New Delhi, May 21 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma over allegations of the discovery of burnt cash at his residence.

A bench led by Justice Abhay S Oka suggested that the petitioner, Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara, should first file a representation to the Prime Minister and the President of India before approaching the Supreme Court.

"File representation before those authorities first calling them to take action, then file writ seeking mandamus", the bench stated before dismissing the plea.

The Court noted that, according to a press release issued by the Supreme Court on May 8, the in-house inquiry committee has submitted its report, which has...