How Justice Yashwant Varma’s resignation brings a stop to the impeachment probe
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu, effectively halting the inquiry under the Judges (Inquiry) Act regarding burnt cash discovered at his Delhi residence in March 2025. A parliamentary panel appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was scheduled to begin hearings. Varma's resignation prevents further proceedings under Article 217 of the Constitution, which allows judges to resign by written submission to the President. The Supreme Court had previously rejected Varma's challenge to the committee's legality.
Key Entities
Justice Yashwant VarmaAllahabad High CourtPresident Draupadi MurmuLok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaJudges (Inquiry) ActParliament