UPSC Key: Constitutional Morality, Justice Varma quits, and Cost of Healthy Diet

What Happened

Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court resigned from office after facing impeachment proceedings related to burnt cash allegedly found at his Delhi residence. His resignation letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu ends the Lok Sabha committee investigation under the Judges Inquiry Act, 1968. This prevents what could have been the first impeachment of a constitutional court judge. Upon resignation, Varma retains pensionary benefits equivalent to superannuation. Legal experts note resignation forecloses impeachment motions, though other legal avenues remain available requiring Chief Justice sanction.

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