"Inquiry Panel Delivers Findings on Allegations Against Justice Varma to Speaker: What's Next?"

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Proceedings

In a dramatic turn of events, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has tendered his resignation amidst ongoing impeachment proceedings. The Judges Inquiry Committee investigating allegations against him has submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, marking a pivotal moment in the unfolding saga.

The report, presented in accordance with the statutory requirements under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, will soon be laid before both Houses of Parliament. Sources indicate that it is likely to be deliberated upon during the upcoming Monsoon Session between July and August, adding to the intrigue surrounding the case.

Justice Varma's resignation comes in the wake of allegations stemming from the discovery of burnt currency notes at his official residence in Delhi following a fire incident in March 2025. An in-house committee had previously found that Justice Varma had "active or tacit control" over the specific storeroom where the cash was hidden, leading to mounting pressure for his impeachment.

In his resignation letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Varma expressed "deep anguish" over his decision to step down. He also informed the three-member inquiry committee of his formal withdrawal from participating in the proceedings, citing concerns about fairness and due process.

The three-member Inquiry Committee, comprising distinguished legal luminaries, was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker on August 12, 2025, to investigate the allegations against Justice Varma. The Speaker's proactive stance in addressing the matter underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for a thorough examination of the facts.

As the legal fraternity and political circles await further developments in this high-profile case, the resignation of Justice Varma has set the stage for a deeper scrutiny of judicial conduct and accountability. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.

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