Supreme Court Upholds Impeachment Inquiry Against Justice Varma

The Supreme Court has dismissed Justice Yashwant Varma's challenge against an impeachment motion admitted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The court emphasized the provision in law cannot hinder parliamentary proceedings and reaffirmed the process prescribed under the Judges Inquiry Act.

The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition of Justice Yashwant Varma, who contested the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to allow an impeachment motion against him. The top court stated that legal provisions must not be wielded to thwart parliamentary processes.

Justice Varma, an Allahabad High Court judge, faced scrutiny after currency wads were discovered at his residence. Despite his argument that rejection in one parliamentary house should nullify acceptance in the other, the bench held that the Judges Inquiry Act does not support this interpretation.

The court's decision mandates the independent proceedings in each House and underscores the integrity of the process outlined for the removal of judges. The judgment points to the absence of explicit provisions for joint committee formation when one House doesn't accept a motion.

(With inputs from agencies.)