Impeachment Drama: Justice Varma's Inquiry Unfolds

An inquiry committee submitted its report on Justice Yashwant Varma following allegations of unaccounted cash at his residence. This comes after a motion for his impeachment, initiated by MPs, was rendered moot when he resigned from the Allahabad High Court.

An inquiry into Justice Yashwant Varma was submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, following allegations of unaccounted cash found at his residence during a fire. The Judgments Inquiry Committee, which focuses on the accusations that led to impeachment proceedings, delivered its findings on Monday.

The incident dates back to March 14, 2025, when a fire at Varma's official Delhi residence uncovered burnt currency in a storeroom. An in-house committee had earlier concluded Justice Varma's involvement. More than 200 MPs signed a motion for his impeachment, pressing serious charges against him.

As Parliament geared up for potential removal proceedings, Justice Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court, pre-empting further action. With his resignation, the ongoing impeachment efforts have been deemed unnecessary, closing a contentious chapter in judicial proceedings.