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4mo ago

CJI Recommends Impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma Following Cash Discovery

Chief Justice Khanna has forwarded the inquiry report and Justice Varma’s response to the President and PM, initiating potential removal proceedings.

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Supreme Court of India. (PTI Photo)
Along with the panel's report, the CJI also shared the response of Justice Varma.
Justice Yashwant Varma refuses to resign, impeachment process to start soon: Sources

Overview

  • A Supreme Court-appointed panel confirmed the discovery of unaccounted cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s Delhi residence after a March 14 fire.
  • Justice Varma, who denies the allegations and claims a conspiracy, has refused to resign despite recommendations from the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
  • The in-house inquiry panel, comprising senior High Court judges, submitted its findings to CJI Sanjiv Khanna on May 4, confirming the allegations.
  • CJI Khanna has sent the panel’s report and Justice Varma’s response to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for further action.
  • If Justice Varma does not resign, formal impeachment proceedings under Articles 124(4) and 217 of the Constitution may commence.