Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Impeachment Process Underway for Judge After Cash Discovery
Imagine a judge is accused of doing something wrong.
To remove a judge, it's a special process.
First, lawmakers in Parliament must agree and start the process.
Then, a committee investigates.
If they find evidence, Parliament votes.
If most agree in both houses, the judge can be removed by the President.
Justice Varma is facing this, after money was found at his home, but he says he did nothing wrong, so it's a tricky situation.
A motion to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma is being considered after cash was found at his home.
The Opposition-backed motion was not tabled in the Rajya Sabha, with the Chairman having resigned.
The impeachment process involves motions in both Houses of Parliament and a committee investigation.
A special majority is required in both Houses for impeachment, followed by Presidential approval.
Justice Varma denies the allegations, calling them a conspiracy.
- Who
- Justice Yashwant Varma, the government, and Parliament.
- What
- Impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma.
- When
- Initiated after cash was reportedly found in March 2025.
- Where
- Involves the Allahabad High Court and the Parliament of India.
- Why
- Due to allegations and investigation concerning found cash.
Justice Varma's Defense
Government's Action
Accusation vs. Denial
Justice Varma's Defense
The money was not stored by him or his family.
Government's Action
There are allegations that a large sum of cash was recovered at Justice Varma's residence on March 14, 2025.
- Judge
- Justice Yashwant Varma
- Allegation
- Recovered cash at his home
- Action
- Impeachment motion
- Impeachment Initiated By
- BJP-led government
- Requires
- Special majority in both houses