Archive · 23 Jul 2025
CJI Recuses from Justice Varma Plea, Impeachment Motion Filed
A judge named Justice Varma is in trouble because a lot of money was found in his house, and an investigation said he was responsible.
Other judges looked into it, and now some people in government want him to be removed from his job.
The Chief Justice of India stepped aside from the case because he was involved earlier.
The judge is fighting back, saying the investigation wasn't fair.
Now, the process of removing him from his position is moving forward.
Chief Justice of India Gavai recused himself from hearing Justice Varma's plea.
Justice Varma challenges the in-house committee report that found him culpable.
A large sum of unaccounted cash was found at Justice Varma's official residence.
Lok Sabha members submitted an impeachment motion, as did Rajya Sabha members.
An inquiry panel found Justice Varma and family had control over the store room where cash was found.
- Who
- Chief Justice Gavai and Justice Yashwant Varma
- What
- Chief Justice of India recused from hearing Justice Varma's plea concerning an inquiry report.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- Justice Varma is challenging the in-house committee report alleging his misconduct and recommending impeachment proceedings.
Justice Varma's Perspective
Inquiry Panel and Parliament's Perspective
Inquiry Fairness
Justice Varma's Perspective
Inquiry panel findings were based on a preconceived narrative.
Inquiry Panel and Parliament's Perspective
The inquiry panel drew adverse findings without affording a fair hearing.
- Petitioner
- Justice Yashwant Varma
- Case
- Challenge to in-house committee report
- CJI Recusal
- BR Gavai
- Impeachment Motion
- Submitted by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members
- Impeachment Recommendation
- Supreme Court-appointed panel
- Location of Incident
- Official residence of Justice Varma
- Amount of Cash
- Unaccounted cash
- Committee Head
- Chief Justice Sheel Nagu