Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Impeachment Motion Considered for Justice Yashwant Varma
A judge named Justice Varma is facing potential impeachment.
A Supreme Court inquiry found a lot of burnt cash at his home.
If he doesn't resign, the government plans to bring an impeachment motion, meaning they want to remove him from his job.
The process needs signatures from many members of parliament to start.
Then, a special committee would investigate the charges.
If the committee agrees, the Parliament will vote.
This is a serious process for removing a judge accused of wrongdoing.
The Centre is considering an impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma.
The judge was indicted by a Supreme Court-appointed panel.
Burnt cash was found at his official residence.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna recommended impeachment to the President and Prime Minister.
An impeachment motion needs support from at least 50 Rajya Sabha or 100 Lok Sabha members.
- Who
- Justice Yashwant Varma, CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Government.
- What
- Possible impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma.
- When
- Monsoon session of Parliament.
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Parliament, Varma's residence.
- Why
- Following a Supreme Court-appointed inquiry panel's findings of wrongdoing.
- Subject
- Justice Yashwant Varma
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Allegation
- Discovery of burnt cash at residence
- Inquiry Panel
- Supreme Court-appointed
- Impeachment Motion
- Likely in Monsoon Session
- Motion Requirement
- 50+ Rajya Sabha or 100+ Lok Sabha members
Sources
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CPI MP writes a letter to all political parties calling for an impeachment against Allahabad HC judge Yashwant Varma
‘A victory for the public’: Bar assn hails ‘impeachment’ move against Justice Varma
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