Archive · 23 Jul 2025
CJI to Hear Petition on Allahabad High Court Judge's Removal
Imagine a judge, Justice Varma, is possibly in trouble, and now the Chief Justice is deciding what to do about it.
Some people think the way the situation is being handled is unfair.
Basically, someone found money in the judge's house after a fire.
Then, some important people said the judge should be removed.
Now, the judge's lawyers are saying this process is wrong and should be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
They think the special inquiry that was done is not allowed and that only Parliament can remove a judge in that fashion, as it has special rules for doing so.
The Chief Justice of India will form a special group of judges to listen to the case and make a decision.
CJI Gavai will constitute a Bench to hear a petition on behalf of Justice Yashwant Varma.
The petition challenges the in-house inquiry procedure regarding Justice Varma's potential removal.
The inquiry followed the discovery of unaccounted cash at Justice Varma's residence after a fire.
The petition argues the in-house inquiry is an extra-constitutional mechanism, usurping Parliament's authority.
The petition challenges the actions of former CJI Khanna regarding his recommendation to remove Justice Varma.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, Justice Yashwant Varma, and former CJI Sanjiv Khanna.
- What
- Petition challenges the in-house inquiry and recommendation for Justice Varma's removal.
- When
- Chief Justice Gavai announced he would constitute a Bench; report was published on July 23, 2025.
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To determine the constitutionality of the in-house inquiry procedure and the recommendation for Justice Varma's removal.
Justice Varma's Stance
Unknown
Constitutional Authority
Justice Varma's Stance
The in-house inquiry process violates the separation of powers by taking away Parliament's authority to remove judges.
Unknown
The in-house inquiry process is an appropriate mechanism.
- Petitioner
- Justice Yashwant Varma (represented by an acronym 'XXX')
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Chief Justice Involved
- BR Gavai (current); Sanjiv Khanna (former)
- Issue
- In-house inquiry procedure and recommendation for removal
- Allegation
- Unaccounted cash found at Justice Varma's residence