Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Justice Varma Faces Impeachment Over Alleged Corruption
A judge, Justice Varma, may be removed from his job.
He could be impeached because of money discovered at his home.
If he quits, he keeps his benefits.
If Parliament removes him, he loses them.
The government wants to remove him, and a vote on removal will happen in the next session of Parliament, starting July 21.
Justice Varma faces potential impeachment proceedings.
The government is pushing for a motion to remove him.
Cash was discovered at his Delhi residence.
Resignation is an option to avoid removal by the Parliament.
Impeachment proceedings will occur in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
- Who
- Justice Yashwant Varma
- What
- Potential impeachment proceedings
- When
- Monsoon session of Parliament (July 21-August 12)
- Where
- Allahabad High Court; Delhi residence
- Why
- Alleged corruption linked to cash discovery
Justice Varma
Government
Judge's Future
Justice Varma
Justice Varma may resign to avoid impeachment and retain benefits.
Government
The government is pursuing impeachment proceedings against Justice Varma.
- Judge's Position
- Allahabad High Court
- Impeachment Timeline
- Monsoon session of Parliament
- Incident
- Cash discovered at Delhi residence
- Potential Outcome of Removal
- Loss of pension and benefits
- Benefit of Resignation
- Eligible for pension and benefits
Sources
Cash discovery row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid removal by Parliament
Cash Discovery Row: Resignation Only Option Before Justice Varma to Avoid Removal by Parliament
Cash row: Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid impeachment
