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The residence of Justice Yashwant Varma was engulfed in flames, leading to the discovery of burnt currency notes. A subsequent parliamentary inquiry confirmed serious charges against him, prompting his resignation amidst a pursuit of impeachment by the Centre.
Proceedings against Justice Varma in the House are likely to continue, as the motion was initiated before his resignation.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed that the inquiry report on corruption charges against Justice Yashwant Varma will be presented in the monsoon session, despite his resignation, with the House to decide next steps.
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Following Justice Varma's resignation, the Lok Sabha Speaker has instructed a committee, headed by Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar, to complete its probe and submit a report, as detailed in a 126-page document.
India's Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a criminal investigation and FIR against Justice Varma regarding the alleged recovery of cash from his official residence.
Multiple inquiry panels have submitted their findings and reports to relevant authorities, including the Lok Sabha Speaker in India regarding allegations against Justice Varma and the Department of Justice in the Philippines concerning a Senate shooting. Additionally, a House Panel is set to review a report on NTA reforms amidst the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from the Allahabad High Court, alleging procedural unfairness by a judges' inquiry committee and questioning its handling of charges related to unaccounted burnt cash.
A parliamentary panel has deemed Justice Varma's testimony "evasive and misleading" as questions continue to be raised about Parliament's power to remove him from office following a cash-at-home controversy.
A report concerning Justice Varma is expected to be tabled during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting July 20, with potential impeachment proceedings if political consensus is reached among parties.
An Indian parliamentary panel has yet to conclude its investigation into Justice Varma and may respond to his recent criticisms. The probe continues days before Justice Varma was scheduled to present his defense.
Justice Varma has resigned from his position amidst an ongoing removal process and corruption charges, on the day he was scheduled to present his defense before an inquiry panel.