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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.
An inquiry report concerning Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma has been tabled in the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament.
The article explains whether judges can avoid impeachment by resigning, using the case of Justice Yashwant Varma as an example. It delves into the legal implications and precedents surrounding such situations.
Justice Yashwant Varma continues to serve as a High Court judge despite his resignation, amidst a controversy involving cash recovery.
A fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence in Delhi led to the discovery of partially burnt high-denomination currency notes, prompting a high-level judicial and governmental investigation into the incident.
The full text of Justice Yashwant Varma's resignation letter has been released, in which he expressed "deep anguish" but refrained from disclosing the reasons for his decision.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has re-constituted a three-member committee to investigate the corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, the judge of the Allahabad High Court, at whose home piles of burnt cash was found.
An Indian Lok Sabha probe panel has found former Justice Yashwant Varma guilty in a case involving cash found at his home. The parliamentary committee's findings were released after an investigation.
An inquiry report related to the 'cash-at-residence' row involving Justice Yashwant Varma is scheduled to be tabled in the Lok Sabha, following its submission to the Speaker in May.
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.
A three-member panel, headed by Justice Aravind Kumar, has concluded its investigation into Justice Yashwant Varma and will submit its report to the Lok Sabha, indicating that no further proceedings are required.
Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned, alleging that inquiry proceedings against him were marred by serious lapses and unfairness. He claims public vilification and a lack of credible evidence led to his decision.
The committee is probing the allegations against high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence in Delhi last year
The probe report concerning Justice Yashwant Varma has been tabled in the Indian Parliament. This signifies a formal presentation of findings related to an investigation involving the judge.
The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by former President Duterte regarding an impeachment critique, stating it was for 'cheap publicity' and reaffirming its previous rejection of his impeachment battle.
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.
Justice Yashwant Varma has tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu following allegations of unaccounted cash found at his official residence, leading to the lapse of an impeachment inquiry.
The Speaker had constituted the committee on August 12 last year after admitting a multi-party notice for the removal of the Allahabad High Court judge, setting in motion the process of his impeachment.