Inquiry committee probing allegations against Justice Varma submits report to Speaker
The Judges Inquiry Committee has submitted its report regarding allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. This follows the discovery of unaccounted cash during a fire at his official residence, which led to impeachment proceedings initiated by over 200 MPs. Justice Varma has since resigned from his position, making the impeachment efforts unnecessary.
- ▪The inquiry committee was formed on August 12, 2025, to investigate allegations against Justice Varma.
- ▪Massive amounts of burnt currency were found in his official residence during a fire in March 2025.
- ▪Justice Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court amid impeachment proceedings initiated by MPs.
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The Judges Inquiry Committee investigating allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma — against whom impeachment proceedings were initiated over the discovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence during a fire — submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday (May 18, 2026).The report, which was presented in accordance with statutory requirements under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, will be laid before both Houses of Parliament in due course, officials said.
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