Probe panel submits report on justice Yashwant Varma to Lok Sabha speaker
A three-member panel has submitted its report on Justice Yashwant Varma to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Justice Varma resigned on April 10, but his resignation has not yet been accepted by the President. The report will be presented to both Houses of Parliament in the upcoming monsoon session, and its contents remain undisclosed.
- ▪The Judges Inquiry Committee was set up to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.
- ▪Justice Varma's resignation has not been accepted, allowing Parliament to potentially act on the probe report.
- ▪The inquiry was initiated following the discovery of unaccounted cash at Varma's official residence.
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Probe panel submits report on justice Yashwant Varma to Lok Sabha speakerJustice Yashwant Verma tendered his resignation on April 10 but the President is yet to accept the resignationPublished on: May 18, 2026 10:26 PM ISTBy HT Correspondent, NEW DELHIShare viaCopy link A three-member panel set up by the Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla last year to look into charges against justice Yashwant Varma has submitted its report to the speaker on Monday, the Lok Sabha secretariat said in a statement.Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla receives the Judges Inquiry Committee report concerning Justice Yashwant Varma, in New Delhi.
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