Crime
Removal proceeding initiated against Justice Varma
Removal proceedings initiated by Lok Sabha against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma have become “infructuous” following his resignation, senior officials said on Friday.
To prevent removal by Parliament, popularly called ‘impeachment’, resignation was the only option left for the judge accused of corruption.
“Your Excellency, While I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive, it is with deep anguish that I hereby tender my resignation from the office of Judge of the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, with immediate effect. It has been an honour to serve in this office,” Varma’s resignation letter sent to the President on April 9 said.
