Removal Proceedings 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.

On Justice Yashwant Varma’s resignation as Allahabad High Court Judge amid impeachment row, Advocate, Former Bar President, High Court, Anil Tiwari says, “… It is a victory for ordinary citizens who trust the courts, though it has come very late and shows flaws in our judicial system. The fight is not over.

This needs to be investigated by a credible agency. If guilt is proven, punishment must follow. For judges, even suspicion is enough—they should resign, as many have done before, to keep their benefits. Impeachment affects everything; resignation does not. Resignation is often used as a clever move, but at least it removes them from office.

When large sums of cash are found in a judge’s home, ignorance is unacceptable. The process is long, now with the President, and ministries and committees will give their views. It will take time, but the matter is moving forward…