House proceedings against Justice Varma likely to continue as motion started before he quit
Justice Yashwant Varma's resignation from the Allahabad High Court in April 2026 did not halt the parliamentary proceedings initiated against him, according to government sources. This is because the motion for his removal had been admitted before he resigned. Despite his resignation, Parliament must consider his conduct and decide on his perks and pension, a Union minister stated anonymously.
The three-member committee formed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla submitted its report on May 18, 2026, nearly 17 months after the fire at Varma's residence in New Delhi revealed burnt currency notes. The committee found all three 'Articles of Charge' against him proved. These charges concerned the presence of substantial cash at his official residence, the failure to preserve evidence, and Varma's evasive explanations.
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