Can judges avoid impeachment by resigning? The Justice Yashwant Varma case explained
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tabled the report on the parliamentary investigation into former Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma, challenging the assumption that his resignation halted impeachment proceedings. Legal experts emphasize that this move is vital for judicial accountability, suggesting that a judge's resignation does not necessarily end a parliamentary probe. The inquiry began after authorities found burnt and partially destroyed currency notes at Varma's residence in 2025.