New Delhi – August 7, 2025
In a significant move signaling judicial firmness, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed the petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. He had challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and contested the recommendation by former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to initiate impeachment proceedings against him due to a controversial cash discovery at his official residence.The Economic Times
Key Highlights:
- Petition Rejected: The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Varma’s petition was not maintainable, particularly given his prior participation in the inquiry and subsequent challenge to its legitimacy.The Economic TimesLive Law
- Inquiry Process Upheld: The Court affirmed that the in-house investigative procedure was constitutionally valid, not extra-constitutional, and that it complied with required protocols—despite minor process lapses like not uploading visuals, which were deemed immaterial.The India Today
- Path Cleared for Impeachment: With the plea dismissed, the decision now paves the way for Parliament to advance impeachment proceedings against Justice Varma, as per the recommendation sent to the President and Prime Minister.India Today
This marks a pivotal judicial stance—reaffirming the sanctity of internal mechanisms designed to address judicial conduct and reinforcing accountability within the judiciary.
