Process on to impeach Justice Varma, govt awaiting probe panel report: Kiren Rijiju
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Why in news
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the impeachment process for Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma is underway pending a report from a three-member inquiry committee.
Background
A three-member committee was established in August 2025 by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to investigate corruption charges against Justice Yashwant Varma. The investigation follows the discovery of burnt currency notes at the judge's residence after his repatriation from the Delhi High Court.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe inquiry committee includes Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar and Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava.
- PostThe committee was established by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
- FactJustice Yashwant Varma was repatriated from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional provisions and procedural safeguards governing the impeachment of judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial Independence: Balancing the need for accountability against the principle of judicial autonomy.
- Procedural Transparency: Ensuring impartial inquiry mechanisms to maintain public trust in the judiciary.
- Institutional Integrity: Addressing corruption allegations to uphold the sanctity of the judicial office.
Keywords: Judicial Impeachment · Judicial Accountability · Rule of Law · Constitutional Safeguards · Judicial Integrity
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