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Parliament begins process for Justice Varma’s impeachment

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Memorandum for Removal of Justice Yashwant Varma

On July 21, 2025, a memorandum was submitted seeking the removal of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma by MPs from various parties to Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman.

Submission Details

  • The memorandum to the Lok Sabha Speaker had bipartisan support with 152 signatures, including prominent leaders.
  • The Rajya Sabha notice had 63 Opposition members' signatures.

Background

  • Justice Varma was transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court after burnt currency notes were found at his official residence.

Judicial Removal Process

  • A removal notice must be signed by at least 100 Lok Sabha members and 50 Rajya Sabha members.
  • Both the Speaker and Chairman's acceptance is required to initiate the process.
  • A committee will be formed to investigate the charges if the motion is admitted in both Houses.
  • The committee will include a senior Supreme Court judge, a sitting Chief Justice of a High Court, and a distinguished jurist.
  • The committee must report within three months, followed by a parliamentary discussion and voting on the removal motion.
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  • Removal of High Court Judge
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