Justice Yashwant Varma Moves Supreme Court to Quash Impeachment Inquiry

Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate an in-house inquiry report that found him guilty of misconduct following the discovery of burnt cash at his residence. The petition challenges the recommendation for his impeachment made by then-CJI Sanjiv Khanna. Justice Varma argues the inquiry violated principles of natural justice, reversed the burden of proof, and was based on a preconceived narrative. The government reportedly plans to move an impeachment motion in the upcoming Parliament session.