Breaking Update: Here’s a clear explanation of the latest developments related to Breaking News:Justice Yashwant Varma tells parliamentary panel he was not present during fire, denies recovery of cash– What Just Happened and why it matters right now.
The impeachment motion against Justice Varma was initiated in parliament following allegations linked to the fire incident at his official residence.
A fire at Justice Varma’s house on March 14, 2025 had led to the recovery of unaccounted cash by firefighters and triggered allegations of corruption against the judge.
Justice Varma denied the accusations, but was transferred to his parent High Court of Allahabad from the Delhi High Court, and stripped of judicial work while further action was contemplated.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna (who has since retired) initiated an in-house probe into the matter, and eventually asked Justice Varma to resign or face impeachment proceedings. Justice Varma declined to quit his office.
In August, the Lok Sabha Speaker initiated the process to remove Justice Varma from his position as a High Court judge, after admitting a motion by Members of Parliament (MPs) to impeach the judge.
The Speaker constituted a three-member committee to probe the incident under the Judges (Inquiry) Act.
After the motion was admitted, a parliamentary committee was constituted to examine the charges and the judge’s response.