US EditionGovernment to Initiate Removal Motion Against Justice Yashwant Varma
- In early July, the Centre began consultations with political parties to build consensus on impeaching Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma after unaccounted cash was found at his residence following a fire.
- Following the March fire at Varma’s residence, a Supreme Court-appointed committee recommended his removal after discovering burnt sacks of cash.
- Data confirms that at least 100 Lok Sabha and 50 Rajya Sabha MPs support the impeachment motion, alongside investigators recovering charred sacks of currency notes.
- President Murmu approved the revised schedule, enabling the impeachment process to proceed in Parliament.
- During the Monsoon Session from July 21 to August 21, Parliament is expected to introduce the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, advancing judicial accountability efforts.
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Justice Yashwant Varma case: ‘Government to initiate removal motion soon’, says Kiren Rijiju
The motion stems from the recommendations of an in-house inquiry following a fire at Justice Varma’s official residence earlier this year. Investigators recovered charred sacks allegedly containing currency notes, prompting corruption charges against Varma.
Centre to soon collect signatures of MPs for motion to remove Justice Varma
New Delhi: Prominent opposition parties have given their in-principle approval to support the motion to remove Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma and the process of collecting signatures could begin soon, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. He said the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. For Lok Sabha, signatures of a minimum 100 MPs is required. For the Rajya Sabha, t…
Opposition Backs Parliament Motion To Remove HC Judge Yashwant Varma Over Cash Recovery Case
Opposition may back motion to remove Allahabad HC judge Yashwant Varma after cash found at his residence. Govt to decide House for motion; inquiry committee will probe grounds for removal.
To remove Justice Verma, a proposal will be brought in Parliament under Article 124(4) of the Constitution, for which signatures of at least 50 MPs are required. Sources say that the government will start a signature campaign from next week. Signatures of big leaders of opposition parties will be taken on the proposal for removal of Justice Verma.
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