‘Resigned judge’ can’t be impeached, say constitutional experts

Parliament will table an inquiry report on former judge Yashwant Varma’s removal. Justice Varma resigned in April after facing allegations of unaccounted money. Constitutional experts state impeachment proceedings are now pointless after his resignation. They emphasize a judge ceases to hold office upon resignation, not requiring acceptance. The report’s tabling is seen as a political…

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Parliament will table an inquiry report on former judge Yashwant Varma’s removal. Justice Varma resigned in April after facing allegations of unaccounted money. Constitutional experts state impeachment proceedings are now pointless after his resignation. They emphasize a judge ceases to hold office upon resignation, not requiring acceptance. The report’s tabling is seen as a political formality with no effective purpose.

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