Justice Varma

A fresh Supreme Court petition asks why judges who resign mid-impeachment still keep full pensions. Varma and Sen show it's a pattern, not an accident.

In a significant ruling on constitutional procedure, the Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varma’s challenge to the Lok Sabha Speaker’s inquiry panel, reaffirming that the Judges Inquiry Act impeachment process was lawfully invoked and must run its course.

A fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence revealed hidden cash, sparking a national debate on judicial transparency. Unlike lawmakers and bureaucrats, Indian judges weren't required to disclose assets, creating a public perception gap. The Supreme Court's decision to mandate asset disclosure aligns the judiciary with legislative and executive branches. Public outrage and media scrutiny following the Varma incident drove the demand for judicial accountability. The move towards transparency is