The Lok Sabha-constituted inquiry committee probing allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma has formally concluded its proceedings, bringing the parliamentary inquiry to an official close following the judge's resignation earlier this month.
The three-member panel, led by Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar, decided to forward its report to the Lok Sabha after declaring that no further proceedings were required in view of Justice Varma's resignation on April 9.
The committee also took on record a communication from the Union government responding to Justice Varma's strongly worded letter criticising the inquiry, rejecting allegations of procedural unfairness and bias.
The formal closure marks the culmination of a high-profile and procedurally complex inquiry initiated under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, after the Lok Sabha admitted a motion in August 2025 seeking Justice Varma's removal.
Justice Varma tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on April 9, stating that he was doing so 'with deep anguish', without elaborating on the reasons.
The resignation came just as he was scheduled to begin advancing his defence before the inquiry committee between April 10 and April 14.
While the resignation effectively halted the impeachment process, the committee had not, until now, formally closed its proceedings.
The case arose from allegations that burnt wads of unaccounted cash were discovered at Justice Varma's official residence in Delhi following a fire incident in March 2025.
