Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned as an Allahabad High Court judge, sending shockwaves across the legal fraternity. His exit comes amid serious corruption allegations linked to the recovery of burnt currency notes from his Delhi residence.
Advocates from the Shivamogga Bar Association have written to the CJI and the Karnataka High Court Chief Justice opposing a High Court judge’s participation in a programme presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa. They said such participation may affect public confidence in judicial impartiality as cases against the former minister are pending in courts.