Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal criticised the Centre and Supreme Court over the probe into Justice Yashwant Varma, stating, “Without any investigation, an institution is being attacked,” raising serious concerns about judicial independence and fairness.
The Central Government plans to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following a judicial panel’s findings of misconduct related to unaccounted cash found at his residence. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended impeachment if Varma does not resign. The impeachment motion will require support from Parliament to proceed.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma amid cash controversy allegations. Advocate Mathews Nedumpara argues for a criminal case instead of a transfer, challenging prior rulings that protect judges from such inquiries. Justice Varma denies allegations, claiming a conspiracy against him.
Kapil Sibal submitted an impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, citing a controversial speech on the Uniform Civil Code. Supported by 55 MPs, the motion criticizes Yadav’s remarks about majority rule and derogatory language. The impeachment process will follow constitutional procedures if admitted by the Rajya Sabha.