Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Row

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Law & Order National

Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned amid the controversy over the alleged recovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence and the impeachment process initiated against him. The resignation comes as the issue continues to draw national attention over judicial accountability and the

Law & Order National

Justice Yashwant Varma Moves Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has approached the Supreme Court challenging the constitution of an inquiry committee formed by the Lok Sabha Speaker to examine allegations against him. The case raises questions over the procedure followed for initiating impeachment-related inquiries against sitting judges. Challenge to Inquiry Committee In his petition, Justice

National Politics

Amit Shah Criticises Impeachment Move Against Judge

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticised the INDIA bloc’s move to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. Over 100 opposition MPs submitted a notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting action against the judge. Shah Calls Move “Unprecedented” Speaking in Lok Sabha, Shah said it was […]

Law & Order National

Lok Sabha Speaker Sets Up Panel to Probe Justice Varma

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following the recovery of burnt cash from his residence. This marks the beginning of the formal parliamentary process for possible removal under constitutional provisions. Committee Members Named The inquiry panel will be

Law & Order National

SC to Hear Justice Varma’s Plea on Cash Scandal

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Supreme Court will hear on July 28 a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who has challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee that linked him to a controversial cash recovery incident. The petition also questions the recommendation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to begin impeachment […]

Law & Order National

Speaker to Begin Justice Varma Removal Process

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh have initiated the process to consider the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. This step follows serious allegations related to the recovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence in Delhi. Notices Filed in Both Houses Over 140 Members of […]

National

Over 200 MPs Move to Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

In a rare and significant move, over 200 Members of Parliament have initiated impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma. The motion has been signed by 145 MPs from the Lok Sabha and 63 from the Rajya Sabha, surpassing the constitutional threshold required to begin the process. Controversy Over Cash Found at Residence The impeachment demand […]

Law & Order National

Justice Varma Moves SC, Challenges Cash Inquiry

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has approached the Supreme Court challenging the findings of an in-house inquiry panel that accused him of misconduct in a cash recovery case. The panel had concluded that large quantities of burnt and semi-burnt currency were recovered from an outhouse at his former government residence in Delhi […]

International

South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial Law Declaration

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a historic decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The ruling came after the court found his December 2024 declaration of martial law to be unconstitutional and a direct assault on the democratic order. The court deemed the action a serious breach of presidential duties […]

Asia International

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Following Impeachment

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested after his impeachment, following a standoff at his residence over his declaration of martial law.