LS to take up motion to remove HC judge; 152 MPs sign motion
The Lok Sabha is set to take up a bipartisan motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that 152 MPs from both ruling and opposition alliances have signed the motion, indicating a unanimous decision. The process will follow the Judges (Inquiry) Act, starting in the Lok Sabha and then moving to the Rajya Sabha. This action follows a Supreme Court committee inquiry into a cash recovery controversy involving Justice Varma when he was with the Delhi High Court. Speaker Om Birla is expected to announce a three-member inquiry committee to probe the charges.
Key Points
- A bipartisan motion has been initiated in the Lok Sabha to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court.
- The motion has garnered support from 152 MPs across ruling and opposition parties, indicating a broad consensus.
- The removal process will adhere to the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, starting in the Lok Sabha and subsequently moving to the Rajya Sabha.
- The move stems from a Supreme Court committee inquiry into a cash recovery incident at Justice Varma's official residence.
- A three-member inquiry committee, including a Chief Justice or Supreme Court judge, a High Court Chief Justice, and a distinguished jurist, will be formed to investigate the charges.
Exam Facts
- The motion is against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court.
- 152 MPs have signed the motion for the judge's removal.
- The process for removal of a High Court judge is governed by the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- A Supreme Court committee had previously inquired into the cash recovery row involving the judge.
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