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Resigned Judge Can't Be Impeached — So Why Is Parliament Still Tabling the Report?
Times of India·Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Parliament is set to table an inquiry report on the removal of former judge Yashwant Varma, who resigned in April after allegations of unaccounted cash being found at his home. Constitutional experts say impeachment proceedings are now pointless since a judge ceases to hold office the moment they resign. Legal voices describe the report's tabling as a political formality with no real effect.
Why It Matters
This raises a real question about accountability — if a judge can simply resign to escape impeachment, the system has a loophole that affects public trust in the judiciary.
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