Silence, the court is in session
Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has resigned following a year of scrutiny regarding unaccounted cash discovered at his residence during a fire in 2025. Varma submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, citing deep anguish.
Why it matters
The resignation of a high-ranking judicial official due to a corruption-related scandal impacts public trust in the judiciary.
N early a year after unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from his official residence in Delhi, Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma wrote to President Droupadi Murmu on April 9, conveying his decision to step down from office. “While I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons that have constrained me to submit this missive, it is with deep anguish that I hereby tender my resignation,” Varma said in his letter. “It has been an honour to serve in this office,” he added.
The article reports on a sensitive legal matter by citing the resignation letter and the context of the investigation.
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