Supreme Court to Hear High Court Judge’s Impeachment Challenge

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Justice Varma claims he was not given a fair chance to address the allegations before the committee concluded its findings. The controversy centers around cash discovered by firefighters during a fire at his Delhi residence on March 14. Justice Varma denies any involvement or knowledge of the money, asserting that neither he nor his family placed it there.

In his plea, Varma argues that the inquiry committee operated with pre-determined bias, drawing negative inferences without substantial evidence and reversing the burden of proof. He seeks a declaration that the May 8, 2025 recommendation to remove him is unconstitutional. The petition criticizes the in-house procedure for overstepping its mandate, arguing it infringes on the constitutional separation of powers by creating an extraparliamentary mechanism.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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What was Justice Varma's main argument against the committee's findings?

A. He was not given a fair chance to address the allegations before the committee concluded its findings. B. The cash discovered by firefighters was placed there by someone else. C. The recommendation to remove him is constitutional. D. The procedure followed by the committee did not infringe on the separation of powers.

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