Former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma has withdrawn from the ongoing parliamentary impeachment inquiry against him, stating that the investigation lacks concrete evidence and is based only on “suggestions, imputations and presumptions.”
In a detailed letter to the inquiry panel, Justice Varma claimed that he has been subjected to a “deliberate vilification campaign” despite no direct proof linking him to the allegations. He also questioned the fairness and legal validity of the proceedings.
The controversy dates back to March 2025, when a fire broke out at his official residence in New Delhi. During the incident, authorities reportedly discovered partially burnt currency notes worth around ₹15 crore in a storeroom.
Justice Varma, however, denied any connection to the cash, stating that he was out of station at the time and that the storeroom was not under his control. He argued that it was illogical to assume he would store money in such a location.
He further alleged that the inquiry panel relied heavily on an internal report that was not meant for public release and failed to conduct an independent investigation under the Judges Inquiry Act. According to him, he was not given a fair opportunity to defend himself.
