The Judges Inquiry Committee set up to examine allegations against former High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma has submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House.
The report was prepared under the rules of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, which lays down the legal process for investigating complaints against judges. The committee followed the required procedures before finalising its findings.
This inquiry committee was formed on August 12 last year by the Lok Sabha Speaker after receiving allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The panel was tasked with examining the charges and submitting a detailed report based on evidence and hearings.
According to officials, the report will now be placed before both Houses of Parliament in the coming days for further consideration and action as per procedure.
The committee was headed by Supreme Court Judge Justice Aravind Kumar. The other members included Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and senior advocate B.V. Acharya from the Karnataka High Court.
Together, the panel reviewed documents, examined legal aspects, and studied the complaints before preparing the final report. The submission of the report marks an important step in the inquiry process.
Further action will depend on how Parliament examines the report and what decisions are taken after discussion in both Houses.