Justice Yashwant Varma's resignation from the Allahabad High Court effectively ends the impeachment inquiry initiated under the Judges (Inquiry) Act following the discovery of burnt cash at his residence in Delhi in March 2025. Varma submitted his resignation to President Draupadi Murmu just before a parliamentary committee, appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, was set to begin hearings on the allegations against him. Under Article 217 of the Indian Constitution, judges can resign by addressing their resignation to the President. The inquiry was prompted by motions for Varma's removal introduced in both Houses of Parliament, which will remain pending until the committee's report is submitted. The Supreme Court previously dismissed Varma's plea challenging the legality of the inquiry committee, emphasizing the procedural requirements outlined in the Judges (Inquiry) Act.