Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Allahabad High Court in India, has resigned and withdrawn from a parliamentary inquiry into allegations of unaccounted cash discovered at his official residence following a fire incident in March 2025. In a detailed 13-page letter sent to the inquiry committee on April 9, 2025, he accused the proceedings of being fundamentally unfair and lacking credible evidence. Varma argued that the inquiry was marred by serious procedural lapses and a predetermined approach that led to his public vilification, undermining his presumption of innocence. He expressed concerns over the authenticity of video evidence presented against him, which was recorded without his knowledge, and claimed that he was not given a fair chance to defend himself. Varma emphasized that the inquiry's process eroded his reputation and lamented the media's portrayal of him, which he believes created a sensational narrative of guilt. He concluded his letter with a poignant reflection on the unfair treatment he faced as a sitting judge.