New Delhi, April 10 -- The All India Bar Association (AIBA) has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to carefully consider the implications of accepting Justice Yashwant Verma's resignation, noting that it may have an impact on the impeachment proceedings currently pending before Parliament.

In its communication, AIBA Chairman and Senior Advocate Dr Adish C Aggarwala highlighted that when initially requested by the Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, to step down, Justice Verma had opted to face an inquiry.

At this stage, with impeachment proceedings underway, the submission of his resignation raises concerns about accountability and the continuity of the constitutional process.

The Association pointed out that acceptance of...