Prayagraj, April 10 -- Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has tendered his resignation to the President of India, stating that he is stepping down from office "with immediate effect," as per his resignation letter dated April 9, 2026.

In the letter addressed to the President, Justice Varma wrote that he did not wish to burden the office with the reasons behind his decision, but expressed "deep anguish" while submitting his resignation.

He also noted that it had been an honour to serve as a Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. A copy of the resignation has also been marked to the Chief Justice of India.

Justice Varma had earlier been transferred from the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court fo...