New Delhi, April 10 -- Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, facing impeachment proceedings, has submitted his resignation to the President. He was earlier transferred from the Delhi High Court back to Allahabad following a controversy over alleged cash discovery at his residence. He took the oath in Allahabad on April 5, 2025.

The letter addressed to the President said, while I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive, it is with deep anguish that I hereby tender my resignation from the office of Judge of the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, with immediate effect. It has been an honour to serve in this office.

His resignation comes at a tim...