India, April 11 -- Tainted Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma, who is facing impeachment proceedings for his removal over allegations of corruption after wads of burnt currency notes were recovered from his residence in Delhi last year, has resigned. The judge submitted his resignation in a letter sent to President Droupadi Murmu on April 9, marking copy to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.

In his letter, Justice Varma, 57, said he was tendering his resignation with "deep anguish" and that it was an honour to serve the office. "Your Excellency, 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 ...