'Presumption of innocence must guide all formal actions, but transparency must not be mistaken for pre-judgment.' 'The cruel irony, however, is that Justice Varma is a fine judge who enjoys a reputation for writing well-reasoned judgments.'
Controversial Calcutta high court Judge Justice Soumitra Sen's resignation is being accepted that may render the impeachment proceedings against him in the Lok Sabha on Monday infructuous.
Controversial Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Soumitra Sen on Saturday sent his resignation in writing to President Pratibha Patil, raising fresh questions on whether impeachment proceedings against him in the Lok Sabha will go on as scheduled on Monday. "A lawyer on behalf of Justice Sen has handed over a resignation letter to the President this morning. The President is perusing it," a Rashtrapati Bhawan spokesperson said.
Calcutta High Court judge Justice Soumitra Sen on Thursday said he was "extremely disappointed" at Rajya Sabha's resounding vote to impeach him and ruled out his resignation.
What is an impeachment motion and what is the process to sack an apex court judge? What will happen to the CJI if the impeachment is successfully accepted?
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