Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Allahabad High Court in India, resigned amid an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into allegations of misconduct following the discovery of a large amount of cash in his official residence. His resignation was communicated to the inquiry committee only after hearings had commenced, creating confusion regarding his status in the proceedings. In his resignation letter, dated April 9, Varma expressed concerns about the fairness of the inquiry, claiming it was based on conjectures and lacked a prima facie case of misconduct. He stated that he was 'recusing' himself due to the inquiry's perceived unfairness and criticized the committee for relying on a preliminary report not meant for public disclosure. Varma also detailed the circumstances surrounding the cash discovery, asserting that the storeroom where the cash was found was not under his control and was accessed by maintenance staff. He alleged that the inquiry had removed witnesses who could weaken the prosecution's case and denied him the opportunity to cross-examine them. Varma concluded his letter by expressing hope that the unfairness he faced would be acknowledged by history.