Motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma over graft charge to begin in Lok Sabha
Official sources said the opposition-sponsored notice for a similar motion in Rajya Sabha has not been admitted in the Upper House, paving the way for the Lower House to initiate the exercise.
Speaker Om Birla is expected to announce the three-member enquiry committee to probe the charge against the Allahabad High Court judge.
"We shouldn't remain in any doubt, proceedings to remove Justice Yashwant Varma will begin in the Lok Sabha," Rijiju said.
According to the Judges (Inquiry) Act, the proceedings will move to Rajya Sabha after they are over in Lok Sabha.
Over 150 MPs of the ruling alliance as well the Opposition had signed the notice in Lok Sabha.
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