SC Questions Lok Sabha Impeachment Power After Rajya Sabha Rejection in Justice Verma Case

• Supreme Court is examining if Lok Sabha can proceed with impeachment if Rajya Sabha rejects the motion, specifically in Justice Yashwant Verma's case.
• Justice Verma challenged the Lok Sabha Speaker's unilateral formation of an inquiry committee, arguing for joint consultation as per Judges Inquiry Act.
• Rajya Sabha rejected the impeachment motion in August 2025, while Lok Sabha had accepted it, raising questions about the committee's validity.
• The Court questioned the law's silence on scenarios where one house accepts and the other rejects, and whether Lok Sabha's power ceases.
• The impeachment process began after cash was found during a fire at Justice Verma's house in March 2025, leading to corruption allegations.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court to clarify legal ambiguity on judicial impeachment process involving both Houses of Parliament.