However, he raised questions over whether Parliament can initiate impeachment proceedings against a judge who has resigned but whose resignation has either not been accepted or has not been formally notified. "The main question is: Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned. His resignation has either not been accepted or, if it has been accepted, it has not been notified," Tewari said. "Can Parliament impeach a judge who has resigned but whose resignation has either not been accepted or has not been notified?" Tewari also referred to the Allahabad High Court website, saying that Justice Yashwant Varma continues to be listed as a judge.