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    Madras High Court Hears Contempt in Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Officials Say No Intent to Defy Court
    Madras High Court Hears Contempt in Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Officials Say No Intent to Defy Court
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    Madras High Court Hears Contempt in Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Officials Say No Intent to Defy Court

    Justice G.R. Swaminathan heard contempt proceedings over alleged non-compliance in the Thirupparankundram Deepam matter, with officials saying prohibitory orders were only to control crowds. The Madras High Court granted time to the District Collector to file an additional affidavit and adjourned the case to March 2.

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    Deepam Controversy: FIRs Filed Over Caste, Religion-Based Remarks Against Madras HC Judge, TN DGP Tells Supreme Court
    Deepam Controversy: FIRs Filed Over Caste, Religion-Based Remarks Against Madras HC Judge, TN DGP Tells Supreme Court
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    Deepam Controversy: FIRs Filed Over Caste, Religion-Based Remarks Against Madras HC Judge, TN DGP Tells Supreme Court

    The Tamil Nadu DGP informed the Supreme Court that criminal cases have been registered against protesters for allegedly making caste and religion-based defamatory remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. The action follows the Madras High Court judge’s order allowing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam on Thirupparankundram hill.

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    Madras High Court Orders Seizure of Book Allegedly Defaming Justice G R Swaminathan
    Madras High Court Orders Seizure of Book Allegedly Defaming Justice G R Swaminathan
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    Madras High Court Orders Seizure of Book Allegedly Defaming Justice G R Swaminathan

    The Madras High Court directed police to seize a book carrying offensive remarks and objectionable depictions against a sitting judge. Planned for a city book fair on January 8, it allegedly targeted Justice G. R. Swaminathan, the petitioner said.

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    Time For Lighting The Deepam On Deepathoon Will Come: Justice GR Swaminathan at A Book Launch
    Time For Lighting The Deepam On Deepathoon Will Come: Justice GR Swaminathan at A Book Launch
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    Time For Lighting The Deepam On Deepathoon Will Come: Justice GR Swaminathan at A Book Launch

    In Tamil Nadu’s Deepam controversy, Madras HC Justice G R Swaminathan expressed personal disappointment and humorously noted his fascination with the issue. At a book launch for Kambar and Vaishnavam, he remarked, “Time for lighting the Deepam on Deepathoon will come.”

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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues

    Quoting Prophet Mohammed’s teaching on timely payment, Justice G R Swaminathan directed the Madurai Corporation to clear Rs 13.05 lakh in pending fees of its former lawyer. The Court also criticised the practice of paying huge amounts to senior counsels while delaying dues of working advocates.

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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
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    I Am Tired, How Many Cases Am I To Haul Up?: Justice G R Swaminathan Slams Officials For Repeated Contempt Of Court

    Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.

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    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge
    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge
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    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge

    Former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge KK Trivedi stated that the Opposition’s move to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G R Swaminathan is either politically motivated or intended to influence a favorable ruling. He warned that such actions undermine judicial independence and credibility.

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    Madras High Court Clarifies: Action Against Advocate Vanchinathan for Interview, Not Letter to CJI
    Madras High Court Clarifies: Action Against Advocate Vanchinathan for Interview, Not Letter to CJI
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    Madras High Court Clarifies: Action Against Advocate Vanchinathan for Interview, Not Letter to CJI

    Madras High Court said the contempt action against S Vanchinathan was based on his social media interview, not his petition to the CJI. The bench stressed it aimed to uphold judicial integrity, not silence criticism.

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    Madras High Court Clarifies: Action Against Advocate Vanchinathan for Interview, Not Letter to CJI
    Madras High Court Clarifies: Action Against Advocate Vanchinathan for Interview, Not Letter to CJI
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    Madras High Court Judge Summons Lawyer Who Alleged Caste Bias – Hears Case Against Himself

    Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras HC summoned Advocate S Vanchinathan over a bias complaint the lawyer filed against him. Despite being the subject, the judge presided over the contempt hearing himself.

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