Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan G.R. Swaminathan criticised Madurai authorities for failing to light the Karthigai Deepam atop Thiruparankundram Hillock despite clear court directions issued. He said he respects court orders unlike those officials, stressing accountability within the Madras High Court system today.
Today, On 9th February, The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the Madras High Court’s ruling allowing Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hill while restricting Muslim prayers to Ramzan and Bakri-Id. It also upheld the HC order banning animal sacrifice, limiting prayer rights on Madurai hilltop.
Justice GR Swaminathan questioned Senior Advocate Vikas Singh over reported remarks suggesting the judge had political ambitions during the Thiruparankundram lamp-lighting contempt hearing. The Madras High Court also sought an explanation from the State Chief Secretary over alleged non-compliance with court orders.
