P. S. Raman declined consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against retired D. Hariparanthaman over remarks on sitting judge G. R. Swaminathan. Under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, Advocate General approval is mandatory for private criminal contempt petitions before High Courts.
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to expedite criminal case proceedings against MPs and MLAs, with a status report due by June 20. This directive stems from a 2020 Suo motu writ petition and aims to address the backlog of cases, emphasizing the need for efficient legal processes and timely justice.
