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Madras High Court Drama Intensifies: Justice GR Swaminathan Rejects Caste Bias Claims from Advocate S Vanchinathan
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In a heated courtroom exchange on Monday, July 28, Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court dismissed allegations of caste and communal bias leveled by senior advocate S Vanchinathan, calling him a “comedy piece.” The confrontation emerged during proceedings examining whether Vanchinathan stood by accusations previously made against the judge.
‘Comedy Piece’ Jab Sparks Tension in Madras High Court
Justice Swaminathan, flanked by Justice K Rajasekar, questioned Vanchinathan’s refusal to provide oral clarification on his accusations, opting instead for written submissions. “I don’t know who called you all revolutionary. You are all comedy pieces,” the judge remarked, referencing the slang term rooted in Tamil Nadu’s meme culture that signifies public mockery of eccentric behavior.
15 Allegations Target Dravidian Model Critic
The controversy traces back to a June 14 communication sent by Vanchinathan, representing the People’s Rights Protection Centre, to the Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court justices. The letter accused Justice Swaminathan of ideological partiality, caste-based judicial appointments, and communalism, citing his involvement in the Lavanya suicide case investigation and alleged anti-Dravidian political comments.
Judicial Independence Assertion Amid Contempt Probes
While acknowledging the right to critique judicial rulings, Justice Swaminathan emphasized that caste bias claims represent a “different turn” legally and ethically. He addressed accusations of intimidation and institutional strain: “We are conscious of procedural norms. Judicial independence remains supreme—we will not be cowed down.”
Retired Judges’ Intervention and WhatsApp Leak Claim
Eight retired Madras High Court judges urged the CJI to apply the Supreme Court’s in-house mechanism for sitting judge complaints. Justice Swaminathan criticized retired Justice SS Sundar’s alignment with Vanchinathan, calling it “most unfortunate.” Meanwhile, Vanchinathan filed a police complaint alleging a pro-BJP lawyer-administered WhatsApp group leaked his confidential petition.
Contempt of Court Clarifications Issued
The bench clarified it had not initiated contempt proceedings until July 25, despite the advocate’s earlier in-person appearances (July 25, July 28). It reiterated that the inquiry focused solely on verifying continued validity of bias allegations, with no connection to the confidential Supreme Court complaint.
As hearings concluded, Justice Swaminathan doubled down on prior remarks, stating: “I regretted calling you a coward. Now I do not regret at all.”