judicial integrity
INDIA Bloc MPs Move Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge Over Alleged Misconduct and Bias
Dec 12, 2025 11:49 am CST
Over 100 INDIA bloc MPs have initiated impeachment proceedings against Madras High Court Judge Justice G R Swaminathan, citing alleged judicial misconduct, communal bias, and preferential treatment. The 13-point representation details accusations including selective case prioritization, judicial indiscipline in religious matters, and controversial rulings that allegedly demonstrate partiality toward specific ideological positions. The motion raises significant questions about judicial impartiality and transparency within India's legal system.
Supreme Court Addresses Allegations of High Court Judge Seeking Favorable NCLAT Ruling
Nov 15, 2025 12:09 am CST
The Supreme Court has referred to the Chief Justice of India a serious allegation that a senior high court judge approached an NCLAT member seeking a favorable ruling for a company. The case has been transferred from Chennai to New Delhi after Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma recused himself, claiming interference from "one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary." Advocate Prashant Bhushan has called for criminal investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Condemns Scandalous Allegations Against Judges in Contempt Case
Nov 10, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Chief Justice BR Gavai strongly criticized the growing trend of making scandalous allegations against judges when rulings are unfavorable. During a contempt case involving N Peddi Raju, who made derogatory comments against a Telangana High Court judge, Gavai emphasized that lawyers as court officers must exercise caution when making allegations against judiciary members. The case was closed after the judge accepted Raju's apology.
Chief Justice Gavai: Courts as Moral Conscience of Constitution Protecting Democracy and Fundamental Rights
Oct 24, 2025 01:14 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivers a powerful lecture in Bhutan emphasizing the judiciary's role as the moral conscience of the Constitution, highlighting how courts safeguard democracy, protect fundamental rights, and ensure power accountability while exploring constitutional connections between India and Bhutan.