Justice GR Swaminathan
Tamil Nadu High Court Confronts State Officials Over Failure to Implement Karthigai Deepam Lighting Order
Dec 17, 2025 10:06 pm CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has questioned Tamil Nadu officials for allegedly failing to implement a judicial order permitting the lighting of Karthigai Deepam on a disputed pillar near a dargah at Thiruparankundram hill. The contempt hearing involves senior state officials and highlights tensions between religious practices and administrative decisions in the region.
56 Former Judges Rally Behind Justice Swaminathan in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy Amid Impeachment Motion
Dec 12, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Former judges condemn impeachment motion against Justice GR Swaminathan over the Thirupparankundram temple lamp case, warning it threatens judicial independence. The controversy centers on a court order to change a century-old ritual lamp lighting practice, with political tensions rising between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and opposition BJP ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Amit Shah Condemns INDIA Bloc's Unprecedented Move to Impeach High Court Judge Over Religious Custom Ruling
Dec 11, 2025 09:15 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized opposition parties for attempting to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court over his ruling on a traditional lamp lighting ceremony. The controversial decision, which involved a temple near a dargah in Tamil Nadu, has sparked political tension with the DMK-led government claiming the judge showed religious bias. This unprecedented impeachment attempt has raised questions about judicial independence and religious practices in India's secular democracy.
Madras High Court Summons Tamil Nadu Officials in Thirupparankundram Temple Lamp Lighting Dispute
Dec 10, 2025 02:45 am CST
The Madras High Court has summoned top Tamil Nadu officials in the ongoing Thirupparankundram temple lamp lighting controversy. Justice GR Swaminathan directed the Chief Secretary and Additional Director-General of Police to appear via video conference on December 17 following allegations that authorities failed to comply with court orders regarding the lighting of a festival lamp on an ancient pillar during the Karthigai Deepam festival.
Tamil Nadu BJP Condemns INDIA Bloc's Impeachment Move Against Judge in Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 09, 2025 08:32 pm CST
The Tamil Nadu BJP has criticized Opposition MPs for seeking the removal of Justice GR Swaminathan over his ruling on lighting a lamp near a dargah at Thirupparankundram temple. Over 120 INDIA bloc MPs submitted an impeachment notice, highlighting tensions between the DMK government and judiciary. BJP leaders accused the DMK of targeting the judge for his Brahmin identity and engaging in appeasement politics, while the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the state government's challenge to the ruling.
Opposition Lawmakers Submit Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge Over Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 09, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Over 120 opposition MPs have proposed the impeachment of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan regarding his controversial ruling on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram Subramaniaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu, highlighting political tensions between the ruling DMK and judiciary ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
DMK Moves to Impeach Judge in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy: Political and Religious Tensions Escalate
Dec 08, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party seeks to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan following his controversial order on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram temple's upper pillar instead of the traditional lower location, sparking religious tensions and legal battles that have reached the Supreme Court as political rivalry intensifies ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Religious Dispute Escalates in Tamil Nadu: Court Order on Karthigai Deepam Lighting Sparks Protests
Dec 05, 2025 03:24 am CST
A religious dispute has erupted in Tamil Nadu's Thiruparakundram as BJP and right-wing supporters protest against police refusal to allow lighting of the Karthigai Deepam on a hilltop despite High Court orders. The controversy centers around a historic ritual at the Subramaniya Swamy temple, with the DMK government citing a 2014 court verdict while protesters claim religious rights are being denied. The conflict highlights growing religious tensions in the state as legal battles continue.
Madras High Court Orders Karthigai Deepam to be Lit at Historical Deepathoon Pillar in Thirupparankundram
Dec 02, 2025 01:53 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that the Karthigai Deepam festival lamp must be lit at both the traditional Uchi Pillaiyar Temple location and the ancient Deepathoon pillar in Thirupparankundram, Madurai. Justice GR Swaminathan affirmed the temple's rights over the historical pillar despite opposition from temple administrators and the nearby Dargah, emphasizing that lighting the lamp at this long-unused site represents a necessary assertion of the temple's legal claim to the property.
Madras High Court Overturns Cethar Hospital's License Cancellation in Organ Transplant Case: Procedural Violations Cited
Nov 04, 2025 02:29 am CST
The Madras High Court has overturned Tamil Nadu's cancellation of Tiruchi Cethar Hospital's organ transplant license due to procedural violations. Justice Swaminathan ruled that despite allegations of an illegal kidney transplant racket involving impersonation of donors, proper legal procedures weren't followed in the cancellation process, though authorities remain free to initiate fresh action following proper protocols.