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.