Overview
- DMK-led opposition MPs submitted an impeachment notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with reports citing between 107 and 167 signatories, clearing the minimum threshold.
- The notice alleges misconduct by Justice G.R. Swaminathan, including questions over impartiality and transparency, claims of undue favouritism, and decisions influenced by political ideology.
- The parliamentary step follows his orders directing the Karthigai Deepam to be lit at the Deepathoon with CISF escort and his contempt directions after officials did not implement the ruling.
- In the contempt case, Justice Swaminathan has summoned Tamil Nadu’s chief secretary and the ADG (law and order) to appear next week to explain continued non-compliance.
- Parallel proceedings continue as the Supreme Court has admitted the state’s appeal and a Madras High Court division bench hears writ appeals on December 12, with no judge in India ever removed by impeachment.