Madras HC judge hears case against self, calls advocate ‘comedy piece’

During Monday’s hearing, Justice Swaminathan reprimandedVanchinathan for what he described as a relentless and baselesscampaign against the judiciary

The courtroom of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court witnessed an unusualscene on Monday (July 28) when Justice GR Swaminathan directly criticised anadvocate, who had filed a complaint against him alleging caste bias, calling him a“comedy piece.”

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Speaking to The Federal, advocate Henri Tiphagne said Justice Swaminathan’scomments in open court were distasteful. “The complaint filed by Vanchinathan should betreated as a separate entity. Instead of leaving the matter to the Chief Justice, JusticeSwaminathan summoned the advocate and questioned him. As advocates, we all standby Vanchinathan for the kind of treatment he received in open court,” he said.

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