Judicial Lamp Controversy Ignites Political Furor

Judicial Lamp Controversy Ignites Political Furor

Opposition MPs, led by the DMK, have moved a motion for the removal of Madras High Court Judge G R Swaminathan. The controversy stems from his order on the lighting of a temple lamp adjacent to a dargah in Madurai, sparking allegations of sectarian bias and impartiality concerns in the judiciary.

Karthigai Deepam row: What is the temple controversy that has pitted Tamil Nadu govt against Madras HC judge?

A Madras High Court order permitted devotees to light a ceremonial lamp at a hilltop pillar in Madurai instead of at the temple below. The Tamil Nadu government has appealed the order and is maintaining restrictions on access to the site, resulting in an ongoing legal standoff.

Meet Justice G R Swaminathan: Judge in middle of Madurai temple lamp row

Justice G R Swaminathan, Madurai temple lamp row: On December 1, the judge allowed devotees to light the ceremonial lamp at the Deepathoon- a stone pillar located near the Ucchi Pillaiyar shrine and close to a dargah complex- prompting a legal and political tussle.