Archive · 25 Dec 2025
DMK's Impeachment Move Against Justice Swaminathan
The DMK, a political party in Tamil Nadu, is trying to remove Justice Swaminathan from his position.
They say he makes decisions that favor certain groups, especially in cases about Hindu temples.
Justice Swaminathan says his decisions are based on the law and religious rules.
The DMK has a history of being against Hindu and Brahmin communities.
Some people think the DMK is targeting Justice Swaminathan because he made a decision they didn't like.
Others say that judges can have their own beliefs but should not act unfairly.
It's important to have fair and trustworthy courts, and using impeachment too often for political reasons can be harmful.
DMK is attempting to impeach Justice Swaminathan, alleging partisan judgments in cases involving the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department.
Justice Swaminathan's judgment in a case involving non-Brahmin priests was based on the Supreme Court's directive and religious injunctions.
DMK's ideology has been described as anti-Hindu and anti-Brahmin, with historical instances of discrimination against these communities.
Some argue that the impeachment move is politically motivated, targeting Justice Swaminathan for his judgment in the Thiruparankundaram controversy.
The use of impeachment for political reasons can erode trust in the judiciary and have serious consequences for governance.
- Who
- Justice Swaminathan, DMK, Karthick and Parameswaran
- What
- DMK's impeachment move against Justice Swaminathan
- When
- December 21, 2025
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- DMK alleges partisan judgments by Justice Swaminathan in cases involving the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department
- Justice Involved
- Justice Swaminathan
- Petitioners
- Karthick and Parameswaran
- Temple Involved
- Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy temple
- Agama Governing Temple
- Kamika Agama
- Supreme Court Case Cited
- Seshammal & Ors vs State Of Tamil Nadu, 1972
- DMK's Allegation
- Partisan judgments undermining Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department
- Justice Swaminathan's Clarification
- Judgment based on Supreme Court directive and religious injunctions
- DMK's Ideology
- Anti-Hindu, anti-Brahmin