Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Judge Faces Disciplinary Action for Misuse of Power
A judge in Kancheepuram, Pa U Chemmal, misused his power.
He targeted a police officer (DSP) and his former security officer due to personal issues stemming from a dispute involving the former security officer's father-in-law's bakery.
The judge pressured police and issued an externment order, also ordering the DSP's remand, which the Madras High Court overturned.
The High Court ordered disciplinary actions, including a potential transfer, after an inquiry confirmed the judge's misconduct.
Madras High Court ordered disciplinary action against Judge Pa U Chemmal.
The judge misused judicial power due to personal animosity.
The judge targeted a DSP and his former personal security officer.
The High Court quashed the remand and externment orders issued by the judge.
Judge Chemmal is recommended to be transferred from his position.
- Who
- Judge Pa U Chemmal, DSP M Sankar Ganesh, Lokeshwaran
- What
- Misuse of judicial power to target DSP and former PSO.
- When
- July to September, Inquiry report filed.
- Where
- Kancheepuram
- Why
- Personal animosity
Court's Decision
Judge's Actions
Fairness of Proceedings
Court's Decision
The Madras High Court found the judge's actions unwarranted, leading to disciplinary measures and a potential transfer. The Court quashed the remand and externment orders issued by Judge Chemmal, suggesting the Judge did not handle the case with fairness and justice.
Judge's Actions
Judge Chemmal issued orders, including an externment, remand, and the urging of the police. His actions were found to be related to personal animosity, especially after a dispute related to his former personal security officer.
- Judge Involved
- Pa U Chemmal, Principal District Judge
- Misconduct
- Misuse of judicial authority
- Targets
- DSP M Sankar Ganesh and ex-PSO Lokeshwaran
- Action
- Disciplinary action, transfer recommended
- Inquiry
- Madras High Court inquiry
- Underlying Issue
- Personal Animosity
