Advocates Rally Behind Colleague Amidst Contempt Proceedings

Advocates from Madras and Madurai High Courts staged protests supporting S Vanchinathan, facing potential contempt of court charges for allegedly scandalising a judge. Eight retired judges urge the Court to pause actions until the Chief Justice of India decides on the allegations of caste and communal bias.

Drama unfolded at the Madras High Court as advocates rallied in support of their colleague, S Vanchinathan, facing contempt of court charges. The allegations against him stemmed from purportedly scandalising a judge, leading to uproar among his peers.

The situation escalated when eight retired judges issued a joint plea to the Madurai division bench, asking them to delay any proceedings against Vanchinathan. The delay is requested until the Chief Justice of India weighs in on the purported claims of caste and communal bias.

Vanchinathan, accused of making allegations via social media, was asked by the Court to either confirm or retract his remarks. The ongoing legal saga continues, with many eyes on the Chief Justice of India's impending decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)