Madras HC Judge Recuses After Rs 50 Lakh Bribe Allegation Against Lawyer

• Justice M Nirmal Kumar recused himself from criminal petitions after an allegation surfaced that a senior advocate took Rs 50 lakh for a 'favourable order'.
• The allegation was made in a representation from the All India Lawyers’ Association for Justice (AILAJ), forwarded by the Union Ministry of Law.
• The representation claimed the senior advocate collected the amount from a client, stating it was for the judge in connection with ongoing criminal revision and original petitions.
• Justice M Nirmal Kumar referred the issue to the high court's vigilance cell for investigation.
• The judge stated he was not inclined to hear the case and requested it be placed before the Chief Justice for reassignment and vigilance action.