Madras HC Justice GR Swaminathan Faces Impeachment Bid by INDIA Bloc MPs

• Justice GR Swaminathan, a Madras High Court judge, is at the center of a political storm.
• Over 100 INDIA bloc MPs have moved a notice in the Lok Sabha seeking his removal.
• Accusations against him include misconduct, lack of neutrality, favouritism, and decisions reflecting a specific political ideology.
• Swaminathan, a first-generation lawyer, was elevated to the Madras High Court in 2017 and has authored over 52,000 judgments.
• A judge's removal requires a motion signed by 100 Lok Sabha MPs, a committee inquiry, and parliamentary approval.

Why It Matters: MPs' judge removal attempt sparks judicial independence concerns.