Impeachment Motion Against Justice Swaminathan: Political Attack on Judiciary, Not Misconduct

• Lok Sabha Speaker received an impeachment notice against Justice G.R. Swaminathan, signed by over 100 Lok Sabha and 50 Rajya Sabha members, citing misbehaviour and incapacity.
• The article argues the motion is politically motivated by DMK, aimed at 'naming and shaming' Justice Swaminathan for his 'Brahminical accoutrements' and his Thiruparankundram Deepathoon verdict.
• The Deepathoon verdict allowed Hindus to light a lamp on a specific spot; DMK's appeal against it was dismissed by the Division Bench as having an 'ulterior motive'.
• The author suggests this motion is an abuse of Article 218 powers, similar to a failed motion against Chief Justice Mishra, and calls for the Apex Court to intervene suo motu.
• DMK's alleged anti-Hindu stance, upcoming elections, and the rise of actor Vijay's TVK are cited as political motivations behind the impeachment attempt.

Why It Matters: Impeachment motion against Justice Swaminathan is a politically motivated attempt to browbeat the judiciary.