Justice Swaminathan impeachment sought by 100+ MPs over temple lamp order

• Impeachment proceedings are being prepared against Justice Swaminathan by Priyanka Gandhi and over 100 MPs.
• The move follows Justice Swaminathan's order allowing lamps to be lit at a temple near a dargah, despite opposition.
• The Tamil Nadu government refused to implement the order, citing potential law and order issues and religious sensitivity, and has approached the Supreme Court.
• Justice Swaminathan's order stated that lighting lamps would not affect the dargah or Muslim rights, and not doing so would weaken the temple's rights.
• Impeachment is a lengthy process requiring a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament, and such proposals rarely succeed.

Why It Matters: Justice Swaminathan impeachment over religious order sparks judicial-political tension.