HC seeks transcript of lawyers’ contemptuous speech

Madurai: A division bench of the Madras high court has directed the court registry to produce the transcript of a social media speech made by advocate Vanchinathan, criticising justice G R Swaminathan, in a sealed cover before the court.The bench of justice G Jayachandran and justice K K Ramakrishnan, noting that the alleged scandalous speech of Vanchinathan was not available, directed counsel appearing for the court registry to produce the transcript of the speech in a sealed cover before the court.Last year, Vanchinathan wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India, complaining about justice Swaminathan's orders. In interviews on social media, Vanchinathan also made certain remarks against justice Swaminathan.Taking exception to the social media interviews, a division bench of justice G R Swaminathan and justice K Rajasekar summoned Vanchinathan on July 24, 2025. When the judges asked Vanchinathan if he still stood by his allegations. the advocate replied that he would respond only if the query was given in writing. The judges then ordered the court registry to issue a questionnaire to Vanchinathan.Further hearing on the contempt proceedings, initiated after permission from the chief justice, were adjourned to March 2 for admission.