Justice GR Swaminathan spoke against Constitution at RSS event, no action taken: Justice K. Chandru

This article recounts remarks by former Madras High Court judge K. Chandru, who alleged that sitting Justice G.R. Swaminathan made anti-constitutional comments at an RSS event, yet no disciplinary action was taken. It discusses judicial ethics, the limits of judges’ freedom of speech, and accountability mechanisms for alleged misconduct outside court. The piece reflects broader debates on the judiciary’s public image, impartiality, and institutional response to controversial statements. It highlights calls for clearer norms governing judges’ extra-judicial conduct and questions the adequacy of current oversight mechanisms in preserving public trust in judicial neutrality and constitutional fidelity.