Try GOLD - Free
Lawyers warn against impeachment bid
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
|December 14, 2025
A move by a section of Members of Parliament to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice G. R. Swaminathan has drawn sharp criticism from senior advocates and practising lawyers at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, who say the attempt undermines constitutional boundaries between the legislature and the judiciary.
In a memorandum submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker, the legal professionals described the notice to move an impeachment motion as "baseless" and an overreach that crossed the "Lakshman Rekha" separating two pillars of democracy.
This story is from the December 14, 2025 edition of The Free Press Journal - Mumbai.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
The Free Press Journal
‘Steadfast as ever against terror’
SECURITY DOCTRINE | One year after Pahalgam retaliation strikes, Prime Minister Modi pays tribute to armed forces, changes social media display picture to emblem of Operation Sindoor
2 mins
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Show me the numbers, TN Governor tells Vijay
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay's aspirations to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was temporarily halted on Thursday with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arleker informing him that he has to show the numbers first.
1 mins
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
House dissolved, Didi now 'free bird'
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi officially dissolved the Legislative Assembly, effectively ending Mamata Banerjee's attempt to hold on to power and clearing the path to swearing in on Saturday, May 9, of the first-ever BJP government in the state.
1 min
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Chandrachud is mediator in Kapur vs Kapur
The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud as mediator in the dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur over the Rani Kapur Family Estate and the RK Family Trust linked to late industrialist Sunjay Kapur.
1 min
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Somnath: The unconquerable spirit of Bharat and Bharatvasis
Somnath will continue to stand tall in all its glory because a sense of unity and shared civilisational consciousness lives on in the hearts of all Indians
5 mins
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
NGT upholds CRZ clearance extension for Nerul golf course
NGT rules project’s coastal clearance remains valid till 2029, dismisses appeal challenging construction in CRZ-IB areas
1 mins
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
SC CAUTIONS AGAINST TOO MUCH JUDICIAL SCRUTINY
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over indiscriminate judicial intervention in religious matters, observing that questioning every religious practice before constitutional courts could “break” religions and civilisation itself.
2 mins
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Varsity buckles, withdraws admissions to new courses
NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCING ROLLBACK OF PROCESS ISSUED
1 mins
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
SIT lens on shooting of Suvendu's PA
A high-level SIT has been mobilized to solve the shooting of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leader who defeated Mamata Bannerjee and could be West Bnegal’s next CM.
1 min
May 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal
SC certificate from another state invalid for MP quota: HC
The Gwalior bench of the High Court has held that a person carrying a Scheduled Caste certificate issued in another State cannot claim reservation benefits in Madhya Pradesh after migration, even if the caste is recognised in both States.
1 min
May 08, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size