In Brief

This suo motu contempt petition against Justice C.S. Karnan was heard with the Judge appearing in person. The Court sought his written response, within four weeks, to various letters he had addressed to the Court, asking whether he affirmed their contents and allegations made therein. The Court declined his repeated requests to resume judicial and administrative duties pending resolution of the matter. Justice Karnan confirmed vacating his official bungalow in Chennai and handing it over to the Registrar. The case was posted for further hearing on 1 May 2017."

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