The Madras High Court on Friday reserved orders on a contempt proceeding moved against lyricist Vairamuthu by a film financier who accused him of making a speech allegedly undermining the dignity and integrity of judge.
According to the petitioner, on September 12 on the eve of Justice P.S. Kailasm’s centenary celebration, Mr. Vairamuthu delivered a speech in the presence of Madras High Court Chief Justice S.K. Kaul, actor Rajinikanth, former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and other dignitaries.
Integrity of judges
The petitioner claimed that in the speech Mr. Vairamuthu had cast aspersions on the integrity of judges who are on the verge of retirement. Hence, he prayed to initiate contempt proceedings against the lyricist.
After recording the contention of both parties, a Division Bench of Justices R. Sudhakar and P.N. Prakash reserved the verdict.
