Madras High Court Chief Justice MY Eqbal Warns Against Corruption in Judiciary

Madras High Court Chief Justice MY Eqbal Warns Against Corruption in Judiciary on Thursday Oct 11,2012 and said 500 petitions against judicial officers were under the court's scrutiny 

In a candid talk while administering oath of office to the newly appointed civil judges, he said the common opinion of general public was not appreciative and Judicial officers are also equally blamed along with any other government servants. 


"At present there are about 500 petitions under the scrutiny of High Court as against about 900 judicial officers working now. In all the complaints we are not taking drastic action of suspension or removal from service, but we will be keeping a watch of all the petitions received," he said

If we receive petitions continuously, then we will be compelled to take the drastic action of suspending the Judicial Officer, whether they are at the higher level in the cadre of District Judge or lower level in the cadre of Civil Judge Junior division," the Chief Justice said