Madras High Court Judge Recuses After Allegation of ₹50 Lakh Bribe Claim by Senior Advocate

A Madras High Court judge recused from hearing a criminal revision and connected quashing petition after allegations surfaced that a senior advocate collected ₹50 lakh from a client claiming it was meant to secure a favourable order.

The Court received a communication enclosing a representation that referred to the alleged payment.

Observing the seriousness of the allegations, the judge directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice for assignment to an appropriate Bench and for referral to the Vigilance Cell for enquiry.

The senior advocate denied the allegations and expressed willingness to cooperate.

[N Ganesh Agarwal v. Inspector of Police]