From Hindustan Times
Owned by HT MediaFormer Madras HC judge CS Karnan, first sitting judge jailed for contempt, dies at 71
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Justice C.S. Karnan’s death in Chennai, reported as occurring on a Friday at age 71, has revived debate over judicial misconduct. His career, marked by confrontations with the higher judiciary, allegations of corruption against twenty judges, a claim of caste bias, and becoming the first serving judge imprisoned for contempt, prompted calls to revisit the selection and appointment process for constitutional courts and to consider an alternative removal mechanism. The incident therefore placed the need for reforms in judge selection and accountability at the forefront of public discussion.
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Justice Karnan, who had been recently admitted to hospital, died after failing to respond to treatment, the hospital authorities said.
