J. VASUDEVAN vs T.R. DHANANJAYA

The Supreme Court addressed the conduct of Shri S. Swatantra Rao, who met Justice K. Ramaswamy to seek mercy for Shri J. Vasudevan, a colleague sentenced by the Court. The Court emphasized that such actions are inappropriate and undermine judicial ethics, clarifying that Rao acted on his own accord without any suggestion from Vasudevan. The Court disapproved of Rao's actions, highlighting the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judiciary and the need for adherence to judicial ethics.