Even Judges Not Being Spared On Social Media, Trolled For Their Orders: Madras High Court Judge Remarks Orally

Justice N Senhtilkumar of the Madras High Court, on Monday (October 05), orally remarked that even judges are not being spared on social media and that they are often trolled for the orders passed by them.

He said that sometimes, even the past of the judges is pulled in along with their families and it becomes a point of discussion in social media. 

"Who is spared in social media? Even judges are being trolled. In fact, personally, we're being trolled for some of the orders we pass. Past is pulled in, family members are brought in..," the judge orally remarked.

It may be noted that recently, there has been a surge in social media posts criticising a recent order passed by the judge and linking him to the ruling political dispensation.

The judge added that these things should not be taken seriously, as it is unavoidable when one reaches a position of power.

"We should only smile at this. These are all things we should avoid. When you reach a status in society, either politically or socially or financially, these things are going to happen. For every action there will be a reaction," the judge remarked.

Senior Advocate and Vice President of the Bar Council of India, Prabakaran, also expressed anguish against certain comments being made against the judge online. Advocate Srinath Sridevan and Prabakaran expressed anguish against such comments and said that the bar would stand with the judge.

The comments were made while hearing a petition filed by Chef Madhampatty Rangaraj, seeking to restrain celebrity stylist Joy Crizilda from making any comments against him, disparaging his personality rights, which directly or indirectly defame his character, personal life, professional standing, or reputation in the industry.

The catering company, owned by Rangaraj, had also filed a separate petition to restrain Crizilda from making statements linking the company with the personal dispute between the parties. The court has reserved orders in this plea.

When the matter came up for hearing today, Advocate Srinath Sridevan, appearing for Rangaraj, denied having entered into a marriage with Crizilda. He submitted that he had connected with the celebrity stylist as part of his work and had become acquainted. He added that his trust was misused when Crizilda started giving interviews, alleging that the duo were married and that she was pregnant. He also pointed out that though Crizilda had argued that the suit (by the catering company) was only to avoid the inquiry, it was untrue, as Rangaraj had cooperated with the inquiry. 

It was further submitted that the social media posts were not only affecting Rangaraj but also his two school-going children. He added that comments were being made not just by Crizilda, but by other social media persons, who were using the reputation of Rangaraj to earn views and get monetary benefit out of it.

Though Rangaraj requested the court for an interim injunction, arguing that his life and business was being affected, the court refused interim relief and issued notice to the defendant side.

The case has now been adjourned to October 22, for filing of counter.

Case Title: T Rangaraj v. Joy Crizildaa

Case No: OA 948/2025 and C.S (Comm Div) 250/2025