Chennai: In a bizarre incident, a lower court judge in Erode served a memo to his office assistant for failing to wash undergarments at his residence and retorting to his wife in an arrogant tone. Subordinate Judge D Selvam of Sathyamangalam court signed and issued the memo on February 1.

The memo reads: "Please explain within 7 days why you shouldn’t be subjected to disciplinary for your failure to wash the innerwear kept for washing in the Sub-Judge’s house and for throwing them away disgustingly. Also, you retorted in an arrogant tone when questioned about your actions by the officer and his wife."