The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that candidates for Tamil Nadu government jobs must be able to read and write Tamil. The decision came as the court dismissed a petition by a Tamil Nadu Electricity Board employee who was terminated for not passing the mandatory Tamil language exam. The court emphasized the importance of language proficiency for state government employees.
NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to approach the Supreme Court to lift the temporary stay that prevents the creation of basic facilities on janmam lands in Gudalur, located in the Nilgiris district. Additionally, the State government will request the Supreme Court to allow cases related to the Tamil Nadu Gudalur Janmam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1969, to be heard separately from other pending cases.
The Madras High Court Today rejected ‘quo warranto’ petitions against DMK Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, P K Sekar Babu, and MP A Raja, dismissing challenges to their eligibility stemming from alleged disparaging remarks about Sanatana Dharma. Justice Anita Sumanth emphasized the responsibility of public officials to verify historical facts and maintain decorum, highlighting the court’s stance on free speech and public office conduct.
The Supreme Court of India, addressing the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and the state’s Governor over pending bills, emphasized the importance of maintaining a communication channel between the two constitutional authorities to resolve differences and prevent governance impasse. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. […]