Madras: On January 9, 2025, the Madras High Court temporarily stayed all proceedings being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the internal disputes of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Muslim side’s request for separate hearings in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute, allowing all cases to be heard together. The decision streamlines the legal process, with key issues to be addressed in the next hearing on November 8.
Former Madras High Court judge Justice PN Prakash criticized the appointment of public prosecutors, pointing out that their political affiliations undermine the legal system. He also highlighted issues of perjury, civil suits, and language barriers faced by migrant workers in criminal cases. The discussion also covered the impact of civil disputes on criminal cases and the challenges faced by magistrates.
