Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a dedicated law to curb caste-related honour killings. The plea comes after the brutal murder of Dalit software engineer Kavin Selvaganesh in Tirunelveli.
In the Govind Pansare murder case, the Bombay High Court decided to end its monitoring of the investigation and has called for a quick trial. The court noted that the only remaining task was locating two absconding accused, which no longer required court oversight. The decision emphasizes the progress made in the case and directs that the trial proceed without further delays. The focus now shifts to completing the legal process speedily.
The CPI(M) Politburo expressed concern over lawsuits in India that examine ancient mosques for temple ruins, urging the Supreme Court to enforce the 1991 Places of Worship Act. The party condemned rising communal tensions linked to these cases, criticized Hindutva propaganda, supported farmers protesting in Greater Noida, and demanded disaster relief for Wayanad.
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Indian Constitution’s Preamble, scheduled for November 25. CJI Sanjiv Khanna emphasized secularism as a core constitutional aspect and noted prior judicial review of the 42nd Amendment, rejecting claims of its unconstitutionality during the Emergency.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court postponed urban Naxal Jyoti Jagtap’s bail plea hearing in the Bhima Koregaon case to July, citing the summer recess. Initially set for May, the hearing was rescheduled for July 8. Jagtap remains in custody following the Bombay High Court’s previous denial of bail. The case involves alleged incitement to violence during the 2018 Bhima Koregaon event.
Today, Kerala CPI MP Binoy Viswam strongly opposes the implementation of the divisive Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), arguing it undermines India’s secular values. He is actively challenging the CAA legally and politically, criticizing its impact on secularism and equality. Viswam is committed to defending the secular fabric of India against such divisive laws.
The Kerala High Court’s recent decision in the TP Chandrasekharan murder case is a significant development. The court not only dismissed appeals by convicts but also convicted two individuals previously acquitted. This underscores the court’s commitment to justice and accountability in a case that has gripped Kerala for years, addressing the complexities of political violence.