Deepam Controversy: FIRs Filed Over Caste, Religion-Based Remarks Against Madras HC Judge, TN DGP Tells Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu DGP informed the Supreme Court that criminal cases have been registered against protesters for allegedly making caste and religion-based defamatory remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. The action follows the Madras High Court judge’s order allowing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam on Thirupparankundram hill.

Thirupparankundram Deepam Row: Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and TN Govt on ASI Takeover Plea

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government, and other authorities on a petition challenging the ASI’s takeover of the Thirupparankundram temple. The plea also seeks daily lighting of the lamp placed on the ‘deepathoon’ (stone pillar).

Unforgivable! Unless They Apologize in Writing: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams Officials for Defying Court Orders on Lamp Lighting

The Madras High Court warned Madurai district officials it may initiate contempt proceedings for failing to follow court orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hill. “Unforgivable! Unless They Apologize in Writing,” said Justice GR Swaminathan.

Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge

Former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge KK Trivedi stated that the Opposition’s move to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G R Swaminathan is either politically motivated or intended to influence a favorable ruling. He warned that such actions undermine judicial independence and credibility.

Thiruparankundram Deepam Row: Cheap Politics and Possessing a Riot Mindset: CM Stalin Slams Opposition, State Moves Supreme Court

The Thiruparankundram Deepam row escalated as CM Stalin accused the opposition of cheap politics and possessing a riot mindset. The state has now moved the Supreme Court after challenging the Madras High Court’s order allowing the lamp lighting.

Unregulated Use of AI in Judiciary| Don’t Want AI to Overpower Judicial Decision Making: CJI Surya Kant

Today, On 5th December, CJI Surya Kant emphasized, “Don’t Want AI to Overpower Judicial Decision Making,” stating that AI can assist but must not replace human judgment. The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of a plea seeking regulation of AI use in the judiciary.

Thiruparankundram Deepam Row | Let It Be Numbered and Listed: CJI Surya Kant on TN Officers Citing Urgent Listing in Supreme Court

Today, on 5th December, In Thiruparankundram Deepam Row, CJI Surya Kant said the plea must “be numbered and listed” as he responded to TN officers citing an urgent listing request before the Supreme Court during Friday’s proceedings.