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The DMK in Tamil Nadu has filed a defamation suit (25th Oct) against AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami, seeking Rs. 1 crore in damages. The case, presented by R.S. Bharathi, accuses Palaniswami of falsely linking the DMK to drug-related allegations and damaging its public image. A hearing is scheduled for next week.
The Madras High Court dismissed YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s petition seeking criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader RS Bharathi. The court emphasized the importance of **transparency** in the judiciary, stating that **“judges can’t shy away from criticism.”** Bharathi’s comments were deemed protected under citizens’ freedom of speech, leading to the dismissal.
The Supreme Court ordered the Tamil Nadu Government to submit all correspondence related to the sanction to prosecute ex-minister V Senthil Balaji. The victims sought a Special Public Prosecutor, a special investigation team, and completion of the trial within a year. The state government claimed no responsibility for the delay and proposed a review of the records.
The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions today challenging the Uttar Pradesh government’s order for shopkeepers along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names. Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra argues that the directive violates constitutional rights. The move has sparked criticism and is expected to be discussed in Parliament.
Today(on 19th July), a Division Bench of Justices S.S. Sundar and N. Senthilkumar will hear the petitions challenging the constitutionality of new laws replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, IPC, and Evidence Act. Filed by DMK organising secretary R.S. Bharathi, the PILs target the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
On Monday(15th April), Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission to respond to DMK’s petition challenging the rejection of campaign video pre-certification. The DMK seeks redressal over the rejection of their advertisements, claiming unfair treatment compared to other parties. The court’s decision will impact the electoral campaign’s use of audiovisual content for political messages.
Today (5th April): The Election Commission opposed DMK’s writ petition on EVM design in the Madras High Court, stating that EVMs have been used since the 1980s without proven tampering incidents. The petition questioned the placement of VVPAT printers and sought procedures for EVM approval and guidelines for returning officers. The court adjourned further hearing to June 20.
On Tuesday (2nd April): The DMK filed writ petitions with the Madras High Court concerning EVM issues before the Lok Sabha elections, alleging that the presence of a printer between the Balloting Unit and Control Unit compromises data integrity. The party expressed concerns about the Election Commission of India’s oversight and transparency in decision-making. Additionally, a petition challenges the ECI’s guideline on VVPAT verification.
The CJI led bench of Supreme Court Today criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for refusing to reinstate a DMK leader into the state cabinet despite the court staying his conviction. The court emphasized the governor’s obligation to implement its orders and expressed intent to take serious action if the situation does not improve, adjourning the proceedings to the following day.
On Monday, a Session Court of Chennai extended the remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji until March 21, 2024. The DMK leader had been apprehended by the ED in June 2023 in connection with a money laundering case. On Monday, Former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji’s judicial custody […]