Today (19th March): The Governor of Tamil Nadu has declined to appoint K. Ponmudi as a minister due to legal uncertainties. The Supreme Court will review Tamil Nadu’s appeal in Ponmudi’s case following the state government’s challenge of the Governor’s decision. There is tension between the Raj Bhavan and the state government over Ponmudi’s reinstatement.
Today (15th March): Madras High Court approves PM Modi’s Coimbatore rally despite initial police denial. The court directed Tamil Nadu Police to permit the 4 km roadshow with certain conditions. PM Modi’s visit aims to strengthen BJP’s position in the state, whereas the ruling party, AIADMK, remains independent, signaling a strained relationship with the BJP.
Today(13th March),Former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji’s judicial custody has been extended until March 18 due to a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scandal. Balaji, associated with the DMK party, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on June 14, 2023. The case has drawn in the Madras High Court, which issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate.
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.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin had last year triggered a massive row after comparing Sanatana dharma with “dengue” and “malaria”, saying that it should not just be opposed, but “eradicated”. The Supreme Court Today (4 March) criticized DMK leader Stalin for his comments on Sanatana Dharma, stating that he had “misused his privileges”.
The Madras High Court overturned a special court’s decision, reviving a case against Tamil Nadu’s Minister I Periyasamy for unauthorized land distribution. He is now instructed to stand trial in connection to allegations of improperly allocating land during his tenure as Housing Minister. Despite previous efforts to dismiss the charges, the judiciary has consistently upheld the legal proceedings.
Tamil Nadu’s Advocate General, R Shanmugasundaram, has announced his decision to resign from his position. This announcement comes amidst a series of legal challenges faced by the ruling government. Shanmugasundaram, who also served as a former Rajya Sabha member, plans to meet Chief Minister MK Stalin on January 10 to formally submit his resignation papers. […]
The Madras High Court, presided over by Justice Anita Sumanth, has reserved its verdict on the controversial remarks made by Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders regarding Sanatana Dharma. The court’s decision follows quo warranto writ petitions filed by leaders of the right-wing outfit Hindu Munnani, challenging the public […]