Madras HC Vacates Stay on EC Probe into AIADMK Leadership Dispute and Symbol Issues

CHENNAI: On Wednesday, the Madras High Court lifted the stay on the Election Commission’s investigation into the internal disputes of the AIADMK, including issues related to leadership and the party’s symbol. This decision is viewed as a setback for the party’s current leader, Edappadi K Palaniswami.

Provocative Slogans Against BJP Leader Nupur Sharma, Ajmer court Acquits 6 Accused Men

A court in Ajmer has acquitted six individuals accused of raising provocative slogans against BJP leader Nupur Sharma. The slogans were in response to derogatory comments made by Sharma about the Prophet. This led to Chishti’s arrest as the main accused in July 2022. Following his acquittal, Chishti expressed gratitude, stating, “Justice has been served in my case.”