A petition before the Supreme Court seeks FIRs and police action over alleged hate speech, threats and unlawful protests targeting Madras High Court judge Justice G.R. Swaminathan following his Karthigai Deepam order, citing grave threats to judicial independence.
Justice G.R. Swaminathan believes that the first step towards decolonization is to understand existing laws from the perspective of our own civilization. This means linking legal systems to our cultural and historical roots. It challenges the colonial influences still present in today’s laws. Justice Swaminathan highlights the importance of interpreting laws in a way that reflects our local context for true independence.
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The Madras High Court stayed the suspension of a KFC outlet’s license for reusing oil, criticizing the lack of procedural requirements followed by the Food Safety Designated Officer. The Court emphasized that the reuse of edible oil is advisory rather than mandatory and highlighted the importance of due process and adherence to legal requirements.
The Madras High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to reduce the All India Bar Examination fee of Rs. 3,500, stating it is reasonable and not excessive. The court emphasized the absence of statutory provisions regulating the fee and highlighted the judiciary’s role in maintaining the integrity of professional examinations while encouraging ongoing discussions about fairness.
The Madras High Court referred the Savukku Shankar case, previously given a split verdict, to a regular division bench, declaring the previous ruling an “anomaly.” The new bench will consider two key questions and review the habeas corpus petition. Justice Jayachandran criticized the delay and lack of judicial integrity in the case.
The Madras High Court, in a rare Sunday hearing, allowed an undertrial to attend his father’s funeral, emphasizing the importance of religious obligations and human rights. Justice GR Swaminathan cited Section 482 of the CrPC, highlighting the judiciary’s role in upholding moral values. The decision reflects a balance between the law and cultural values.
