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.
Today 5th April, The Madras HC granted legal protection to a private school management against coercive action by the Coimbatore City Police related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent roadshow. Questions raised during a petition to dismiss an FIR filed on March 19. The case will be further heard on April 8, with instructions for the law officer to prepare relevant case laws.