Brahmins, despite being seen as socially and educationally advanced, allegedly lack grassroots political representation. A petition by the Youth for Equality Foundation, argued by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, asks whether they can be classified as politically backward classes for panchayat reservations.
Today, On 24th January, The Supreme Court issued a notice to Darshan in response to Karnataka’s appeal challenging his bail in the Renukawsmy murder case. The Karnataka High Court had granted regular bail to Darshan, Pavithra, and five other accused on December 13, 2024. The state government has questioned the decision, seeking its reversal. The case will now be reviewed by the apex court for further consideration.
Justice R. Mahadevan, born on June 10, 1963, in Chennai, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court in 2013 and became a Permanent Judge in 2015. He transitioned to the Supreme Court, marking a significant milestone as the first Chief Justice of the Madras High Court elevated in six years.