TN Informs Madras HC: ECI Rule Bars School Children from Political Rallies, Cites PM Modi Road Show

Today(on 8th April), Tamil Nadu government raised concerns before Madras High Court regarding Election Commission’s ban on school children in political gatherings. Advocate General PS Raman cited PM Modi’s roadshow as reference. The case involves allegations against a school principal under the JJ Act. The court suspended the investigation until the final hearing on April 24.

Mere Presence of Students at PM Modi’s Roadshow leads to an FIR against School || Madras HC questions Police

On Thursday (4th March): The Madras High Court questioned the Coimbatore Police’s decision to file a criminal case against a school for its students attending Prime Minister Modi’s roadshow in their uniforms. The court requested an explanation for initiating the case and extended protection to the school management until April 8. This action prompted concerns and judicial scrutiny.

“Minor Can Face Charges Under POCSO Act”: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that minors can be charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The decision clarifies that minors will be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act, irrespective of gender and age, for penetrative sexual assault and related offenses outlined in the POCSO Act. The ruling came in response to a case involving a 13-year-old petitioner.

Karnataka High Court Refuses to Dismiss Rape Charges Against Seer Shivamurthy Sharanaru

On Monday, the Karnataka High Court declined to dismiss rape charges against Dr. Shivamurthy Muruga Sharanaru, the pontiff of Murugha Mutt in Chitradurga. He stands accused of sexually abusing two minor girls residing in hostels operated by the Mutt. The Karnataka High Court on Monday made a crucial decision regarding the serious allegations against Shivamurthy […]