Madras: The Madras High Court given important directions to the authorities of the Shri Veezhi Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Tirumalairayan Pattinam, Puducherry. The court has ordered that only devotional songs should be played during temple festivals, and no cinema songs or other non-religious music should be allowed within the temple premises.
Today, On 13th February, The Delhi High Court issued stay Adyar Gate from using the ‘Dakshin’ name after ITC filed a lawsuit. ITC claimed exclusive rights over the mark and objected to Adyar Gate’s new restaurant in Chennai’s Alwarpet. The court’s order prevents the restaurant from operating under the disputed name. This ruling highlights the importance of trademark protection in business disputes.
The government is set to introduce the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills in the Lok Sabha Today-December 17, aiming to synchronize Lok Sabha, state assembly, urban body, and panchayat elections. The move seeks to reduce election costs, streamline governance, and minimize administrative disruptions. These bills are based on recommendations by a high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
The Indian government plans to introduce the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills in Lok Sabha on December 16, aiming for simultaneous elections across various levels. It seeks to cut costs and streamline governance but faces opposition over its practicality and impact on democracy. Critics raise federalism concerns and call for thorough review.
The Madras High Court annulled a 20-year-old woman’s marriage to her former teacher, citing coercion and lack of understanding during the signing of marriage papers. The court voided the registration, emphasizing the importance of consent and personal autonomy. The teacher agreed to end the marriage, allowing the woman to pursue her education.
Today(on 12th June), The Madras High Court has mandated the TN Bar Council to ensure junior lawyers receive monthly stipends ranging from Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 to alleviate their financial struggles. The court emphasized the importance of supporting young lawyers and directed the council to issue the circular within four weeks, promoting gender equality in stipend payments.
Today (15th March): The Supreme Court reviewed the Election Commission’s free symbol allocation policy today following a plea by Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), an unrecognized Tamil Nadu-based political party. NTK challenged the fairness of the first-come, first-served allocation process. The court will examine Paragraph 10B(B) of the Election Symbols Order post-holi vacation to ensure transparency in symbol allocation.
