A group of advocates assembled on the Supreme Court lawns to collectively recite the Preamble under the “Save Democracy, Save Constitution” campaign, expressing concern over the ongoing student protests and the authorities’ response in the national capital.
The Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court judgment that reinstated corruption cases against Tamil Nadu Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thenarasu. The Court issued a notice to the State and other respondents, instructing them to submit their replies within four weeks. The High Court’s single-judge initiated criminal revision proceedings following allegations of disproportionate assets.
Today (7th March): Justice BV Nagarathna recused herself from hearing a plea challenging Harsh Vardhan Lodha’s leadership in the MP Birla Group, causing a setback in the scheduled hearing. This follows legal battles over the validity of Priyamvada Devi Birla’s will, influencing the group’s leadership. High Court rulings and appeals from both sides indicate a complex and ongoing legal dispute.