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Madras: The Madras High Court directed the Tamil magazine Junior Vikatan to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TR Baalu. The Court found that the magazine had published defamatory and false news against him without verifying facts. The ruling was passed by Justice AA Nakkiran on February 4, 2025.
The Bar Council of India urged Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to reform courtroom decorum in High Courts, citing unacceptable judicial behavior towards advocates. The letter emphasized implementing a clear code of conduct for judges, psychological evaluations, and addressing concerns over the unauthorized circulation of court proceedings, which undermine judicial integrity.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, has raised questions regarding the actions of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi in referring bills to the President after withholding assent. This development follows the Governor’s decision to withhold assent on ten bills, which were subsequently re-enacted by the Tamil Nadu Legislative […]
The Madras High Court, presided over by Justice Anita Sumanth, has reserved its verdict on the controversial remarks made by Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders regarding Sanatana Dharma. The court’s decision follows quo warranto writ petitions filed by leaders of the right-wing outfit Hindu Munnani, challenging the public […]
