Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin Today (June 16) urged the Supreme Court to allow Tamil as a court language. He highlighted past reforms and ongoing efforts to include regional languages in legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding his controversial remarks at the Sanatana Eradication Conference. His comparison of Sanatana Dharma to diseases sparked outrage, leading to calls for legal action. The court ruled the petitions unfit for hearing, concluding legal proceedings against him.
A petition filed in the Madras High Court seeks a directive for Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to adhere to the formal dress code for government officials. The plea argues that Udhayanidhi’s casual attire and display of the DMK party symbol at official events violate constitutional provisions and government regulations.
Tensions flared in Tamil Nadu as Chief Minister MK Stalin accused Governor RN Ravi of disrespecting the state’s Dravidian identity by skipping a key line in the Tamil anthem. Stalin demanded the governor’s recall, criticizing the celebration of Hindi Month in a non-Hindi-speaking state as undermining regional languages.
The Madras High Court Today rejected ‘quo warranto’ petitions against DMK Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, P K Sekar Babu, and MP A Raja, dismissing challenges to their eligibility stemming from alleged disparaging remarks about Sanatana Dharma. Justice Anita Sumanth emphasized the responsibility of public officials to verify historical facts and maintain decorum, highlighting the court’s stance on free speech and public office conduct.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin had last year triggered a massive row after comparing Sanatana dharma with “dengue” and “malaria”, saying that it should not just be opposed, but “eradicated”. The Supreme Court Today (4 March) criticized DMK leader Stalin for his comments on Sanatana Dharma, stating that he had “misused his privileges”.