Today(on 31st July), The Madras High Court has reinstated breach of privilege proceedings against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and 17 DMK MLAs for their 2017 Assembly protest involving banned gutkha. The court overturned a prior stay, emphasizing that the issues cannot be ignored due to a change in government.
Today, On 27th May, Ramesh Chennithala filed a petition in the Kerala High Court, challenging recent amendments to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, which he believes weaken the anti-corruption body’s independence. The amendments shift decision-making power and alter the qualifications for the Lok Ayukta, undermining its effectiveness. Chennithala contends these changes violate constitutional principles.
The Tamil Nadu Government has approached the Supreme Court, alleging that the state’s Governor, Dr. RN Ravi, is acting as a “political rival” and is obstructing the State Legislative Assembly’s duties by excessively delaying the consideration of bills passed by the Assembly. The state’s plea contends that the Governor’s inaction has led to a “constitutional […]
