Today, On 30th January, The Supreme Court ordered the formation of a panel led by a retired judge to ensure a clean environment in Vellore. The directive came in response to the illegal discharge of untreated effluents by tanneries into the Palar river in Tamil Nadu. The court emphasized the need for stringent measures to address environmental pollution.
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Today, On 5th December, the Supreme Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against Union Minister L. Murugan, overruling a Madras High Court decision. The case originated from comments made in December 2020 regarding the Murasoli Trust. The court emphasized the need for resilience in political discourse and acknowledged Murugan’s lack of intent to defame.
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Today, On 29th November, The Supreme Court allowed ED officer Ankit Tiwari, facing bribery allegations, to reside with his family while attending his trial in Tamil Nadu via video conference. The Court extended his interim bail and addressed concerns about state agencies investigating central officers, stressing the need for fair trials without agency preference.
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Today, On 23rd August, The Supreme Court criticized the repeated detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar under the TN Goondas Act by the Tamil Nadu government. A notice to the State was issued swiftly, following arguments from Shankar’s mother’s advocates. The detention orders were deemed absurd and illegal, with the case scheduled for a hearing on August 27.
The Madras High Court allowed BJP President J P Nadda’s rally in Tamil Nadu, stating that mere traffic disruptions not sufficient grounds for denial. The political rallies aimed to campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. The court instructed approval of an alternative route with police protection, ultimately granting the petition.
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, the Madras High Court has issued an order concerning the entry of non-Hindus into Hindu temples. The court has directed that all Hindu temples should install boards indicating that non-Hindus are not permitted beyond the ‘Kodimaram‘ (flagstaff) area. This decision, made by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High […]
