Former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge KK Trivedi stated that the Opposition’s move to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G R Swaminathan is either politically motivated or intended to influence a favorable ruling. He warned that such actions undermine judicial independence and credibility.
The Supreme Court held that once a dependent of a deceased employee accepts compassionate appointment, the right stands exhausted, and the appointee cannot later demand transfer or appointment to a higher post in public employment under service law.
Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court challenging the President’s decision to withhold assent to its 2021 anti-NEET Bill. The State says the refusal is unconstitutional and creates a federal deadlock.
Today, On 27th October, The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame a standard operating procedure within 10 days for holding political rallies. The Court clarified that its order will not restrict permissions for meetings outside highways.
Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court against Governor R N Ravi’s decision to refer the Kalaignar University Bill, 2025 to the President instead of granting assent. The state calls the action “illegal, patently unconstitutional, and void-ab-initio.”
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to Tamil Nadu’s plea challenging a Madras High Court order directing the State to reimburse private schools Rs 314.98 crore for EWS quota admissions. The State argues that the Union has not released its share of RTE funds since 2021.
The Supreme Court criticised AIADMK MP C.V. Shanmugam for casting doubts on the Election Commission and abusing court process. It set aside Madras HC’s order on the “Ungaludan Stalin” scheme and ordered him to pay Rs 10 lakh as costs.
Today, On 7th August, The Madras High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of senior IAS officers as Tamil Nadu government spokespersons, stating the appointments did not violate any law, and imposed a cost of Rs.1 lakh on the petitioner.
The Tamil Nadu government urged the Madras High Court to modify its earlier order on scheme nomenclatures, warning that immediate enforcement could halt welfare programmes like ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ and ‘Nalam Kaakum Stalin’ entirely.
