Madras High Court slams Tamil Nadu Police for brutal custodial death of temple guard Ajith Kumar. Orders Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to victim’s family.
The Madras High Court ordered the Tamil Nadu government to take action against cinemas charging above fixed ticket rates, emphasizing enforcement amid rising OTT popularity. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh noted the importance of fair pricing and suggested theatres reconsider their business strategies to remain viable as more viewers opt for home entertainment.
The Supreme Court of India declined to urgently hear Tamil Nadu’s petition against the Union government for withholding Rs.2,151.59 crore in educational funds. The state alleges the Centre is improperly linking fund release to compliance with the NEP 2020, which it opposes, highlighting the urgent need for funding to ensure educational quality.
Chennai, May 22, 2025 — The Advocate General (AG) of Tamil Nadu, PS Raman, has assured the Madras High Court that he will advise the State government not to close over 40 FIRs (First Information Reports) related to the TASMAC scam, at least for the time being. This assurance came while the court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged Rs.1,000 crore TASMAC scam.
