![[Bribery Case] SC Permits ED Officer Ankit Tiwari to Reside in MP, Attend TN Court via Video Conference](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-5-3.png?resize=422%2C270&ssl=1)
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.
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to establish Child Tobacco Cessation Centres in all districts to assist students addicted to ‘Cool Lip,’ a banned tobacco product. It urged the central government to enact a formal ban, called for school inspections, and emphasized educational programs to discourage tobacco use among children.
Today, On 30th September, the Madras High Court requested the Tamil Nadu government to provide details on criminal cases against Isha Foundation, led by Jaggi Vasudev. The court expressed concerns about Vasudev’s apparent hypocrisy in promoting renunciation while securing a settled life for his own daughter, amidst allegations of misconduct against the Foundation.
Today, On 20th September, the Supreme Court allowed Tamil Nadu police to summon BJP leader Kesava Vinayagam regarding Rs. 4 crore in cash seized on a train, suspected to fund a BJP candidate for Lok Sabha elections. The court overruled a Madras High Court ban, granting a week’s notice for the summons.
![[Rameshwaram Cafe Blast] "I Had No Intention to Hurt The Sentiments of The People of Tamil Nadu By Any Conduct of Mine": BJP's Shobha Karandlaje Apologizes, HC Quashes FIR](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-47-1.png?resize=447%2C251&ssl=1)
Today, On 5th September, the Madras High Court quashed the FIR against BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje after the Tamil Nadu government accepted her apology for suggesting Tamil Nadu’s involvement in a bomb blast. The state’s decision to drop the legal proceedings emphasizes the significance of diplomatic resolutions and respect for public sentiments in sensitive matters.
![[Derogatory Remarks on Women Police Officers] "Delays in The High Court Can't Be The Reason For Us to Intervene Here": CJI on 17 FIR's Against YouTuber Savukku Shankar](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-82-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 30th August, The Chief Justice of India is set to hear a case against YouTuber Savukku Shankar for making derogatory remarks about women police officers. Shankar faces multiple FIRs for his comments, leading to legal actions and repeated detentions. The Supreme Court has intervened, emphasizing the importance of protecting individual liberties and free speech against misuse of preventive detention laws.
![[YouTuber Savukku Shankar] "You are After This Man": CJI Criticizes TN Government on Repeated Detention](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-29-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
Today, On 20th August, The Supreme Court is expected to deliver a decision on Senthil Balaji’s bail plea today. Balaji, a former minister facing charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been seeking bail. The court heard arguments on the delay in providing documents and the possibility of appointing a government lawyer from outside Tamil Nadu. The ruling is anticipated to consider precedent cases, including that of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
The Madras High Court Yesterday (August 16th) asked BJP Member of Parliament Shobha Karandlaje to clarify whether she was willing to hold a press conference as suggested by the Tamil Nadu government, to apologise for her comments alleging that the State of Tamil Nadu had a role to play in the Rameshwaram Café blast in Bengaluru.
