![[Temple Trustee Committee Appointments] "File an Affidavit Outlining What You Plan to Do": SC to TN Govt. on](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-1-3.jpg?resize=447%2C363&ssl=1)
Today, On 11th December, the Supreme Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to outline actions regarding trustee appointments for temples, following the state’s report on applications from 31,000 temples. The court stressed transparency and is set to hear the Hindu Dharma Parishad case in February 2025, amid concerns about temple maintenance neglect and representation in trustee committees.
Isha Foundation has filed a defamation suit against Nakkheeran for publishing critical allegations against it. Seeking Rs 3 crore in damages, the case, scheduled to begin arguments in April 2025, involves claims of misconduct. The Supreme Court previously ruled that two women at the ashram are there voluntarily, prompting ongoing investigations.
![[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.
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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.