The Tamil Nadu government has communicated to the Madras High Court that Murugan, a former convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has been granted the necessary travel documents by the Sri Lankan High Commission, paving the way for his return to Sri Lanka. The Tamil Nadu government has taken significant steps towards the deportation […]
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Ankit Tiwari, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer arrested by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in December last year over bribery accusations. The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday has granted interim bail to Ankit Tiwari, an officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), […]
Yesterday(on 18th March),The Madras High Court upheld the suspension of former additional district judge A Rajasekaran for participating in a controversial conference call with the prime accused in a murder case, former Kanchi seer, Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi. The decision dismissed Rajasekaran’s petition and emphasized the seriousness of the charges, resulting in his dismissal from service.
Defamation complaints have been lodged with a sessions court against AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP state president K Annamalai. The complaints pertain to their remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin regarding alleged drug distribution in TN. Filed separately on Thursday, City Public Prosecutor G Devarajan aims to prosecute the […]
The Supreme Court heard the ED’s petition challenging Tamil Nadu’s lack of cooperation in sharing FIRs for money laundering cases. This includes the Ankit Tiwari bribery case. The court proposed a judicial oversight to address conflicts between central and state agencies. It will address these cases on March 20. There are parallels with disputes in West Bengal.
The Supreme Court has once again extended its interim stay on the criminal proceedings initiated by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Ankit Tiwari. This case, rooted in allegations of graft, has become a focal point in the ongoing discourse on the autonomy of central investigative agencies […]
The Madras High Court facilitated the Tamil Nadu government’s reclamation of 1.54 acres of land in Chennai, previously under private control since 1861. The court’s intervention led to the successful transfer of the land to Chennai Metro Rail Limited, concluding a lengthy legal battle. The government’s ownership was confirmed, emphasizing the principle of estoppel.
The letter from the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission highlighted that the request for Santhan’s travel document originated from the Ministry of External Affairs on November 29, 2023, emphasizing the urgency and importance of facilitating his return to Sri Lanka. In a recent development that has captured the attention of both national and international observers, […]
Tamil Nadu’s Advocate General, R Shanmugasundaram, has announced his decision to resign from his position. This announcement comes amidst a series of legal challenges faced by the ruling government. Shanmugasundaram, who also served as a former Rajya Sabha member, plans to meet Chief Minister MK Stalin on January 10 to formally submit his resignation papers. […]
