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. […]
The Supreme Court of India, addressing the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and the state’s Governor over pending bills, emphasized the importance of maintaining a communication channel between the two constitutional authorities to resolve differences and prevent governance impasse. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. […]
The Madras High Court has expressed skepticism over the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to allocate about ₹40 crore for the Formula-4 night street races scheduled on December 9 and 10 in Chennai. The court’s concern centers on the benefit of this substantial expenditure to private parties organizing the event, rather than to the public at […]
The Tamil Nadu government has taken a firm stand against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) by filing petitions in the Madras High Court, seeking to quash the summons issued to five district collectors in a sand mining money laundering case. The state government’s move represents a significant assertion of federal principles and jurisdictional authority. Also read- […]
The Madras High Court has issued a notice to Tamil Nadu’s top officials in a contempt plea filed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after the state denied permission for a route march, despite an earlier court order directing authorities to allow it. Justice G Jayachandran, presiding over the case, criticized the Tamil Nadu government […]