A TVK functionary approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite Vijay to form government and swear him in as Chief Minister after TVK emerged largest party without securing support in polls.
Madras High Court dismissed PIL against P. Umanath over MCC violation allegations. Bench led by Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari found no merit and denied relief in petition.
Madras High Court stayed proceedings against K. Annamalai in Salem case over remarks on Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar exempted appearance and issued notice.
The Madras High Court issued notice to Udhayanidhi Stalin Union government and tax authorities over alleged inconsistencies in election affidavit details Bench led by Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari directed agencies to submit detailed report before court by April 20
The Madras High Court sharply criticised TN Minister S. Reghupathy for his remark on the Thiruparankundram Karthigai Deepam issue, saying, “I conclude that Thiru. Ragupathy has given a mischievous political spin to the turn of events.”
The Madras High Court directed DVAC to file a criminal case against TN Minister KN Nehru based on ED inputs alleging large-scale corruption. The Court criticised the State for delay, saying the material clearly disclosed a cognisable offence and action should have been taken earlier.
The Supreme Court has relaxed V. Senthil Balaji’s strict bail condition, saying he must now appear only when officially summoned. The court noted his flawless compliance for 1.5 years and called the previous requirement unnecessarily burdensome.
Tamil actor and TVK chief Vijay broke his silence on the Karur stampede, attacking CM MK Stalin for “peddling lies” and questioning the Madras High Court’s SIT order citing Supreme Court’s remarks. He said the 2026 polls would be a direct fight between “TVK and DMK.”
Home Minister Amit Shah accused INDIA bloc’s VP nominee, Justice B Sudershan Reddy, of supporting Naxalism through his 2011 Salwa Judum judgment. He claimed the ruling weakened India’s fight against extremism.
The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister I Periyasamy and his family in a Rs 2.1 crore disproportionate assets case. The top court also issued a notice, pausing the trial ordered by the Madras High Court.
