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    Transgenders Are Also Children Of God: Madras High Court Orders TN Govt To Frame Rehabilitation Scheme
    Transgenders Are Also Children Of God: Madras High Court Orders TN Govt To Frame Rehabilitation Scheme
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    Transgenders Are Also Children Of God: Madras High Court Orders TN Govt To Frame Rehabilitation Scheme

    The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to frame a rehabilitation plan ensuring self-employment, sustainable livelihood, and meaningful inclusion for transgender persons. It observed that “Transgenders are also children of god,” urging dignity, respect, and stronger social acceptance.

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    Tamil Nadu SIR| Display Names with Logical Discrepancies: Supreme Court Orders ECI
    Tamil Nadu SIR| Display Names with Logical Discrepancies: Supreme Court Orders ECI
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    Tamil Nadu SIR| Display Names with Logical Discrepancies: Supreme Court Orders ECI

    Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the names of individuals flagged for logical discrepancies during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. This order aims to ensure transparency and compliance.

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    Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Against Protestors Defaming Justice G.R. Swaminathan Over Madurai Temple Order
    Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Against Protestors Defaming Justice G.R. Swaminathan Over Madurai Temple Order
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    Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Against Protestors Defaming Justice G.R. Swaminathan Over Madurai Temple Order

    Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL seeking action against protestors who allegedly defamed Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The remarks followed his order to light the Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Temple.

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    Thirupparankundram Deepam Row: Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and TN Govt on ASI Takeover Plea
    Thirupparankundram Deepam Row: Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and TN Govt on ASI Takeover Plea
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    Thirupparankundram Deepam Row: Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and TN Govt on ASI Takeover Plea

    The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government, and other authorities on a petition challenging the ASI’s takeover of the Thirupparankundram temple. The plea also seeks daily lighting of the lamp placed on the ‘deepathoon’ (stone pillar).

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    Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Refuses to Modify Its Order Suspending Enquiry Commission
    Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Refuses to Modify Its Order Suspending Enquiry Commission
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    Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Refuses to Modify Its Order Suspending Enquiry Commission

    Today, On 12th December, The Supreme Court has refused to modify its earlier order suspending the Enquiry Commission probing the Karur stampede case. The Court said the suspension will continue as directed, rejecting calls for reconsideration and stressing judicial consistency and fairness.

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    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive
    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive
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    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive

    The Supreme Court heard pleas on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, with lawyers highlighting extreme stress on BLOs, including suicides and FIRs. The Court said States must replace struggling workers and ensure no undue pressure is put on them.

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    BREAKING | No Deemed Assent, Timelines Can’t Be Fixed for Governor or President To Give Assent to State Bills: Supreme Court
    BREAKING | No Deemed Assent, Timelines Can’t Be Fixed for Governor or President To Give Assent to State Bills: Supreme Court
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    BREAKING | No Deemed Assent, Timelines Can’t Be Fixed for Governor or President To Give Assent to State Bills: Supreme Court

    Today, on 20th November, in the Presidential Reference row, As the Supreme Court rules that there can be no deemed assent and no fixed timelines for the Governor or the President on State Bills, it reinforces boundaries and stresses that authorities must act with transparency and restraint.

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    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row: Governor Cannot Return Bills Without Saying Why: CJI Gavai
    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row: Governor Cannot Return Bills Without Saying Why: CJI Gavai
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    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row: Governor Cannot Return Bills Without Saying Why: CJI Gavai

    Today, on 20th November, As the Supreme Court delivers its advisory opinion in the Presidential Reference row, CJI Gavai says the Governor cannot return Bills without giving reasons, stressing that Article 200 demands constitutional balance, transparency and accountability in every decision made.

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    Tamil Nadu Drags Centre to Supreme Court After President Blocks Anti-NEET Bill
    Tamil Nadu Drags Centre to Supreme Court After President Blocks Anti-NEET Bill
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    Tamil Nadu Drags Centre to Supreme Court After President Blocks Anti-NEET Bill

    Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court challenging the President’s decision to withhold assent to its 2021 anti-NEET Bill. The State says the refusal is unconstitutional and creates a federal deadlock.

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    Mekedatu Reservoir Project: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Tamil Nadu’s Appeal Against Karnataka
    Mekedatu Reservoir Project: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Tamil Nadu’s Appeal Against Karnataka
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    Mekedatu Reservoir Project: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Tamil Nadu’s Appeal Against Karnataka

    Today, On 13th November, The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Karnataka’s Mekedatu Reservoir Project along the Cauvery river, with a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai dismissing Tamil Nadu’s appeal, which claimed the project could reduce its allocated share of Cauvery water.

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