On Friday(15th March),Four residents of Tamil Nadu were denied bail by a Dindoshi sessions court for their involvement in a visa fraud scheme targeting European travel. The court rejected their bail plea, citing the severity of their offenses and the ongoing investigation into the authenticity of the seized documents. The accused claimed they were victims of a larger scam orchestrated by an agent.
Today (15th March): Madras High Court approves PM Modi’s Coimbatore rally despite initial police denial. The court directed Tamil Nadu Police to permit the 4 km roadshow with certain conditions. PM Modi’s visit aims to strengthen BJP’s position in the state, whereas the ruling party, AIADMK, remains independent, signaling a strained relationship with the BJP.
Today (15th March): The Supreme Court reviewed the Election Commission’s free symbol allocation policy today following a plea by Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), an unrecognized Tamil Nadu-based political party. NTK challenged the fairness of the first-come, first-served allocation process. The court will examine Paragraph 10B(B) of the Election Symbols Order post-holi vacation to ensure transparency in symbol allocation.
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 […]
Today(13th March),Former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji’s judicial custody has been extended until March 18 due to a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scandal. Balaji, associated with the DMK party, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on June 14, 2023. The case has drawn in the Madras High Court, which issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate.
The Supreme Court Today dismissed Vedanta’s plea challenging the closure of its copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu. The ruling upheld the state government’s decision, citing environmental violations and public welfare. The court considered an expert committee but ultimately upheld the High Court’s decision. The case had seen years of protests over alleged environmental contamination.
Supreme Court: “State’s Writ Petition Deemed Misguided”. Today (February 27), the Supreme Court halted the enforcement and implementation of an interim order from the Madras High Court that had suspended the summonses sent to district collectors in Tamil Nadu regarding alleged illegal sand mining-money laundering cases.
“ED Can’t Investigate Predicate Offences”: TN Govt.; Today, February 26, the Supreme Court persisted in its thorough inquiry into the Tamil Nadu government’s authority to contest summonses from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) directed at district collectors concerning purported illegal sand mining and money laundering incidents.
The Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu’s petition challenging Enforcement Directorate’s summons to district collectors in a money-laundering case. Justices express concern over state’s involvement, emphasize individual challenges. Next hearing set for February 26 in the alleged sand mining scam case. Both sides argue over jurisdiction and federalism concerns.
The Supreme Court has requested the state of Tamil Nadu to clarify the infractions committed by the Vedanta copper smelter facility in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, to substantiate its closure. The case, dating back to 2018, revolves around allegations of severe pollution and health issues. The arguments are set to continue on February 29.