The Madras High Court has adjourned the suo motu revision case regarding the discharge of Tamil Nadu Minister KKSSR Ramachandran. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s directives, reflecting the court’s commitment to upholding legal standards. The hearing, set for February 7, is highly anticipated as it holds implications for legal accountability and transparency in public office.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to remit the 20-year sentence of a Tamil Nadu man, Sankar, convicted of aggravated sexual assault against a 14-year-old girl, who he later married and fathered children with. This ruling, delivered by a […]
The court’s action was prompted by remarks Udhayanidhi Stalin delivered at an event hosted by the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association in Chennai on September 2, 2023. In his address, Stalin drew a contentious comparison, stating, “In the same way we aim to eliminate dengue, mosquitoes, malaria, or coronavirus, it’s essential we also […]
The Supreme Court of India is seeking to establish guidelines to ensure fair investigations involving the Directorate of Enforcement and state government officials. Concerns about potential vindictive arrests and mala-fide witch-hunting have prompted the Court to develop a pan-India mechanism to address these issues. The Court has proposed joint investigations and a transparent mechanism to prevent political misuse of power.
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to establish a negotiation committee to facilitate discussions between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the Pennaiyar river water dispute. This comes after the previous committee failed to make significant progress. The objective is to reach a negotiated settlement and the committee is expected to submit a preliminary report within three months.
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. […]
Issues Notices to Centre and 13 States In a significant move addressing concerns of caste-based discrimination in Indian prisons, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union Government and 13 State Governments following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by journalist Sukanya Shanta. The PIL, which is based on Shanta’s award-winning 2020 report titled […]
The Supreme Court has disposed of the pleas of BJP leader Prashant Umrao, who faced allegations of disseminating false information regarding attacks on migrant workers in Tamil Nadu. The apex court’s decision came after it was informed that only one FIR had been filed against Umrao in the state, rendering his writ petition for the […]
Prominent Citizens Urge CJI to Address Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Eradicate Sanatan Dharma’ Remarks: A Call for Judicial Intervention A collective of 262 citizens, encompassing former high court judges, bureaucrats, and armed officers, has penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, urging him to take suo moto notice of Tamil Nadu sports minister […]
The Madras High Court has ruled against the release of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister, V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested last month by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. The decision was made by Justice CV Karthikeyan in a habeas corpus petition filed by Balaji’s wife seeking his release. Justice Karthikeyan […]
