Today, On 7th October, BJP leader Uma Anandan has approached the Supreme Court after the High Court refused to order a CBI probe into the Karur Vijay Rally stampede. Chief Justice BR Gavai agreed to list the case for hearing on October 10.
Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam told the Madras High Court that a police lathicharge caused the Karur stampede killing 41 people. The DMK government dismissed the claim as “baseless.”
TVK leaders Bussy Anand and CT Nirmal Kumar, named in the Karur stampede FIR that killed 41, told the Madras High Court allegations against them are “false” and “politically motivated.” Police, however, blame TVK’s mismanagement for the tragedy.
SC hears suo motu case on pay disparities in consumer commissions, stressing uniform salaries and allowances. Next hearing set for October 2025.
Tamil Nadu will move the Supreme Court against its order requiring in-service teachers to clear TET within two years or face compulsory retirement. The state says applying the rule retrospectively is “unfair and unsustainable.”
Today, on 11th September, on Day 11 of the Presidential Reference Row on Assent to Bills, the Supreme Court discussed the Governor’s powers regarding bills. The CJI asked, “No issue if Governor returns a Bill with a message, but can he indefinitely withhold?” Judgment has been reserved.
Today, on 11th September, in the Presidential Reference Row, CJI Gavai asks, “If one wing of democracy fails, would the Court be powerless and forced to sit idle?” He questions the Centre, stressing the judiciary’s role as custodian of the Constitution and protector of democratic principles.
Today, on 10th September, on Day 10 of the Presidential Reference Row on Assent to Bills, Chief Justice of India questioned the Centre, asking, “How can you claim ‘false alarm’ if Governors have been sitting on bills for four years?”
Today, on 10th September, In the ongoing Presidential Reference Row, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the Governor is not a servant of the government but an independent constitutional office, exercising implied discretion to uphold and defend the Constitution in crucial circumstances.
Today, on 10th September, in the Presidential Reference Row, Advocate Avani Bansal tells the Supreme Court that citizens cannot be left helpless due to delays in gubernatorial decisions. Timely action is essential to prevent arbitrary use of powers by Governors and preserve constitutional governance.
