The Supreme Court cancelled the criminal case filed against actor Mohan Babu and his son Vishnu Manchu over a 2019 student protest in Tirupati. The Court said there was no crime found and they were only using their right to protest.
On November 21, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly unanimously approved a resolution to establish a High Court bench in Kurnool, introduced by Minister N Md Farooq. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the resolution will be sent to the Central government, reinforcing the state’s commitment to development post-bifurcation in 2014.
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Today, On 20th September, a petition filed in the Supreme Court alleging that the Tirupati Balaji Prasad contains animal fat, violating Hindu customs. It calls for an investigation and corrective measures. The controversy, sparked by political accusations, has involved major parties disputing the claims while emphasizing the need to protect religious sentiments and practices.
CJI DY Chandrachud emphasised the importance of valid evaluation and free thinking in the legal profession, highlighting the role of legal education in serving society and fulfilling social responsibilities. Addressing students at Sri Venkateswara University’s Department of Law, he urged students to perceive the legal profession as a form of societal duty.