Today, On 28th July, The Supreme Court has issued a notice on YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s petition seeking a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Tamil Nadu’s Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme. He had challenged the Madras High Court’s dismissal of his plea.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, The Supreme Court of India directed that all First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against YouTuber Savukku Shankar be combined for investigation. However, the investigation in the main FIR, which was registered on May 3, 2024, at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Coimbatore, will continue separately.
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Today, On 23rd August, The Supreme Court criticized the repeated detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar under the TN Goondas Act by the Tamil Nadu government. A notice to the State was issued swiftly, following arguments from Shankar’s mother’s advocates. The detention orders were deemed absurd and illegal, with the case scheduled for a hearing on August 27.
Today(on 9th August),The Madras High Court annulled the detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, commonly known as the Goondas Act. This decision provides significant relief for Shankar, who has faced multiple legal issues due to his outspoken views.
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Today, On 6th August, the Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government’s selective detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar, under the Goondas Act. The court expressed concerns about the impact on public order and emphasized the importance of freedom of speech. It also advised the state to focus on eradicating corruption rather than suppressing dissenters.
On Friday(26th July),The Madras High Court bench of Justice M.S. Ramesh and Justice Sunder Mohan has recused itself from A. Kamala’s habeas corpus plea challenging her son Savukku Shankar’s detention under the Goondas Act. The recusal follows Kamala’s remarks against the bench in a Supreme Court petition, highlighting concerns over freedom of speech and judicial independence.
The Supreme Court criticized Justice Jayachandran for commenting on Justice Swaminathan and urged judges to refrain from such criticism. They granted interim bail to YouTuber Savukku Shankar and requested an expedited hearing of the case, emphasizing the importance of preventive detention matters. The Court advised against High Court judges making remarks about their colleagues.