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SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking expeditious disposal of Tamil Nadu election petitions

The Supreme Court declined a petition for faster disposal of election disputes. It refused to direct the Madras High Court to expedite 54 election petitions. The court stated that entertaining such a plea would set a bad precedent. Petitioners were granted liberty to approach the High Court directly for relief.…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

SC stays Madras HC order directing Tamil Nadu govt to ensure ban on cow slaughter

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order concerning cow and calf slaughter. This order directed the Tamil Nadu government to prevent any such slaughter. The state government had challenged the high court's directive in the apex court. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the matter and issued…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Jana Nayagan release update: Vijay's movie gets 'A' certificate; check details

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' secured an 'A' certificate after a seven-month struggle. The movie, directed by H Vinoth, will now screen in approximately one thousand theatres. This highly anticipated film marks Vijay's final cinematic appearance before entering politics full-time. The production faced significant delays, legal challenges,…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

From hype to reality: Assessing TVK’s first month in Tamil Nadu

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has fundamentally altered the state’s political landscape. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the two-year-old party led by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay has done what several political formations failed to achieve over the last three decades: break the near six-decade dominance of the Dravidian duopoly. For…

Newslaundry · Jun 24

Woman seeks to stop husband's pension over unpaid maintenance; HC suggests different option

A woman approached the Madras High Court seeking to stop her estranged husband's pension and retirement benefits, claiming he had failed to pay maintenance despite court orders. The court dismissed her plea, holding that such disputes cannot be resolved through a writ petition and that she must pursue enforcement of…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Bank auctioned pledged land after borrower defaulted but buyer took 2 years to pay 75% money; borrower cleared the dues, fought and won the case in SC to get his land back

The Supreme Court agreed with the Madras High Court's call to cancel the auction of Mr. Rama's family property. The bank was trying to sell their assets due to a loan default, but legal battles and late payments from potential buyers stalled the process, preventing the sale from ever being…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

'Not speaking not marital cruelty': SC frees husband sentenced to jail over wife's suicide after 13 days of silence between them

Supreme Court has acquitted a man convicted of cruelty after his wife died by suicide, ruling that 13 days of non-communication between spouses cannot, by itself, amount to marital cruelty. Setting aside the conviction upheld by the Madras High Court, the court said ordinary marital differences and temporary silence do…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Thiruparankundram hill lamp row: SC dismisses plea for action against officials

The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court decision. The High Court had dismissed a plea seeking action against officials. These officials denied Hindu devotees permission to light a lamp on Thiruparankundram hill. However, religious celebrations for Ramzan were permitted on the hill. The Supreme Court reduced the cost…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

8th Pay Commission: Why these 62,000 defence civilian employees want to retain their central government employee status

Over 62,000 defence civilian employees are hopeful of retaining their central government employee status following a cabinet secretary's assurance. This status offers job protection, better benefits, and pay revisions, including those from the 8th Pay Commission, compared to PSU employment. The government had previously assured this in court but a…

The Economic Times · May 22

Supreme Court stays Madras HC order restraining TVK MLA from participating in floor test

The Supreme Court has halted a Madras High Court decision that barred TVK MLA R Sreenivasa Sethupathi from a floor test. The apex court found the high court's action unusual. Sethupathi had narrowly won his seat against a DMK leader. The Tamil Nadu government subsequently won its vote of confidence.

The Economic Times · May 13