Tamil Nadu's TVK government on August 17 issued a "Most Urgent" circular directing colleges, police and district administrations to prevent students from joining Left party and CJP protests. It was withdrawn two days later after coalition partners, the Left parties, VCK and Congress, objected. No explanation was offered for the reversal.
Read Full ArticleTamil Nadu Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar announced in the state Assembly on August 18 that women government employees will now receive 365 days of maternity leave for their third child up from 12 weeks, bringing it at par with the first two children. The decision follows Tamil Nadu's Total Fertility Rate falling below 1.4, well under the replacement level of 2.1.
Madras HC quashes sedition case over a book recording a 1967 call for a separate Tamil Nadu, holding such statements today would be seen as a mental health issue, not incitement to hatred.
SC terms TN Governor’s move to reserve 10 bills for President as illegal, says no pocket or absolute veto under Constitution; sets clear timelines for assent.
SC directs TN to compensate victims of tannery pollution, set up panel for clean environment, and enforce strict monitoring on illegal sand mining.
Arrest warrant issued against Tamil film producer for non-payment of dues of Rs. 65 lakhs+ to actor Arvind Swami.
Supreme Court rebukes Tamil Nadu, saying not everyone making allegations against CM can be jailed; restores bail for YouTuber Sattai.
Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu DGP to investigate police misconduct in witness tampering, leading to acquittal in murder case.
Tamil Nadu files plea in Supreme Court for release of disaster relief fund, citing delays and violation of fundamental rights. Learn more.
SC orders release of Tamil Nadu teachers imprisoned for alleged sexual harassment, citing contradictions and lack of evidence.
SC criticizes TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for anti-Hindu remarks, advising him to approach High Courts for FIR clubbing, highlighting speech responsibility.
SC questions TN Govt's challenge to ED's summons on district collectors in a sand mining case, probing legal basis and federalism issues.
SC fines Tamil Nadu Football Assoc. Rs 50K for abusing legal process, bars officials from using association funds for costs.
Supreme Court quashes FIR against a Belgian over a 2018 Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy, ruling the forest fire deaths as a natural calamity.
Bengaluru court orders FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial statement on Sanatana Dharma.
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