The move to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan for enforcing the Karthigal Deepam order deepens fears that opposition parties are weaponising impeachment to pressure courts and punish judges who refuse to yield to political or ideological demands.
DMK leader T.R. Baalu cast aspersions on Justice G.R. Swaminathan, who allowed the lighting of the lamp atop the Thiruparankundram hill, by alleging that he favoured a particular ideology.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court adopted a stern approach on Wednesday (3rd December) while hearing two separate contempt petitions filed against...
Despite a clear High Court order, officials blocked access to the Deepathoon pillar, stopped the petitioner escorted by CISF and triggered clashes with devotees, prompting strong criticism from BJP leaders and raising fresh concerns over state interference in Hindu rituals.
Justice G.R. Swaminathan said that lighting the Deepam on a hilltop is an old Tamil practice, and the very purpose of the Deepam is to hold a ceremonial flame.
A South Korean conglomerate named Hwaseung has announced to setup its non-leather sports shoe manufacturing hub in the NDA-led State of Andhra Pradesh with...