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Submit revised proposal for appointment of DGP within seven days: SC to Tamil Nadu
By Chennaivision on February 13, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit within a week its revised proposal to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the appointment of director general of police (DGP). A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the UPSC would make its final recommendation within two weeks… Continue reading "Submit revised proposal for appointment of DGP within seven days: SC to Tamil Nadu"
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Supreme Court directs all states to provide free sanitary pads in all schools
By Chennaivision on January 31, 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and Union Territories to ensure that schools provide biodegradable menstrual sanitary pads to students for free. Recognising the right to menstrual hygiene and access to menstrual hygiene products, the court said that it is part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. A bench of Justices J… Continue reading "Supreme Court directs all states to provide free sanitary pads in all schools"
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Tamil Nadu SIR: Election Commission directed by SC to display voter discrepancies
By Chennaivision on January 30, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission to publish the names of about 1.6 crore persons against whom the poll panel had raised “logical discrepancy” objections during the special intensive revision exercise in Tamil Nadu, The Hindu reported. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed that the list be posted in… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu SIR: Election Commission directed by SC to display voter discrepancies"
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SC directs states to deploy additional staff for SIR duty
By Chennaivision on December 5, 2025

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, issued a slew of directions to address the problems faced by the BLOs while working in the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in various states. A two-judge Bench of the top court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, in its order directed that the states which were… Continue reading "SC directs states to deploy additional staff for SIR duty"
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SC notice to Centre on plea to implement women’s reservation in Parliament
By Chennaivision on November 11, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Central government on a plea filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, seeking the implementation of a law for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan asked the government to respond to the PIL seeking… Continue reading "SC notice to Centre on plea to implement women’s reservation in Parliament"
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Supreme Court to deal with digital arrest cases with an iron hand
By Chennaivision on November 4, 2025

The Supreme Court said on Monday that digital arrest frauds need to be dealt with an “iron hand” after it was informed by the Centre that Indian citizens have been duped of an estimated ₹3,000 crore in such cases. A bench headed by justice Surya Kant said, “If we ignore this problem or cow down now and don’t pass stringent… Continue reading "Supreme Court to deal with digital arrest cases with an iron hand"
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Tamil Nadu challenges Governor’s Bill referral in Supreme Court
By Chennaivision on October 16, 2025

Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court challenging what it described as the Governor’s “illegal and unconstitutional” decision to refer the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the President instead of granting his assent. The State’s writ petition, filed through its Chief Secretary, names the Governor, the Union of India, and the University… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu challenges Governor’s Bill referral in Supreme Court"
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SC questions Madras HC’s order directing formation of SIT to probe Karur stampede
By Chennaivision on October 11, 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday raised several questions to the Tamil Nadu government while hearing petitions on the ongoing investigation into the stampede in Karur. It also flagged the “impropriety” with the Madras High Court’s Chennai bench’s order directing a special investigation team (SIT) probe when the petition only sought guidelines to hold roadshows. The Supreme Court questioned how the… Continue reading "SC questions Madras HC’s order directing formation of SIT to probe Karur stampede"
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PM speaks to CJI Gavai after shoe hurling incident in SC
By Chennaivision on October 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai following the incident in the Supreme Court when a lawyer tried to hurl a shoe at the CJI inside the court. “The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society.… Continue reading "PM speaks to CJI Gavai after shoe hurling incident in SC"
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Supreme Court rejects DMK leader’s plea seeking clarification of earlier order
By Chennaivision on October 7, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea of DMK leader V Senthil Balaji seeking clarification of court’s earlier order on whether he can be appointed as a minister again during the pendency of trial in alleged cash-for-job scam. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi rejected the contention of Balaji, put forth by senior advocate… Continue reading "Supreme Court rejects DMK leader’s plea seeking clarification of earlier order"

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