MUMBAI: Standup comedian Kunal Kamra, 36, has moved Madras high court for transit anticipatory bail. He seeks protection against an arrest that he apprehends, in the FIR against him for his remarks allegedly about deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, on his show.Kamra’s counsel V Suresh mentioned the petition for an urgent hearing before Justice Sundar…
NEW DELHI: There has been no forward movement on the names reiterated by SC collegium headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud for appointment as HC judges as he demits office as the chief justice of India on Nov 10.The collegium had in Jan 2023 reiterated the names of advocates Saurabh Kirpal for elevation as a…
CHENNAI: Taking exception to the outburst of Justice R Subramanian of Madras HC judge at senior advocate P Wilson while hearing an appeal, All-India Bar Association (AIBA) has written to CJI D Y Chandrachud to frame guidelines for judicial conduct and set up a mechanism to redress complaints of unprofessional conduct by members of judiciary.AIBA…
Madras HC Friday ordered release of controversial YouTuber Savukku Shankar setting aside his detention under Goondas Act. Shankar was arrested on May 4 for making “derogatory” remarks against women police personnel in an interview. Court said speeches criticising govt, its policies and actions, or exposing corrupt and illegal actions in public administration cannot be termed…
CHENNAI: DMK has moved the Madras HC challenging the validity of ECI rules mandating it to approach only the SC for appeals against the commission’s order regarding pre-certification of poll advertisements.Admitting the plea, the bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala and Justice Sathya Narayana Prasad directed the poll body to respond by April 17.The…
