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Tamil Nadu High Court Confronts State Officials Over Failure to Implement Karthigai Deepam Lighting Order
Dec 17, 2025 10:06 pm CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has questioned Tamil Nadu officials for allegedly failing to implement a judicial order permitting the lighting of Karthigai Deepam on a disputed pillar near a dargah at Thiruparankundram hill. The contempt hearing involves senior state officials and highlights tensions between religious practices and administrative decisions in the region.
Former CJI BR Gavai Reflects on Shoe-Throwing Incident and Defends Judiciary's Transparency
Nov 27, 2025 12:08 am CST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai discusses his measured response to a courtroom shoe-throwing incident, defends the transparency of the Supreme Court collegium system, and addresses key issues facing India's judiciary including judge shortages and the boundaries of judicial activism.