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Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Article 142 Powers: Implications for Tamil Nadu's Legislative Standoff with Governor
Nov 20, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The Supreme Court has clarified it cannot use special powers under Article 142 to declare bills as 'deemed passed,' creating uncertainty for Tamil Nadu's government seeking to implement 10 bills. This ruling shifts responsibility back to Governor RN Ravi, who now has discretionary authority regarding these twice-approved bills. The case highlights ongoing tensions between state governments and governors over legislative processes, with significant political implications ahead of next year's Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Government Blames AIADMK for Drug Testing Failures Following Deadly Cough Syrup Tragedy
Oct 11, 2025 02:20 pm CST
The Tamil Nadu government has shifted responsibility to the previous AIADMK administration for significant failures in drug testing oversight revealed in a 2024 CAG report. These regulatory gaps have gained renewed attention following the deaths of 23 children linked to contaminated cough syrup manufactured by Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceutical company Sresan. The report highlighted alarming shortfalls in inspections and sample collection between 2016-2021, raising serious questions about pharmaceutical safety standards across India.