TVK's plea, moved through its General Secretary, Aadhav Arjuna, had challenged the Madras High Court's decision to order a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur Stampede, despite raising doubts over the independence of the state police regarding the investigation.
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking CBI investigation into the death of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consumption of toxic cough syrup.
In his letter, the MP Midhun Reddy warned that fake liquor made with toxic chemicals like methanol is endangering human lives. Several incidents of poisoning and fatalities have been reported in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states, he noted, adding that the poorest consumers are the wo
It sought direction from the Centre to set up a National Judicial Commission or Expert Committee to investigate the regulatory failures that allowed the circulation of substandard cough syrups, and to suggest robust measures to prevent such tragedies.
In a letter to the Kerala Additional Chief Secretary (Home), SASS National Chairman SJR Kumar said that an investigation conducted by the Devaswom Vigilance or the Kerala State Police cannot be expected to reveal the full truth, as there exists a serious possibility of interference or man
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a CBI investigation into the death of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after the consumption of toxic cough syrup.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea filed against Madras High Court's decision to dismiss a petition that sought a CBI probe into the Karur stampede during Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's rally.
Earlier on Monday, the Kerala High Court ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged theft of gold from Sabarimala temple, while also directing that the investigation be confidential and no information be leaked.
The investigation will be led by former Superintendent of Police S Sasidharan, and overseen by Crime branch chief Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) H Venkatesh. The team will consist of three inspectors, including cyber experts.
"This is a very serious matter... UB Group and Vijay Mallaya donated more than 30 kg of gold to the Sabarimala Temple for plating various things. Unfortunately, through some middlemen, more than 5kg of that gold was robbed," Satheesan told ANI.
Dismissing two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) seeking transfer of the probe to the CBI, the vacation bench comprising Justices M Dhandapani and M Jothiraman observed that the petitions were not maintainable, noting that the investigation is still at a preliminary stage.