'Something wrong': SC questions Madras HC's handling of Karur stampede case

IANS | December 12, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday, while examining a report from the Madras High Court's Registrar General in the Karur stampede case, remarked that “something is wrong” with the manner in which the high court dealt with the judicial proceedings arising out of the tragedy, which claimed 41 lives during a rally of actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Kerala HC dismisses appeals against ‘Haal’ certification cuts verdict

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:58 PM

Kochi Dec 12 (IANS) In a significant ruling reinforcing artistic freedom, the Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed appeals filed by the Union Government and the Catholic Congress challenging its single judge's order that had quashed the A-certificate and six mandated cuts for the Malayalam film "Haal".