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Five Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail for Fraud in DRT Property Valuation Case

By Atul Krishan April 3, 2025 Auction Fraud Bank Fraud CBI corruption case Debt Recovery Tribunal Dhanalakshmi Bank India Judiciary Legal proceedings Madras High Court Madurai Bench N. Venkeeshwaran Public Corruption R. Anitha R. Rajesh Kannan S. Kasimayan Selvaraj Supreme Court Upset Price Manipulation

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sentenced five individuals, including former bank and tribunal officials, to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2009 corruption case investigated by the CBI. The accused were found guilty of conspiring to undervalue auction properties for personal gain, leading to financial losses. The High Court overturned their 2016 acquittal, imposing a total fine of ₹27 lakh. However, the sentences have been temporarily suspended following a Supreme Court order.

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Balancing LGBTQ rights; avoiding extremism

By TNI Team February 4, 2025 Balancing Rights and Safety Ethical Medical Practices Gender Change Operations Informed Consent LGBTQ Rights Madras High Court Medical Education Curriculum Puberty Blockers

The Madras High Court recently called to revamp the medical education curriculum to tackle LGBTQIA+ phobia. This highlights the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance.…

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Supreme Court upholds 2020 verdict on Nilgiris Elephant Corridor

By Sumit Kumar December 21, 2024 elephant corridor elephant corridor in the Nilgiris Madras High Court Mithun Chakraborty Nilgiri Elephant Corridor Sigur plateau Sigur plateau of the Nilgiris The Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has reiterated its 2020 verdict that mandates private property owners to vacate lands falling within the elephant corridor in the…

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