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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Non-bailable warrant issued against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar after failing to appear before court

MADURAI: The Principal Special Court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases in Madurai issued a non-bailable warrant against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar for failing to appear before the court in a ganja case on Tuesday. Soon after this, the Palanichettipatti police of Theni booked Shankar in a ganja case allegedly based on a search they conducted in a hotel …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested in Chennai over pending ganja possession case

India Today

Controversial YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested on Tuesday and is currently being held at the Teynampet Police Station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in connection with a prior case of ganja possession. The case dates back to Shankar’s stay in Theni district, during which police conducted a search and reportedly recovered 2.5 kilograms of ganja. The case, being handled by the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court junks plea in cases of YouTubers’ ‘Savukku’ Shankar and Felix Gerald

The Hindu

The Madras High Court has refused to order the constitution of a special bench to hear cases related to public-spirited individuals, journalists, and YouTubers like ‘Savukku’ Shankar, alias A. Shankar, of Savukku Media, and G. Felix Gerald of Redpix Media. Balaji dismissed a public interest litigation petition filed by S. Muralidharan and held that no person had the right to …

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4 months ago

Savukku Shankar Not Kept In Solitary Confinement: Tamil Nadu Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law

The Tamil Nadu Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that YouTuber Savukku Shankar was not kept in solitary confinement.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Shankar's mother Kamala challenging his detention under the Tamil Nadu 'Goondas' Act 1982.The bench posted the. The Tamil …

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4 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: August 2024

Live Law

Here's a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court of India proceedings during August 2024. Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice On Bibhav Kumar's Bail Plea Case Title: BIBHAV KUMAR Versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI, SLP No. S. 106 Evidence Act | Accused Can't Be Asked To Discharge Burden Of Proof When Prima Facie Case Wasn't Established By …

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4 months ago

'Why Host Scurillous Interview Against Judiciary, Women IPS Officers?' : Supreme Court Asks Felix Jerald, Stays Bail Condition To Close YouTube Channel

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the condition imposed by the Madras High Court that YouTuber Felix Jerald should shut down his YouTube channel “RedPix 24x7” for getting bail in the criminal case over alleged scandalous remarks in the interview of 'Savukku' Shankar uploaded on the channel.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and. The …

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4 months, 1 week ago

51% Of Country's Preventive Detention Orders Come From Tamil Nadu Every Year : Savukku Shankar's Lawyer Tells Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court today heard the challenge to the 16 FIRs filed against YouTuber Savukku Shankar over an online interview. The Court also heard the habeas corpus petition filed by his mother Kamala challenging his detention under the Tamil Nadu 'Goondas' Act 1982. "In entire India 51% of the preventive detention orders have come from Tamil Nadu every year. On …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu government if 15 FIRs pertain to one interview

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government to confirm if every one of the 15 First Information Reports registered by the State Police across several districts pertain to the same interview given by YouTuber Savukku Shankar. Chandrachud also questioned the State government’s move to issue one detention order as soon as Mr. Shankar is out from an …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

'He Comes Out & You Immediately Put Him Behind Bars' : Supreme Court To TN Govt On Savukku Shankar's Detention

Live Law

The Supreme Court today heard the challenge to the 16 FIRs filed against YouTuber Savukku Shankar over an online interview. Notably, Shankar was recently detained again under the preventive detention law soon after the Madras High Court's order on August 9 quashing his previous detention relating to certain alleged adverse remarks against the Police Officials. Advocate Balaji Srinivasan appearing for …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court notice to T.N. on second detention order against Savukku Shankar

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Tamil Nadu government on a plea by YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s mother challenging an August 12 detention order issued by the State against him under the Goondas Act. Chandrachud promptly issued notice to the State after hearing submissions made by advocate Balaji Srinivasan, along with advocates K. Gowtham Kumar and Harsha …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (12 August-17 August, 2024)

Live Law

Live Law has got you covered with all the latest updates of this last week. Supreme Court Dismisses Himachal Pradesh Govt's Appeal Against HC Decision Quashing Illegal Land Acquisition Case details: State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors v. Balbir Singh & Anr, Diary No. Supreme Court Dismisses ED's Plea Against HC Order Allowing NDTV To Seek Compounding Of Alleged FEMA …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court stays Tamil Nadu police from taking coercive steps against ‘Savukku’ Shankar

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Tamil Nadu Police from taking any coercive measures against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in 16 FIRs registered against him in various districts of the State. On July 18, the Supreme Court had ordered the interim release of Mr. Shankar, who had at the time already been in preventive detention under the Tamil Nadu Goondas …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

SC stays coercive proceedings against YouTuber Savukku Shankar in 17 FIRs

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud granted interim relief to YouTuber Savukku Shankar and stayed all the coercive action against him in 17 FIRs. Advocate Balaji Srinivasan, appearing for Shankar, told the apex court that the latest detention order was issued after the Madras High Court granted Shankar relief and quashed an …

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5 months ago

Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Madras High Court quashes ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under the Goondas Act

The Hindu

Social media content is not thrust upon the viewers. Further, observing that the Goondas Act could be invoked only if a person had indulged in acts prejudicial to maintenance of public order, the Bench said: “Speeches criticising the government, its policies and actions or exposing corrupt or illegal actions in public administration cannot be termed as a threat to public …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar granted interim relief by Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, July 18, 2024 ordered the interim release of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar who was detained under the Goondas Act in May by the Tamil Nadu police. Meanwhile, Mr. Shankar’s mother, A. Kamala, represented by senior advocate Siddharth Dave and advocate Balaji Srinivasan, had appealed to the Supreme Court against his incarceration. On Thursday, a Supreme Court …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Is Savukku Shankar a threat to national security?': SC poser to TN govt on detained YouTuber

New Indian Express

Hearing the appeal of A Kamala, the mother of YouTuber Savukku Shankar who has been detained by the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Monday told the state government that it could not be too harsh on him. Is he a threat to national security," asked a two-judge Bench of the top court, led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and …

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6 months ago

Savukku Shankar sent to police custody for four days

The Hindu

The Judicial Magistrate I in Karur on Tuesday granted the police four days custody of YouTuber Savukku Shankar to interrogate him in an alleged cheating case filed by the Karur town police. The police filed a petition before the JM-I court, seeking police custody of Shankar for seven days. Claiming that it was a false case, the advocate appearing for …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar’s case: Madras High Court refuses to grant bail to YouTuber Felix Gerald

The Hindu

The Madras High Court on Monday, June 24, 2024, refused to grant bail to YouTuber G. Felix Gerald in a case booked against him by the Coimbatore cyber crime police for having interviewed ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar who reportedly made certain objectionable remarks about women police personnel in Tamil Nadu. When the petitioner’s counsel stated that he was a …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar case: YouTuber Felix Gerald moves Madras High Court seeking bail

The Hindu

The Madras High Court on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, granted time till June 24 for the Coimbatore cyber crime police to file their counter affidavit to a petition filed by YouTuber G. Felix Gerald, 49, seeking bail in a case booked for his interview with ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar in which the latter had reportedly made derogatory remarks about …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Savukku Shankar withdrew fast in jail after threat by cops’

New Indian Express

MADURAI: The counsel of incarcerated YouTuber Savukku Shankar on Thursday told media persons in Madurai that Shankar had observed a two-day hunger strike inside Puzhal central prison to condemn the alleged mistreatment meted out to him. Earlier, Shankar was lodged at a separate cell, meant for mentally ill patients in the Coimbatore central prison. To condemn the treatment in the …

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7 months ago

Justice Swaminathan didn’t consult with co-judge in YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s case, states Madras HC

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Justice G Jayachandran of the Madras High Court has stated that Justice GR Swaminathan showed a ‘semblance of personal bias’ against the Tamil Nadu police in quashing their order to detain jailed YouTuber Savukku Shankar under the Goondas Act without giving a fair opportunity to the police to present their case and without consulting the co-judge in the bench. …

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7 months ago

Justice G.R. Swaminathan passed orders ‘hastily’ in Savukku Shankar’s case, says Justice G. Jayachandran of Madras High Court

The Hindu

Justice G. Jayachandran of the Madras High Court has said that Justice G.R. Swaminathan has exhibited bias against the State police by “showing interest in passing orders hastily without consulting the Bench partner “ in a habeas corpus petition filed against the preventive detention of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar under the Goondas Act. Answering a reference made to …

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7 months ago

Dismiss plea against ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under Goondas Act, Chennai Police Commissioner urges Madras High Court

The Hindu

YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar’s mother has filed a habeas corpus petition challenging his detention under the Goondas Act even before the Home Secretary could refer the matter to the Advisory Board for its opinion and therefore, the petition must be dismissed, Greater Chennai City Commissioner of Police Sandeep Rai Rathore, has contended before the Madras High Court. In …

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7 months ago

Savukku Shankar Detention Case:Justice Swaminathan May Recused If Influenced by External Factors,Says Justice Jayachandran

Live Law

The Madras High Court on Thursday ruled that the split verdict passed concerning the detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar was without following the principles of natural justice granting fair opportunity. Justice Jayachandran noted that while the court was not bound by a hard and fast rule of granting 4 weeks to file counter, especially in cases dealing with detention orders, …

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Non-bailable warrant issued against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar after failing to appear before court

YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested in Chennai over pending ganja possession case

Madras High Court junks plea in cases of YouTubers’ ‘Savukku’ Shankar and Felix Gerald

Savukku Shankar Not Kept In Solitary Confinement: Tamil Nadu Govt Tells Supreme Court

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: August 2024

'Why Host Scurillous Interview Against Judiciary, Women IPS Officers?' : Supreme Court Asks Felix Jerald, Stays Bail Condition To Close YouTube Channel

51% Of Country's Preventive Detention Orders Come From Tamil Nadu Every Year : Savukku Shankar's Lawyer Tells Supreme Court

Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu government if 15 FIRs pertain to one interview

'He Comes Out & You Immediately Put Him Behind Bars' : Supreme Court To TN Govt On Savukku Shankar's Detention

Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court notice to T.N. on second detention order against Savukku Shankar

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (12 August-17 August, 2024)

Supreme Court stays Tamil Nadu police from taking coercive steps against ‘Savukku’ Shankar

SC stays coercive proceedings against YouTuber Savukku Shankar in 17 FIRs

Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Madras High Court quashes ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under the Goondas Act

‘Savukku’ Shankar granted interim relief by Supreme Court

'Is Savukku Shankar a threat to national security?': SC poser to TN govt on detained YouTuber

Savukku Shankar sent to police custody for four days

‘Savukku’ Shankar’s case: Madras High Court refuses to grant bail to YouTuber Felix Gerald

‘Savukku’ Shankar case: YouTuber Felix Gerald moves Madras High Court seeking bail

‘Savukku Shankar withdrew fast in jail after threat by cops’

Justice Swaminathan didn’t consult with co-judge in YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s case, states Madras HC

Justice G.R. Swaminathan passed orders ‘hastily’ in Savukku Shankar’s case, says Justice G. Jayachandran of Madras High Court

Dismiss plea against ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under Goondas Act, Chennai Police Commissioner urges Madras High Court

Savukku Shankar Detention Case:Justice Swaminathan May Recused If Influenced by External Factors,Says Justice Jayachandran