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The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
How did actor Vijay register a win in the TVK flag dispute case?
The story so far: Actor C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been facing multiple civil cases since it launched its party flag. While a representative of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) approached the City Civil Court in Chennai, objecting to the depiction of two trumpeting elephants in TVK's flag, a trust titled Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paribalana Sabai filed a civil suit in the Madras High Court alleging a 'deceptively' similar colour scheme having been used in the flag. The first Assistant City Civil Court in Chennai on July 11, 2025 dismissed an application filed on behalf of BSP to grant an interim injunction restraining Mr. Vijay from using the two elephants in his party flag. The court also refused to grant the liberty to file a fresh application for an interim injunction against TVK's flag. What is the BSP's case all about? It was Periyaranban alias R. Elangovan, the Tamil Nadu general secretary of BSP, who had filed an original suit in the city civil court against TVK president Mr. Vijay and general secretary Bussy Anand alias N. Anand early this year. According to the plaintiff, BSP was a national party which had been allotted an 'elephant' as its reserved election symbol across the country, but for Assam, by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Further, the BSP's flag too had a picture of an elephant. In such circumstances, the party was shocked to find two elephants in TVK's flag introduced on August 22, 2024. Though a complaint was lodged in this regard with the ECI, the latter replied that it could not interfere with the disputes related to party flags. Hence, the plaintiff had chosen to file the suit along with the application for interim injunction. The applicant claimed that the voters generally identify the symbol of elephant with the BSP and that they were bound to get confused if TVK also uses the pictures of elephants in its flag. 'The BSP will be the ultimate sufferer. The loyal voter base of the BSP will be sabotaged due to a visually-similar symbol in the eyes of the public. The confusion over symbols has far reaching ramifications affecting the fundamental principles of democratic polity. Permitting the newly-formed TVK to use the symbol of elephant in TVK party flag would amount to diluting BSP's identity and confusing the electorate,' the application read. How did TVK respond to it? TVK's general secretary Mr. Anand filed a detailed counter affidavit to the interim injunction petition through his counsel K. Gowtham Kumar and the counter was adopted by Mr. Vijay. Categorically denying all assertions made by the applicant as untenable, the TVK office-bearers contended their flag had been meticulously designed to reflect the party's core values, ideological foundation and its vision for the future of Tamil Nadu. Unlike a single white colour standing elephant on the blue colour flag of BSP, TVK's flag had two trumpeting battle elephants flanking a Vaagai flower (Albizia lebbeck). The depiction of the two pachyderms had been inspired by the majestic twin war elephants of historic Tamil armies. 'Elephants have long symbolised immense strength, discipline and strategic powers. These figures evoke the commanding presence of Kumki elephants, representing leadership capable of channelling even the fiercest energies towards constructive and victorious outcomes. Remarkably, records from the Chola era state that their armies fielded over 60,000 elephants. Renowned Scholar Thomas R. Trautmann, in his historical study 'Elephants and Kings,' notes that the development of war elephants was a characteristic feature of the South Indian military tradition. Classical Tamil literature also celebrates these noble creatures using poetic expressions such as Muransevi Yaanai (elephants with fanlike ears) underscoring their grandeur, distinctiveness and revered place in the Tamil culture,' the two top office-bearers of TVK said. They said, the two elephants in the TVK flag had no relation to BSP's election symbol and denied the assertion of any kind of confusion being caused among the electorate. What clinched the case? When the interim injunction application was listed for hearing before the city civil court on July 11, 2025, the applicant's counsel made an endorsement to withdraw the application by stating that a new cause of action had arisen because of another party too using the elephant symbol in its flag. He said that former BSP State president K. Armstrong's wife Porkodi Armstrong had started a political party named Tamil Maanila Bahujan Samaj Party (TMBSP) and that its flag too had an elephant similar to the one found in BSP's flag. Therefore, he sought to withdraw the present interim injunction application and sought the leave of the court to file a fresh application against both TVK as well as TMBSP. Senior counsel Vijay Narayan, representing Mr. Vijay, objected to the plea for grant of liberty to file a fresh interim injunction application against TVK. He said, courts could grant liberty only to file a fresh suit under Order 23 Rule 1(3) of Civil Procedure Code and that no such liberty could be granted for filing fresh applications. Pursuant to the arguments advanced by the senior counsel, the applicant's counsel made an endorsement that he would not pursue the present application for interim injunction. 'On the basis of the endorsement made by the learned petitioner's counsel, this petition is dismissed as not pressed against the respondents. Further, TVK and TMBSP are separate parties and founders of each of the parties also separate persons. If the petitioner would like to take legal action against the TMBSP founders, he could very well file a separate suit as against them. The request by the petitioner's counsel regarding liberty to file fresh application as against these respondents (Mr. Vijay and Mr. Anand), along with others, is not sustainable and rejected because the main suit is pending for the same cause of action,' the civil court judge P. Chandrasekar concluded.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hyderabad court orders repayment of Rs 11 lakh hand loan after family dispute turns legal
Hyderabad: With a hand loan dispute within a family turning into a legal battle, a local court has ordered 36-year-old Syed Rafiq, a resident of Borabanda, to repay Rs 11.88 lakh to his maternal uncle, Md Shabbeer, ending a nearly decade-long tussle over the hand loan. Shabbeer, now 58, told the court he had lent Rs 9.3 lakh to Rafiq in 2012 to help him set up a business. What began as a gesture of support within the family soon spiralled into a courtroom fight when Rafiq failed to return the money. Despite signing an acknowledgment in front of police in 2013, Rafiq never repaid the amount. Instead, he denied taking any money and claimed that the documents were forged and the acknowledgement letter was signed under police pressure, allegations the II senior civil judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad, found to be baseless. The judge pointed out that Rafiq never filed any formal complaint of coercion and failed to produce any evidence to support his claims. Witnesses included family members, Rafiq's own brother, and Shabbeer's younger brother, who confirmed the loan transactions. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The court also took note of a letter signed by Rafiq, promising to repay the debt by Oct 2014. His refusal to accept a legal notice served in 2015 further weakened his defence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Little-Known RMD Strategy Approved by the IRS Undo Rafiq argued that the suit was time-barred and questioned the lack of income tax documentation. But the court ruled that the 2013 letter acknowledging the debt effectively reset the limitation period. As for the source of funds, Shabbeer explained that the money was arranged through personal means, including a chit fund and loans from family and friends. Calling Rafiq's defence 'an attempt to escape liability,' the court concluded that Shabbeer provided sufficient proof. The judge ordered Rafiq to pay Rs 11,88,924 along with interest, 12% annually from the date of filing the suit until the date of decree, and 6% thereafter, plus legal costs. What began as a family favour has ended in a legal reminder that even hand loans between close relatives can come back with interest.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Hans India
Bomb threat throws cops in a tizzy
Hyderabad: A bomb threat received through an email, warning of RDX-based IEDs planted in several public places, including the City Civil Court and Raj Bhavan, put the entire police wing on the edge in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The security teams along with dog squads and bomb squads conducted thorough searches for more than 3 hours and found the threat was a hoax. The city Civil Court was gripped with panic following the email sent at 3:53 am warning that the RDX-based IEDs had been planted on the court premises. Court officials noticed the email at 11 am, which led to the suspension of work for the day. The entire court premises were immediately evacuated. Judges, lawyers, staff, and visitors rushed out in panic after they were told to vacate the court building. The Mirchowk Police cordoned off the area and conducted searches. The email, purportedly from aggrieved students of Anna University, stated that the IEDs were planted to draw the attention of the Tamil Nadu DGP. The email warned that the IEDs planted in the 'Gymkhana Club Hyderabad will detonate 23 minutes after the court.' It was also stated in the email that 'The 4 RDX 800 base fuses are purposely doped to a very minimal amount to have little impact and casualties'. Extensive searches were also carried out at the Raj Bhavan, Gymkhana Club, and Secunderabad Civil Court. Police teams and bomb disposal squads rushed to these places and alerted the people in the premises. The police declared that nothing suspicious was found after the searches in the places which were mentioned in the email.
NDTV
08-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Bomb Threats At 4 Places In Hyderabad, Search Operations Underway
Hyderabad: Bomb threats at City Civil Courts, Raj Bhavan, and a couple of other places in Hyderabad created a scare on Tuesday, prompting police to launch a thorough search of the premises. Police went on alert after an email threatened bomb blasts at the City Civil Court in the old city, the Raj Bhavan, the Gymkhana Club, and the Secunderabad Civil Court. The email reportedly received at the City Civil Court in the old city threatened that RDX-based improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were planted at these places. Police swung into action to launch a search at all four places with the help of bomb disposal and sniffer dog squads. Police were conducting a thorough search at Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the governor. Searches were on at the Gymkhana Club and civil courts in the old city of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Police have so far not found any suspicious objects during the search operations. The bomb threat triggered chaos at City Civil Court in the old city as judges, lawyers, and clients present rushed out. All the activities in the court halls came to a halt when all those present were asked to vacate the premises. Police teams from Mirchowk Police Station, led by Mirchowk Assistant Commissioner of Police Venkateshwar Rao, rushed to the court. The bomb disposal squad, with advanced detection equipment and sniffer dogs, conducted a thorough search of the premises. The incident triggered panic and brought the court work to a halt. Senior police officials went around the old and new blocks of the court. The court is located in Purani Haveli near the old Police Commissioner's office. The building currently houses the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Zone. The email was reportedly sent in the early hours of the day in the name of some former students of Anna University. The police launched an investigation to trace the origin of the email and identify those responsible for spreading panic.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Miss World pageant: Nizam's kin disappointed over govt. keeping them out of Chowmahalla Palace dinner
The direct descendants of Nizam VII, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, have expressed disappointment over their exclusion from the welcome dinner organised at Chowmahalla Palace as part of the Miss World 2025 pageant. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and copies marked to the Minister of Tourism and Tourism Secretary, one of the grandsons of the last Nizam, Mir Najaf Ali Khan, said on Tuesday that it was unfortunate that the direct descendants of the last Nizam were not invited for the dinner organised at Chowmahalla Palace, one of the historic properties and legacies of their forefathers. 'It is regrettable that the heirs of the last Nizam, whose legacy, vision and generosity continue to shape the cultural and historical identity of Hyderabad, were excluded from an event of international prominence and that too being held at a palace owned by him (the last Nizam). Hyderabad has always been globally recognised for its rich cultural heritage, royal hospitality and delectable cuisine – the legacies that we owe much to the contributions of the Nizam's dynasty,' Mr. Najaf Ali Khan said, adding that Chowmahalla Palace was owned by his grandfather and he was currently pursuing a partition suit with respect to the said property, pending adjudication before the City Civil Court. He appealed to the Chief Minister to respect the rightful sentiments and legal standing of the Nizam's family while organising events of significance in future.
