Madras High Court: The DMK government of Tamil Nadu has received a big blow from the Madurai bench of Madras High Court. The court has rejected the government’s objections in the case related to permission for lighting of lamps on the stone pillar near the dargah located on Tiruparankundram hills.

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday (January 6) upheld the order in which lamps were asked to be lit on the stone pillar near the dargah on Tiruparankundram hills.

‘No strong evidence presented’

The court clearly said that no strong evidence was presented by the state government and Hazrat Sultan Sikandar Badusha Avulia Dargah, which could prove that there is a ban on lighting lamps there in any Aagam Shastra. Taking a tough stance on the arguments of the state government, the court said that it is ‘shocking and incomprehensible’ to believe that the people of Devasthanam should light a lamp on a stone pillar just for one day in a year and that would lead to law and order.

DMK government reprimanded

The court further said that such a situation can arise only when the state itself encourages it. The court also expressed the hope that no government will do this for any political gain. Along with this, the court also said that the claim of declaring the stone pillar as the property of the Dargah also casts doubt on the efforts for reconciliation or mediation made before the court.

The order was not obeyed

This case is related to the order of the Single Judge dated December 1, 2025, in which the people of Arulmigu Subramaniam Swamy Temple in Tiruparankundram were asked to light lamps on the Deepthoon built on the hill top on the day of Karthigai Deepam. But this order could not be followed that day. After this, on the same day, the single judge allowed the devotees to go to the hill themselves and light the lamp, yet the lamp was not lit. After this, action related to contempt of court was initiated, which is still going on.

The incident of death of children due to cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh has raised serious questions on the quality and monitoring of raw materials in India. At the same time, now the central government has also become strict in this matter. The central government has also accused the Tamil Nadu government regarding this matter.

The Union Health Ministry said that the ongoing controversy over the death of 20 children in Madhya Pradesh due to consumption of cough syrup is not a matter of assigning blame between the Center and the Tamil Nadu government, but first of all it is a matter of accountability. Despite clear recommendations from the Center for Food and Drug Administration, Tamil Nadu has failed to take action in this matter.

Union Health Ministry accuses Tamil Nadu government

Sources in the Health Ministry have said that this matter is not at all a blame game between the Central Government and the Tamil Nadu Government. The only question is, why has the FDA of Tamil Nadu not taken any action in this matter till now? Why did they not file criminal charges despite the recommendations made by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)? Also, why was the license not canceled despite clear instructions from DCGI?

Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department presented 26 page report

This statement from the Health Ministry comes after the Drug Control Department of Tamil Nadu presented a 26-page report, in which it has been made clear that Shreson Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif, committed more than 350 violations. The report also revealed lack of cleanliness in the company, rusty equipment and illegal use of non-pharma grade chemicals.

CDSCO issued instructions to all states and union territories

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has taken a major step after the death of children allegedly due to spoiled cough medicine in Madhya Pradesh. On behalf of the country’s top drug regulator, Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Rajiv Singh Raghuvanshi issued strict instructions to the drug controllers of all states and union territories. He directed that every batch of raw material and finished product should be compulsorily tested before manufacturing or selling any medicine.

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Madras High Court: The Madras High Court on Thursday (17 April 2025) directed the Tamil Nadu Police to register a case against the state forest minister K Ponmudi. He was removed from the post of party due to the controversial statement made by Ponmudi. The High Court warned the police that if he does not register an FIR against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader in the state, he will start contempt proceedings by taking self -cognizance against him.

High court judge warns police

Justice N Anand Venkatesh warned the police, saying, “Now the court has taken cognizance of the case. Even if you do not have a complaint, file a case and proceed to the investigation. ”Justice took automatic cognizance in the case and fixed the date of 23 April for further hearing.

The party also took action against Ponmudi

Ponmudi recently raised controversy by commenting on Shaiva-Vishnav in a public meeting in a public meeting. His statement was criticized on a large scale. His own party MP Kanimoi was also among those who criticized Ponmudi. DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin removed Ponmudi from the post of Deputy General Secretary of the party, although the senior leader later apologized for his unfair remarks.

In a public function, he made objectionable statements related to women about Hindu religious identity, after which the party also took action on them. He commented on Hindu Tilak, which went viral on social media. DMK MP Kanimozhi also objected to his statement.

BJP accuses Stalin and India alliance

Amit Malviya, the head of BJP IT cell, targeted CM Stalin on this issue. Amit Malviya posted on X and said, “Be it DMK, Congress, TMC or RJD, the members of India coalition look united to insult Hindu beliefs, not from ideology.