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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
‘Provide protection to activist under Witness Protection Scheme'
Principal District Judge S. Sivakadatcham has ordered protection to Madurai-based activist M. Gnanasekaran of Vadipatti who was facing threat from quarry operators. Gnanasekaran participated in protests against illegal quarry operations around Kachaikatti in Vadipatti. The PDJ ordered that protection be provided to the activist under the Witness Protection Scheme. He is a witness in the case. The judge ordered regular patrolling around the house of the witness and also installation of security devices, including CCTV cameras and alarm. The judge ordered that escort be provided to the witness to and from court and to either provide a government vehicle or State-funded conveyance for hearing. The judge instructed the witness to inform the police station concerned if he wants to go out of his village. The Judicial Magistrate, Vadipatti, was directed to dispose of the case as expeditiously as possible.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Sapling planting drive held on court campus
As part of the mega sapling planting drive, around 50 tree saplings were planted on the Sivaganga District Court Complex. Sivaganga Principal District Judge K. Arivoli planted the saplings and watered them at the event. The saplings were planted near the Mediation Centre on the court premises. The PDJ spoke about the importance of planting trees and protecting the environment. She urged the authorities to nurture the saplings with proper care. The mega sapling planting drive is being implemented following the direction from the Tamil Nadu Legal Services Authority. The sapling planting drive is part of a larger campaign to protect the environment which included the Eco Friendly Atmosphere project. As part of the project, varieties of saplings will be grown and maintained for about nine months at the nursery established on the court premises. After nine months, the saplings will be planted in various places including the court campus, parks, roadsides and other public utility areas wherever it is feasible. Judge of Special Court for trial of cases under Prevention of Corruption Act N. Senthil Murali, the Secretary of Sivaganga District Legal Services Authority V. Radika, advocates, court staff, Sivaganga District Legal Services Authority staff and others were present during the sapling planting drive.
