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policy Bar&Bench Wednesday, 13 May 2026 NEW

Plea in Madras High Court challenges CM Vijay’s decision to appoint his astrologer as OSD

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Summary

A plea has been filed before the Madras High Court challenging the appointment of astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay [Rathi Vs State of Tamil Nadu].The plea was mentioned for urgent listing today before a Vacation Bench of Justices Victoria Gowri and N Senthilkumar, and is expected to be heard tomorrow. Justices Victoria Gowri and N SenthilkumarThe petitioner, R Rathi, a practising lawyer, has sought a writ of quo warranto agai

Key Facts

Type Policy
Source Bar and Bench
Published Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups

Key Numbers

Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030

Key Authorities

Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable Energy

Key Stakeholders

Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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