Tamil Nadu says the resolution behind the case was withdrawn in 2004. The court indicated a brief Tuesday consideration; no final disposal or ruling on free speech has occurred.
October 3 reports attribute a new five-case total to Chennai police following a further complaint. The exact registration date was not available, and the allegations remain under investigation.
Tamil Nadu Congress chief Manickam Tagore said Vijay’s party had joined the bloc after TVK representatives attended an October 3 consultation on electoral-roll protests.
The government’s October 2 statement says Hindi lettering was removed and departmental proceedings began. The highways minister dates the suspensions to October 1.
An October 1 statement details the alleged investment network and confirms September 29 arrests. The accused were remanded to judicial custody; the investigation continues.
Thursday’s police account describes an ongoing investigation into a September 22 incident. The survivor’s identity and identifying personal details are withheld.
The September 30 ruling concerns Shanti and Mahendra Simhan. Prosecutors cited the early investigation, while their lawyers challenged the arrests and continued custody.
On September 30, the court allowed the investigation team more time and adjourned the petition for four weeks. It did not order the chief minister or ministers to appear before investigators.
Projects with bids more than 15% below estimates will undergo additional checks. The first round is targeted for December, followed by a separate-team review.