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UPDATE:

2005-04-13T13:40:00.000-07:00

Dinamalar reports Sankarraman case to be committed to Chengelpet Sessions court today. All 25 accused ordered in court. After committal today, the trial hearing will move from Kancheepuram Court to Chengelpet Sessions court.Appu and Kathiravan's lawyers unable to cross-examine approver, citing inability to prepare effective cross, as they have not received all the case documents from the

Approver In the Hot Seat - further details of cross...

2005-04-12T01:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050411111106&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0-EXCERPTS"Did you go to Pillayarpatti to seek forgiveness for your sins? Question put to Ravi Subramaniam"Kanchipuram, April 12: Right after Sankarraman's muder, you went to Pillayarpatti [was it] to get forgiveness for your sins?, Defense lawyer for Vijayendrar [Swamigal], Senior Attorney T.

2005-04-12T01:02:00.000-07:00

Showing signs of wear, Ravi Subramaniam appears in court Apr 11 under tight police guard...

Approver Falters on Cross!

2005-04-12T00:27:00.000-07:00

-- unable to recall key dates from his statement made just 4 days ago!! --admits grudge against key accused!http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050411111024&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0"Ravi Subramaniam's testimony obtained by police terrorizing him"Kanchipuram, April 12: Varadarajan, former Sankaramatam manager Sundaresa Iyer's attorney accused police of obtaining

Police openly coach approver: Testimony scripted, say Defense

2005-04-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050411110934&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0"'Ravi Subramaniam's testimony follows someone's scripted dialogue' - Jayendrar [Swamigal]'s Lawyer's Criticism" Kancheepuram April 12: Jayendrar [Swami]'s lawyer K.S.Dinakaran said that RAvi Subramaniam testified according to teh script some people gave him.The cross-examination conducted on

Prosecution gung-ho on bench warrants...

2005-04-11T22:44:00.000-07:00

(....EXCEPT when it comes to their very own PK!!)http://www.maalaimalar.com/asp/news/dis_news_article.asp?artid=51502 - Excerpts"Ravi Subramaniam's Cross-Examination"Kancheepuram, April 11 - Ravi Subramaniam, who turned approver in the Sankarraman murder case gave testimony in Kancheepuram court. At that time, he gave shocking reports about [both] the Sankaracharyas' involvement in Sankarraman's

Greed, Superstition, and a Woman's Fury

2005-04-09T16:35:00.000-07:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005april10/fpnews3.asp"What were the Reasons for Entrapping in a Murder Case? Shocking information in Jayendrar [Swamigal]'s Supreme Court Petition"[Caption under Sankaracharya's picture reads]:"Even after I got bail in the Supreme Court, Chief Minister Jayalalita has let out a number of questionable reports about me."New Delhi: Jayendrar [Swamigal] has filed a petition in

Medical College Issue Hits High Court

2005-04-07T18:10:00.000-07:00

www.dinamalar.com/final.asp"Petition in High Court Asking to Issue Certificate to Medical College named after Jayendrar."11. Chennai: A plea has been filed in High Court asking the court to order issueance of a no objection certificate to launch a new medical college named for Kanchi [Sankaracharya] Jayendrar [Swamigal]The High Court issued a noticde to the Tamil Nadu Government ordering that

Approver Testifies

2005-04-07T17:34:00.000-07:00

www.dinamalar.com/final.asp - April 7, 2005 issue date8. "How was Sankarraman's murder done? Approver Ravi Subramaniam's sensational testimony in court."Kanchipuram: Jayendrar [Swamigal] gave 50 lakhs to kill Sankarraman. Ravi Subramaniam revealed this sensational information in court. The prosecution conducted its examination of Ravi Subramaniam, who turned approver in the Sankarraman murder

Sundaresa Iyer files Habeas Corpus plea in Supreme Court

2005-04-05T02:17:00.000-07:00

http://www.dinamalar.com/2005april05/imp21.asp "Sundaresa Iyer petitions Supreme Court"New Delhi - Kanchi Mutt Manager Sundaresa Iyer, detained in jail under the Goonda's Act in the Sankarraman murder case, has filed a Habeas Corpus plea in the Supreme Court.Sundaresa Iyer, arrested in the violent on murder of Sankarraman, has since been detained in jail under the Goonda's Act. He had filed a

Case cannot stand, Reign of Terror in TN: H.Raja

2005-04-04T23:13:00.000-07:00

http://www.dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=175914&disdate=4/5/2005&advt=2 - Excerpts"In Kalavai: MLA H.Raja mmets Jayendrar [Swamigal]" Kalavai, April 5: BJP State Secretary MLA H.Raja met and spoke with Jayendrar [Swami] who is staying in Kalavai Sankaramatam's own Brindavanam yesterday at 7 [pm] in the evening. He emerged at 9 pm after meeting with Jayendrar [Swamigal]. With him was South

No justice for Sankaracharya in Tamil Nadu ...

2005-03-31T21:07:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamalar.com/2005april01/fpnews1.asp - Extracts "Petition: Jayendrar to Supreme Court-'Case should not be conduted in Tamil Nadu'-Request to transfer to another State." Caption under Sankarcharya's picture reads: "So far, neither the Chief Minister nor the Tamil Nadu Government has given so much importance to any matter. From journalists to senior lawyers, they are investigating [

Chargesheet served: Approver to testify in Open Court Apr 5th

2005-03-31T11:32:00.000-08:00

www.maalalimalar.com/asp/news/dis_news_article.asp?artid=49348"Sankarraman Murder Case: Chargesheet copies served to Jayendrar [Swamigal] and Vijayendrar [Swamigal]"Kanchipuram, March 31: Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple manager was hacked to death inside the temple last year.In this connection, police arrested 25 persons, including Kanchi Sankaracharyas Jayendrar Swamigal and Vijayendrar

Editorial - Sundaresa Iyer vs. the State

2005-03-30T23:04:00.000-08:00

Editorial: “Quis costodiet ipsos custodies?” (Who will watch the watchers?) Apart from the odd article in the Tamil Press, we were unable to find any detailed coverage of erstwhile Kanchi Mutt manager Sundaresa Iyer’s Habeas Corpus hearing. Yet, this case has significance for the entire Tamil public, if not the nation, as it touches on fundamental questions of governance and the limits of

Prosecution: Goonda's Act if it's a Gruesome Crime.

2005-03-30T19:33:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinakaran.com/daily/2005/Mar/30/general/GeneNews21.html[Translation adapted from www.kanchi-sathya.org][Sri] Sundaresa Iyer, Appu - all 12 people should not be released from Goonda’s act: TN Government Chennai, March 30: The Tamil Nadu Government has filed a counter petition in the Chennai High Court saying that 12 people including [Sri] Sundaresa Iyer and Appu

They're Heee-re! (Finally)

2005-03-30T03:11:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050329093901&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Wednesday March 30 2005 00:00 IST"Chargesheet copies arrive in Kanchipuram - To be Given Tomorrow to Accused."Kanchipuram March 30: Under tight security, the chargesheet copies in the Kanchipuram temple manager Sankarraman murder case were brought from Chengelpet to Kanchipuram on Tuesday.In

Update: "He is not one to bend"

2005-03-29T08:22:00.000-08:00

Reliable sources inform that Sundaresa Iyer's case comes up for hearing in Madras High Court today, Tuesday, March 29, 2005.For those of you who don't know him, here is a description from user 'Sarathi' at kanchiforum:" In Kanchipuram Salai street, you enter the narrow portico of the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, and turn right to enter the Mutt proper. In front of you is a hall, at the end of which is a

Bhakthi is Essential: Sankaracharya speaks

2005-03-28T18:26:00.000-08:00

www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp.?ID=DNT20050328131Tuesday March 29, 2005 00:00 IST"Sani Bhagawan shook even Iswara : Jayendrar [Swami]'s Speech"Aarani, March 29: Saneeswaran who shook Iswaran Himself also does good, said Kanchi Jayendrar who did special puja in the Saneeswara Bhagawan temple near Aarani on Monday.Jayendrar, who stays in Kalavai, came to Aarani on Monday evining. At the entrance [

Sankaracharya returns to Kanchi Mutt!

2005-03-28T09:20:00.000-08:00

Courtesy: A Reader - Thanks!http://thatstamil.indiainfo.com/news/2005/03/28/jayendrar.htmlSudden arrival of Jayendrar [Swamigal] to Kanchi Mutt!Kanchipuram: Jayendrar [Swami] came to the Mutt in the early hours of today. Hordes of devotees came and took blessings from Jayandrar, who visited the Mutt after a gap of 143 days.[Sri Sri Sri] Jayendrar, who has received bail in the Shankarraman case,

Sankaracharya visits Valajapettai

2005-03-26T17:35:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050326134847&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0"In Valajapettai, Devotees give Rousing Welcome to Jayendrar [Swamigal]"Velur, March 27: Devotees gave a rousing welcome to Jayendrar [Swamigal], who came to conduct prayers at the temple in Valajapettai on Saturday [March 26].At the temples, as well as on the main streets, he was welcomed with '

Special Welcome for Sankaracharya

2005-03-26T17:14:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050326134847&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0"After 4 months, Jayendrar in Sankaramatam Patashala" Kanchipuram, March 27: Jayendrar, who was arrested in the Varadaraja Perumal Temple manager Sankarraman murder case, came on Saturday to the Sankaramatam-run Vedapatashala in Vedal village for the first time in 4 months.The Supreme Court

2005-03-26T01:12:00.000-08:00

Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal

Sankaracharya's Request to Us

2005-03-25T19:15:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005March26/fpnews4.asp4. "Praying to your beloved deity, obtain wellbeing": Jayendrar's Blessing "In every family, there is a kula daivam and an ishta daivam they pray to. In the same way, by praying to whatever deity is beloved to your mind, obtain well-being - I bless you" Kalavai: Jayendrar has requested: "Pray to your Ishta Daivam, may all obtain wellbeing."Jayendrar [

Tollywood plans to trash JJ

2005-03-25T18:58:00.000-08:00

An interesting tidbit from dinamalar's 'Latest Headlines' section...www.dinamalar.com/2005March26/final.asp 1. "New Feature Film to rip away J's Mask: Telugu movie producer's interview"Velore: Famous Telugu film producer Krishna Reddy said: "A decision has been taken to make a film entitled 'Jayendrar Speaks', to rip the mask off Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in the matter of Jayendrar's arrest."He [

Summons to Doc: Questions raised in Court

2005-03-24T22:05:00.000-08:00

--Chargesheet Copies: March 31st might be D-day http://www.dinamalar.com/2005march25/fpnews2.asp"Chargesheet Copies in the Sankarraman Murder Case on the 31st?"Kanchipuram: The Magistrate has ordered the accused in the Sankarraman murder case to be present in court on 31st without fail. It appears on that day, chargesheet copies will be distributed.[25 people have been arrested in the case. Ravi

UPDATE - Breaking News

2005-03-23T23:00:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.comEveryone shows up at Kanchipuram Court EXCEPT for the guy with the chargesheet copies!Dinamalar reports all 25 people accused in the Sankarraman case, including Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal and Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal were present at Kanchipuram court today. And the chargesheet copies? Weren't.Hearing postponed to March 31st.* * *Sundaresa Iyer has now spent 85 days in

We're Still not ready, says PK!

2005-03-23T21:05:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050323125030&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0"Sankarraman Murder Case: Accused Appear in Court Today" Kanchipuram March 24: 24 people including Jayendra [Swamigal] are to appear in Kanchipuram courthouse on Thursday in Kanchipuram temple manager Sankarraman's murder case.In this case, including Jayendra [Swamigal] and Vijayendra [Swamigal],

DMK-Premkumar nexxus?

2005-03-20T18:03:00.000-08:00

www.vikatan.com/jv/2005/mar/20032005/jv0101.asp'Mister Eagle' gossip column - Excerpts relevant to Sankaracharya case.[We repeat the requisite admonishment about the quality of what passes for journalism at vikatan, these days. Nevertheless, this piece was intriguing enough to ineterest us. Especially since news vikatan credits to police sources has been uncannily on-target in the past ... (eg.

Police try to refuse Sankaramatam lawyer entry

2005-03-19T22:42:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005March20/imp13.asp - Excerpts"Jayendrar [Swamigal] appears at Interrogation Bungalow"Kanchipuram: - snip - As per bail conditions, Kanchi Jayendrar came to the Interrogation bungalow to appear before Special Police. - snip [details of cases]-The Judges who granted anticipatory bail set a condition that every Saturday, He [Jayendrar Swamigal] should appear before Special

Centuries' old divine connection: Sankaracharya speaks to Devotees

2005-03-19T10:22:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005March19/final.aspDate : 19/3/2005 Updated Time : 23:30 hrs - IST2. "Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal Breaks 2 months' Mouna Vrath [Silence]"Kalavai: Jayendra Sarawati Swamigal, who took up mauna vrath [vow of silence] upon coming out on bail on January 11th, today spoke to devotees for the first time.In his speech, he said: "Kalavai and Kanchipuram have centuries' old divine

High Court Justice declares Police Actions unacceptable

2005-03-18T17:24:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005march19/fpnews3.aspSaturday, March 19, 20053. "Fund collection for Sankaramutt cases: Action prohibited till further orders."[Caption below pictures of Sankaracharya's reads:]"As far as the Sankaramatam is concerned, none of the actions taken by Police are of an acceptable nature."Chennai: Chennai High Court has given an interim order that, until [the court] gives orders on

Is the High Court Fed Up with SIT?

2005-03-18T16:43:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050318104018&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Saturday, March 19"Chennai High Court Judge's thought of sending Kanchi mutt related cases to another judge."Chennai, March19: Chennai High Court Justice K.P. Sivasubramoniam said that he is considering whether to send the cases related to Sankararaman murder to another justice.A writ petition

Fishermen Return to Sea with Sankaracharya's Blessings

2005-03-18T01:27:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/March18/tn50.asp"Fishermen Victims of Tsunami Seek Jayendrar [Swamigal]'s Blessings"Kalavai: Fishermen of Devanampattinam, Cuddalore who were affected by the tsunami met Jayendrar [Swamigal] and got his blessings.Thousands of devotees come to meet Jayendrar [Swamigal], who is in Kalavai, seeking His blessings.More than 50 fishermen of Devanampatti, Cuddalore came to Kalavai

SIT summons Doctor for Interrogation

2005-03-18T00:43:00.000-08:00

--His Crime? Accepting Donations for the Kanchi Matamhttp://www.dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=172437&disdate=3/18/2005"Doctor Petitions High Court to Halt Summons"Chennai March 18: For raising funds for the Kanchi Matam case, for starting a new internet site for the Kanchi Matam and collecting money, Special Police have registered a complaint against Dr. Bhaskaran.Kanchipuram Special

A Simple Seva - Buttermilk for Heat-Stricken Kalavai

2005-03-17T23:50:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005March18/tn51.asp"Buttermilk Stalls at Kalavai"Kalavai: A buttermilk stall was opened in front of the Kalavai Mutt. Devotees come to see Jayendrar Swamigal's blessings in Kalavai. As there is a severe heatwave, the people who reside in Kalavai and devotees who come to the Mutt are affected by the harsh heat. The students at the Government school which is in front of the Mutt

Sankaracharya to visit Siva Temples

2005-03-17T23:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=172344&disdate=3/18/2005&advt=2"Tomorrow, Jayendrar [Swamigal] visits Siva Temples in Kalavai to Survey Renovation Work."Kalavai, March 18: Jayendrar [Swamigal], who is staying in Kalavai, is going to visit the Siva Temples tomorrow (Saturday) [March 19] to survey the renovation work going on [there].Jayendrar [Swamigal]Jayendrar [Swamigal] was

Police question former Sankaramatam employee

2005-03-17T17:05:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050316110152&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0"Summons for former employee of Sankaramatam"Velur March 17: A constable from Vishnu Kanchi Police Station came to Kalavai on Wednesday to serve summons to S. Nagaraj, former employee of the Sankaramatam. Nagaraj worked for the Dept of Railway and took voluntary retirement. After serving as

3 more "fake" surrenderees were in jail Sept 3, says Prosecutor!

2005-03-17T07:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DND20050316210954&Title=Districts+Page&lTitle=U%F4YhPeLs&Topic=0"Sankarraman Murder Case: Bail Dismissed for 'Fake' Criminals"Kanchipuram March 17: Chengalpet Sessions Corut dismissed the bail petitions of 3 persons who are under arrest as fake criminals in the Sankarraman murder case.All the three, Sekhar, Devaraj and Arun, petitioned for bail in this

Chargesheet delay intentional, says Ashok Singhal

2005-03-16T07:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050316105842&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0 "Chargesheet delay is solely to harrass Jayendrar - Ashok Singhal's complaint"Velur March 17, 2005: The government's delay in giving copies of the chargesheet is solely to harrass Jayendrar complained the World VHP leader Ashok Singhal.He met Jayendrar who is staying in Brindavan, Kalavai at 3

Speaker gags BJP members in TN Assembly

2005-03-15T12:33:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNL20050315043553&Title=Latest+News+Page&lTitle=L%FBP%A3+%F9Nn A7Ls&Topic=0Tuesday March 15 2005"Gurumurthy Matter: BJP walk out from Assembly"Chennai: BJP members walked out of the assembly today condemning the police action against journalist & auditor Gurumurthy.Gurumurthy had been writing in newspapers regarding the arrest of Kanchi Sankaracharya.

Ravi Subramaniam Threat Case: Police to drop action against Lawyer!

2005-03-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNL20050315083802&Title=Latest+News+Page&lTitle=L%FBP%A3+%F9Nn%A7Ls&Topic=0Tuesday March 15 2005"Action against Jayendrar's Lawyers?: Police Answer"Chennai: Action will not be taken against Jayendrar's lawyers,informed the police in Chennai High Court.Following this the High Court [gave the final disposition of] the petition filed by lawyer A. Shanmugam

Sankaracharya Graces Kanchi & Chennai Courts

2005-03-14T17:46:00.000-08:00

Radiance emanates from the Sankaracharya, as he presents at Kanchi Sessions Court today.http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050314110701&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Tuesday March 15"Jayendrar [Swamigal] Presents to Kanchi Court"Kanchipuram, March 15: Jayendrar [Swamigal] appeared in Kanchipuram court and fulfilled the bail conditions in connection with the

"Truth will prevail. Dharma will prevail."

2005-03-13T21:15:00.001-08:00

http://www.dinamalar.com/2005march14/tn21.asp"Demand to Resign post before appearing in Disproportionate Wealth Case"Chennai: "If indeed the Law is equal for everyone, Jayalalitha should resign her Chief Minister post before she appears in the case," said Tamil Nadu Janata [Party] leader, Chandralekha. There was a one day fast yesterday on behalf of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam devotees to protest

A new movement: Masses of people join protest fast

2005-03-13T21:15:00.000-08:00

www.dinakaran.com/2005/Mar/13/flash/flasnews18.html"Sankaramatam Devotees Fast This Day"Chennai March 13: Sankaramatam devotees conducted a protest fast demanding that the cases against Sankaracharyas be retracted.Sankaramatam devotees and VHP women's group volunteers together conducted a fast in front of Chennai Valluvar Kottam, demanding that the cases against the Sankaracharyas be retracted.

Protest Fast in Chennai TODAY (Corrected)

2005-03-12T23:10:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamalar.com/ - Latest HeadlinesMarch 13, 2005 23:47IST"Protest Fast in Chennai to Retract court actions against the Sankaracharyas"Chennai: A protest fast is being conducted in Chennai today[March 13] on the part of Kanchi Kamakoti Devotees' group, to retract the cases against the Sankaracharyas. In this, VHP volunteers will also take part.* * *[For US residents who want to join in,

The Other Murder at Varadaraja Perumal Temple:

2005-03-11T00:52:00.000-08:00

http://www.vikatan.com/jv/2005/mar/13032005/jv0101.asp - Excerpts 'Mister Eagle' gossip column"Uttaraadi Mystery Begins"When the Sankarraman murder case was getting hot, Uttaraadi Mutt manager Srinivasachari was found lying murdered.We wrote about this in JuVi 26th Jan issue under the headline: "Another Violent Murder - Kanchi freezes." We also mentioned that Sriperumbudur Uttaradi Mutt

Uttaraadi Mutt Manager Murder case

2005-03-09T00:03:00.000-08:00

http://www.dailythanthi.com/article.aspNewsID=170287&disdate=3/8/2005&advt=18 March, 2005“Sudden Turn in Kanchi Uttaraadi Mutt Administrator’s murder case: Sriperumbudur Mutt Official Arrested”Kanchipuram, March 8: In the murder of Kanchipuram Uttaraadi Mutt administrator, the Sriperumbudur Mutt administrator has been arrested. The police interrogation revealed that

How do you spell hypocrisy? P-R-E-M-K-U-M-A-R

2005-03-08T19:38:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050308101155&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0 "Kanchi SP's complaint against Gurumurthy"Chennai, March 9: Kanchipuram District Superintendent of Police, SP Premkumar said that he has filed a complaint against journalist S. Gurumurthy with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.Auditor S. Gurumurthy writes articles in the newspapers from

The Chargesheet - FURTHER Delays!

2005-03-08T11:21:00.000-08:00

http://www.maalaimalar.com/asp/news/dis_news_article.asp?artid=46085"Jayendra [Swamigal] Chargesheet Copy: There will be Further Delays" Kanchipuram March 8: [25 people have been arrested in Jayendra Swamigal's case]Last [ie Jan] 21st the chargesheet was filed in court. It is 1873 pages long, comprising 714 documents in evidence, and 476 witnesses.To prepare the chargesheet copies, the most

"We came to understand how deeply they were wounded"

2005-03-08T00:20:00.000-08:00

Kumudam Issue (Print Edition) dated February 7, 2005, pages 28-30"Vijayendrar and Raghu are devoid of any sin"In that house, no one was able to speak. Even though there was a houseful of people, they were wandering about with morose faces. After a long time, the lady slowly wipes her tears away with her pallu."What is there to say, Sir? We are unbearably sad. We don't feel like speaking at all."

Update - Raghu arrested in second case.

2005-03-06T11:03:00.000-08:00

Dinamalar as well as other news outlets report Raghu's arrest in the Radhakrishnan assault case. The SIT served arrest papers to Raghu in Chennai Central Jail.A case from 2002 was "cracked" in October/November 2004. The first accused was arrested back in December. But it is only in March, 2005 that the SIT gets around to arresting Raghu. Why? Why was Raghu not arrested back in November or

High Court condemns Prosecution delays

2005-03-05T21:56:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/daily/2005/Mar/04/flash/flasnews4.htmlFriday, March 4, 2004" '[Despite being] allotted sufficient time, the police is dragging out Jayendrar's case?' - Justice Condemns"Chennai March 4 - On Jayendrar [Swamigal's] bail plea in the case [involving] threats to Contractor Ravi Subramaniam, police is dragging out and delaying submitting its counter petition - the [Honorable] Judge

High Court: "Is there evidence?" - Prosecution stalls for time!

2005-03-04T15:55:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050304102235&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Friday March 4,2005"Ravi Subramaniam Threat Case: Is there evidence?: Judge's Question"Chennai, Mar.4: Ravi Subramoniam, accused turned approver in the Sankararaman murder case, complained to the Magistrate that Jayendra [Swamigal]'s lawyers, instigated by Jayendrar, threatened him in the

No connection to Sankaracharya's defense lawyers, says High Court!

2005-03-04T15:29:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050304102235&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Saturday, March5,2005"Threat Complaint - 'Will not arrest lawyers for now': Prosecutor"Chennai, March 5: "In connection with the case of threats, the accused turned approver in the Sankararaman murder case, Ravi Subramoniam, (we) will not arrest the Kanchipuram lawyers now", said the

Ravi Subramaniam Approver Saga II

2005-03-04T14:35:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050304102110&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Saturday March5 2005"Ravi Subramoniam turns approver in the auditor assault case also."Chennai, Mar 5:Ravi Subramoniam turned approver in the auditor Radhakrishnan assault case also.In this connection, he appeared before Egmore 6th city Magistrate Sambasivam on Friday. He said that he

Special Puja in Kalavai

2005-03-03T23:44:00.000-08:00

http://www.dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=169485&disdate=3/4/2005&advt=2"Kanchi's 67th Peetaadipathi Chandrasekara Swamigal's Mukthi Day: Special puja conducted before Jayendra Swamigal at Brindavanam, Kalavai"Kalavai March 4: On the Kanchi Sankaramatam's 67th Peetaadipathi, Chandrasekara Swamigal's Mukti Day, special pujas were conducted before Jayendra Swamigal in Kalavai.67th

War on Law: "Why was proper action not taken against the prison authorities?"

2005-03-03T11:29:00.000-08:00

Legal aides weren't permitted, claims PP. Yet, prison guards welcomed them in -even gave extra time!http://www.dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=168316&disdate=2/26/2005"Threat Complaint against Women Lawyers: Petition in High Court demanding CBI Enquiry"Chennai, Feb 28 A petition demanding CBI enquiry into the complaint alleging that women lawyers threatened Ravi Subramaniam, who has turned

Jayalalitha summoned to court

2005-03-02T23:29:00.000-08:00

Poes PalaceCrystal&Velvet: living roomEditorial: Your Vote - Cashed in for a Queen's Ransom.Various Tamil news sites have reported that Chief Minister Jayalalitha has been summoned to court to appear on March 14th in the case charging her with disproportionate assets.These articles from The Week, published in 1997 reveal why, in Jayalalitha's case, the term "disproportionate assets" has got to

The best defense "Amma's" (or rather taxpayers') money can buy?

2005-03-01T23:34:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050301104038&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=RªZLm&Topic=0Wednesday March 2 2005 00:00 ISTGovernment Lawyer Appointed for Kanchi SP PremkumarKanchipuram March 2: To argue in Kanchi District Police Superintendent Premkumar, the government appointed senior lawyer Vijayanarayanan today. There are 8 cases lodged against lodged in High Court against hom on

Sankaramatam will assist slain Munnani worker's family

2005-02-28T23:01:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamalar.com/2005march01/tn36.aspJayendra Saraswati Swamigal ConsolesThiruppur - Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal consoled the family of Shanmugan, who killed himself in Palladam, demanding Jayendrar Swamigal's release.District Hindu Munnani Secretary Damu Venkateswaran released this report:When Kanchi Sankaracharya was arrested, Shanmugam, Hindu Munnani administrator of the Hindu Munnani

Police got to Chitra: "Don't jeapordize your husband's future..."

2005-02-27T09:58:00.000-08:00

www.vikatan.com/2005/feb/20022705/jv0302.html"Ravi Subramaniam Death Threat:Behind Chitra's Snarl"Contractor Ravi Subramaniam's wife Chitra has lodged a complaint that "[they] have threatened to kill my husband if he does not retract his statement to the police against the Sankaracharyas. Immediate action should be taken on this."In Sankaramatam circles, there is shock about this complaint [

Dinakaran's take on delay in delivering chargesheet

2005-02-26T09:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinakaran.com/daily/2005/Feb/25/others/topstory4.html - Excerpts"Sankarraman murder case hearing at a standstill: Jayendrar [Swamigal] and Vijayendrar [Swamigal] appear: Chargesheet copies not given; Ruckus at Kanchi Court"[snip]If the Sankarraman case continues at this turtle's pace, a question arises whether the chargesheet will be given next month. When [we] enquired - why the delay

Call to Action - Update: Signature Campaign!

2005-02-26T09:57:00.000-08:00

Sundaresa Iyer has spent 61 days in captivity. Let the world know we haven't forgotten him!Join in and SIGN this petition!Your response has been heartwarming!We have 845 signatures so far, just 155 to go...

Kalki Rises!

2005-02-24T16:44:00.000-08:00

[Except for this column by Dina Nath Mishra in The Daily Pioneer, the Indian press has been uncharacteristically silent on the Tamil Nadu government's police action against one of their own, journalist Gurumurthy. The Tamil press awakens from its slumber in this editorial from this week's issue of Kalki. In measured tones, the noted journal lays out the issue before the public.This one is worth

Chargesheet being "corrected"?

2005-02-24T12:56:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005feb24/final.asp1. Jayendrar Saraswati Swamigal, Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal meet in Kanchipuram: DiscussionsKanchipuram: Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal and Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal came this morning to Kanchipuram for a court appearance in related to the Sankarraman murder case. Both sat together in the same vehicle and had discussions.25 people, including Jayendrar

Call to Action - Update!

2005-02-23T16:59:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow, February 24th, Sri Sundaresa Iyer, former manager of the Sankaramatam will complete 60 days in prison.For those of you who responded to our earlier call, thank you for signing the petition to the National Human Rights Council to investigate Sri Sundaresa Iyer's detention under the Goonda's Act.We are seeking a 1000 signatures before sending this petition to the NHRC. We need less than

Meanwhile, back at South Block

2005-02-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005feb23/fpnews3.asp [This article caught our eye. Though not strictly related to the Sankaracharya, it takes a Southern-style peek at the prevailing political milieu--The Editor] "Conflict between Sonia and the PM:Pulling strings?/u-r-Not-my-So-ni-a --Will Corrupt Central Ministers' Heads Roll?"-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

UPDATE: Ravi Subramaniam returns to Kanchi Jail!

2005-02-23T01:18:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNL20050223024749&Title=Latest+News+Page&lTitle=L%FBP%A3+%F9Nn%A7Ls&Topic=0Wednesday February 23 2005 12:17 IST"Ravi Subramaniam back in Kanchi"Chennai Feb 23: After completing treatment for chest pain in Chennai, Ravi Subramaniam was brought back to the Kanchi Sub Jail. ..[snip]...Ravi Subramaniam suddenly developed chest pain on Friday [, for which] he

News Update: Hearings on Thursday, Feb 24 and Friday Feb 25

2005-02-23T00:56:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.comDinamalar reports that Jayendra Swamigal's anticipatory bail hearing came before Justice Thanikachalam in Chennai High Court. The hearing has been adjourned by the presiding judge to Friday [Feb 25th].* * *www.maalaimalar.comTomorrow [Feb 24], the Sankaracharyas and 22 others will appear in Kanchipuram court; they are expected to receive copies of the

War on Law: Kanchi Legal Aid Lawyers Resign in Protest

2005-02-22T22:07:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005feb23/imp4.asp - Excerpts"Ravi Subramaniam's wife's complaint - Police registers case: Lawyers decide to protest, demanding withdrawal of case against lawyers."Kanchipuram: [Background information redacted. In summary: On the basis of Ravi Subramaniam's complaint, there was the likelihood of a case against 2 women lawyers. Advocates protested to the High Court Chief Justice

War on Law: All India Bar Association Condemns Police

2005-02-22T19:46:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050222100147&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005"Demand that case filed against Lawyers be retracted"Chennai, Feb 23: S. Prabhakaran, President of the Chennai High Court Advocates' Association condemned the case filed against 4 lawyers by Kanchipuram police.His statement: "The police's conduct is an insult to lawyers.

Another Case Concocted!

2005-02-21T12:57:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNH20050221111202&Title=Headlines+Page&lTitle=%D8d%A1V+%F9Nn%A7Ls&Topic=0Monday Febraury 21 2005"Effort to arrest again: Jayendra [Swamigal]'s petition for anticipatory bail."Chennai Feb 22: Kanchi Jayendrar [Swamigal] has filed a petition to Chennai High Court saying that, since the Kanchipuram police are trying to arrest me again, the court should grant

Protect the Freedom of Speech! - Journalist petitions High Court:

2005-02-21T12:47:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com12. "Gurumurthy files a writ petition in Chennai High Court."Chennai: Kanchipuram police have filed a case against journalist Gurumurthy for writing articles in journals about the Sankararaman murder case. He is now in hiding. At this stage, a writ pettion has been filed in Chennai High Court on his behalf. In that he has said that the case foisted upon him is against the right

Ravi Subramoniam in Hospital Intensive Care!

2005-02-21T12:40:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com"22.Ravi Subramoniam admitted to the hospital."Kanchipuram: Ravi Subramoniam who turned approver in the Sankararaman murder case has been admitted to hospital with sudden chest pain.Many, including Jayendrar [Swamigal] were arrested in the Sankararaman murder case. Ravi Subramoniam, accused in this case, turned approver. Ravi Subramoniam, imprisoned in Kanchipuram Sub Jail,

BREAKING NEWS! -

2005-02-21T10:47:00.000-08:00

Dinamalar reports Ravi Subramaniam is admitted to the hospital with chest pain!

Radhakrishnan's Amazing Connections

2005-02-20T10:55:00.000-08:00

Excerpts from vikatan:www.vikatan.com/jv/2004/nov/21112004.jv0601.htm"Old headaches raise their ugly heads!"[snip]Radhakrishnan is a staunch devotee of the Mutt and a man who has completed higher education. Ravi, his brother also assisted in the Mutt. Through 'Reliance' Balu, who is well-known in political circles, he increased his connections outside [the Mutt]. His acquaintance reached upto

JJ makes her move: Pitchandi to take over HRCE

2005-02-18T19:00:00.000-08:00

www.vikatan.com/2005/feb/20022005/jv0101.html - Excerpts "Mister Eagle" column"Last 10th [Jan 10, 2005], Pitchandi was transferred as HRCE commissioner. He has not taken over the position for a week now.It seems somebody has given him the 18th afternoon 1:42 pm as the auspicious time to start. As soon as he sits in the chair, it is expected at the Fort, that he is going to move heaven and earth.

Prosecution: For JJ, Law must Stop its Course!

2005-02-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

or Everyone is equal before the Law (but some are more equal than others)http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050217101006&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Friday Feb 18,2005 00:00 IST"Death of 3 female students in the burning bus in Dharmapuri: Case Documents missing"Chennai, Feb 18: Police say that the documentary evidence in the case connected with the bus burning in

Update: Committee's memo to collector, police on Goonda's Act

2005-02-17T11:16:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com -Latest newsThursday 17/2/2005 Updated time 21.09 IST08: "Sundaresa Iyer's and Raghu's arrests under Goonda act is legally wrong."Chennai: PTI is reporting that Government has said in a circular that the Goonda's Act should be used only on those who have connection in more than one case. The circular which has been sent to District Collectors and Police Superindents says that

"I am not afraid of anyone" - S.Gurumurthy

2005-02-16T23:54:00.000-08:00

www.vikatan.com/2005/feb/20022005/jv0301.asoThen Came the Case"The Bitter Pill the Police had to Swallow" [Txlator's note: literally, the asafoeitda ('hing') that irrated the police's eyes]Vishnu Kanchi police have filed a case against noted journalist S. Gurumurty. 'Refusal to give revealing information about the Sankarraman murder case', 'Refusal to respond to a legally appointed enquiry

Was it a set up? Sankaracharya was under surveillance

2005-02-15T23:40:00.000-08:00

www.dinakaran.com/daily/2005/feb/13/others/topstory.html - Excerpts[snip - Gurumurthy story]"Policeman who spied on Jayendrar [Swamigal] for 1 year"When Jayendrar [Swamigal] and Jayalalitha had a "cold war" going on between them, the police were ordered to keep a close eye on the Sankaramatam. Since they [ie JJ's government] might not get full information from the Intelligence Wing, they decided

Update! Police rush Ravi Subramaniam to hospital with fever, back pain.

2005-02-14T23:52:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com - newsflashFeb 14, 2005"Ravi Subramaniam's Sudden Illness - Treatment at Hospital"Contractor Ravi Subramaniam, who is arrested in the Sankarraman murder case and has turned approver, has suddenly taken ill. Because of this, Ravi Subramaniam, who is locked up in Kanchi Sub Jail, was taken to the Government Hospital and given treatment.For fever and back pain, he received ECG, etc

Bar Association Protests Approver's Allegations!

2005-02-14T16:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050214102708&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0Tuesday Feb. 15.2005"Ravisubramoniam's complaint against female lawyers: Kanchipuram lawyers' boycott of court"Kanchipuram, Feb.15: The Kanchipuram bar association has decided to boycott the court for 3 days as a protest against the complaint registered by approver in the Sankararaman murder

Premkumar admits Police Action is Retaliatory!

2005-02-13T18:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.maalaimalar.com/asp/news/dis_news_article.asp?artid=41350Sankarraman Murder Case: Why a case against Auditor Gurumurthy? – Superintendent Premkumar interviewChennai, Feb 1 “During interrogation, Auditor Gurumurthy has given wrong information to divert the case [investigation] and he has refused to tell us about the real culprits and he has also given us false information” – Additional

Why Thirukottiyur Madhavan Cried Wolf

2005-02-12T21:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.vikatan.com/jv/2005/feb/16022005/jv0203.asp"He did not get the job... so he became the spoiler." - Thiagarajan Rages against Thirukottiyur Madhavan"Do you know why Thirukottiyur Madhavan is so keen on a case against Jayendrar? 'If you give a statement against Jayendrar, we will give the responsibilty of the Thirukkurungudi Temple to the Srirangam Jeer whom you favor' - like this he has

Special Feature: High Court warning to SIT

2005-02-11T23:45:00.000-08:00

[Instead of our customary translation, we highlight yesterday's ruling on the Mutt Account Freeze in this original report.--The Editor]"Power cannot be stretched to a breaking point"4 days after the Supreme Court granted Sankaracharya Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal bail on the basis that the State had failed to make a prima facie case against Him, on January 14th, the SIT In Charge sent a letter

Update: Unfreeze Accounts! - High Court

2005-02-11T02:55:00.000-08:00

Flash News: Dinamalar reports Chennai High Court Justice Subramaniam rules Kanchi Mutt accounts may not be frozen; directs Sankaramatam to give a monthly summary of accounts in future.In other news: Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal leaves prison on bail... Free at Last! Free at Last! Thank God Almighty!

Sundaresa Iyer: Access to Counsel - DENIED!

2005-02-11T01:55:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005feb11/fpnews3.asp - Excerpts[snip details of court proceedings, translated here]On behalf of Sundaresa Iyer, the third accused, Attorney Subramania Iyer had filed a petition. In this, the lawyers asked permission to speak to the accused. Arguments were as follows:Defense Lawyer, Chandrasekaran : I want permission to meet my client, Sundaresa Iyer, for 5 minutes.Magistrate:

This chargesheet still under construction: Try back later!

2005-02-10T23:05:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005feb11/fpnews3.asp - Excerpts03. "Sankarraman murder accused appear: Judge orders come back on the 24th"Kanchipuram: The 24 people accused in the Sankarraman murder case who were sent summons, appeared in Kanchipuram Court yesterday. The judge ordered them to come back again on the 24th for another appearance.The judge did not produce any specific order/explanation about the

Evidence does not hold up, says High Court Justice

2005-02-10T22:27:00.000-08:00

[Dear Readers: Forgive the late posting today. Like some of you, we too took advantage of the relief we felt at yesterday's decision granting bail to Sankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal to take a little rest.... which has eluded so many of us these last 90 days.But not for long... This isn't over. Sri Sundaresa Iyer is still in jail, booked under the 'Goonda's' Act! So is Raghu. And today

Dragging their feet! Prosecution Delay tactics

2005-02-10T21:57:00.000-08:00

[The following is a chronology of the case, assembled by an Anonymous Reader -- Our thanks! -- The Editor]Thirukottiyur Madhavan Case Court: Chengalpattu Principal sessions court11 th Jan 05 : Anticipatory bail application filed by Acharya which was posted to 12 th Jan 05 . In his order, the judge said, "the High Court order must be strictly obeyed ," and directed the matter to be posted as the

UPDATE: BAIL GRANTED!!!:)

2005-02-09T21:55:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005feb10/final.asp Summary: Chennai Feb 10: The Chennai High Court granted bail to younger Mataadipathi Sri Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal today. Sri Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal had moved the Chennai High Court for bail after the Chengelpet First Sessions Court denied his bail application. Justice Thanikachalam heard the case. Sri Vijayendra Swamigal was represented by lawyer

30 days and counting.

2005-02-09T01:10:00.000-08:00

Excerpts from http://www.vikatan.com/jv/2005/feb/09022005/jv0101.asp Raghu "Two Old Friends Meet" Sama, at the Mutt as a boy "February 3. On that day, Jayendrar [Swamigal] and Vijayendrar [Swamigal] were to meet face to face. All of a sudden, the police gave some excuse to the court, and the court postponed the presentation of the chargesheet to February 10th [today]. On [February] 3rd,

Don't let JJ off the NHRC hook!

2005-02-08T18:17:00.000-08:00

http://www.dinamani.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=DNT20050208093708&Title=TamilNadu+Page&lTitle=R%AAZLm&Topic=0 Wednesday, Feb.9 "Arrest Of Vijayendra Saraswathi: case by Sankaramatam Devotees" Chennai, Feb.9: Four devottees of Sankaramutt have lodged a petition in Chennai High Court asking the court to cancel the stay order of the notice sent by Human Rights Commision to the TamilNadu Govt regarding the

JJ Plans the Heist! HRCE Commissioner Replaced

2005-02-08T13:41:00.000-08:00

www.dinakaran.com/daily/Feb/08/others/topstory2.html "Officer Ramakrishnan transferred, Pichandi's Sudden appointment as HRCE Commissioner: Government's First Step to take over Sankaramatam." Chennai, Feb 8: The Tamil Nadu legislative meetings ended yesterday. The Tamil Nadu Public [Affairs] Dept. Secretary Pichandi was suddently appointed as HRCE Commissioner last night.[ie Feb7] The

Karunanidhi's forked tongue

2005-02-07T21:33:00.000-08:00

[The following article is a special gift to those of our cherished readers who recently expressed the view that we are partisan in our selection of articles to translate. Dear reader(s) in question, we may not be big fans of *your* party, but that doesn't mean we think all that much of their oppostion, either. We know our disapproval of your beloved party hurts, but y'know - that's kinda how

They Wallow in Mud ...

2005-02-06T23:31:00.000-08:00

[... when they don't fling it! Thanks to K-s for sending this Dinakaran article our way! This story seems to have slipped under the radar.--Editor NB: You'll notice innuendo abounds in this article. This is common in Tamil news stories that might be adverse to certain people, you see...em] http://www.dinakaran.com/daily/2005/Jan/12/others/topstory5.html Wednesday January 12, 2005 “Shocking

Tsunami Victims: "Swamigal is a fountain of mercy"

2005-02-06T21:01:00.000-08:00

www.dinamalar.com/2005Feb07/tn17.asp "Women victims of the tsunami: Plea asking Jayendra Swamigal for Help." Kalavai: More than 50 women [and girls] who were victims of the tsunami made a plea asking for help to Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal, who is in Kalavai. Girls belonging to Chennai Kasimedu and Cuddalore Harbor Section met Jayendrar Swamigal yesterday morning. They said they had lost their

Sringeri Peetaadipathi Meets Sankaracharya

2005-02-06T20:46:00.000-08:00

"He is well, and cheerful" www.dinamalar.com/2005Feb07/tn26.asp "Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal's Devotional Yatra - Sringeri Peetaadipathi Informs" Kalavai: Jayendrar Swamigal has decided to go on a devotional yatra [i.e. pilgrimage], said Karnataka state Sringeri Saaradaapeet Madaadipathi, Sankarananda Bharati Swami. Sringeri Saaradaapeet Madaadipathi, Sankarananda Bharati Swami met with

Here we go again!: The Inquisition Lives On:(

2005-02-06T18:11:00.000-08:00

www.dinakaran.com/daily/2005/Feb/07/others/topstory2.html "Thirukkurangudi Accountant's Mysterious Death: Decision to arrest Jayendrar [Swamigal] AGAIN! 4 people including Mutt Secretary Summoned!" Vallioor Feb 7 It appears that Jayendrar [Swamigal] will be arrested again for the mysterious death of a Thirukkurangudi accountant. In Thirukkurangudi, Nellai district, there is a temple called