Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Supports DMK's Scheme Naming Practices
The Supreme Court said it's okay for the Tamil Nadu government to name welfare programs after living leaders like the Chief Minister, Stalin, and use party symbols.
This was in response to a complaint about the 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme.
The court pointed out that many schemes across the country are named after politicians, like Prime Minister Modi.
The court said political arguments should not be brought to the court.
The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court order restricting the Tamil Nadu government from naming welfare schemes after living personalities or using party symbols.
The controversy arose from the 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme, named after the Chief Minister, which led to objections from an AIADMK MP.
The DMK argued, and the court acknowledged, that such practices are common across various levels of government.
The Supreme Court cited numerous examples of schemes named after political leaders or using their photos, including schemes by the central government.
The court imposed costs on the petitioner, emphasizing that political disputes should be resolved outside of court.
- Who
- The Supreme Court sided with the DMK government, overturning a Madras High Court order prompted by an AIADMK MP.
- What
- The Supreme Court ruled on the naming of welfare schemes after political figures and the use of party insignia.
- When
- The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.
- Where
- The ruling concerns schemes in Tamil Nadu and references similar practices across India.
- Why
- The court determined that the practice of naming schemes after political leaders is common and that political disputes should not be resolved in courts.
DMK's Stance
AIADMK's Stance
Scheme Naming
DMK's Stance
The naming and advertising of welfare schemes using the name of a living personality is a common practice and should be allowed.
AIADMK's Stance
The schemes are a rebranding of an earlier one.
Political disputes
DMK's Stance
Political battles should not be fought in courts and the court should not be used for this.
AIADMK's Stance
The scheme is an attempt to garner publicity at the cost of public funds.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Case
- DMK vs. AIADMK
- Ruling
- Madras High Court order set aside
- Scheme in question
- 'Ungaludan Stalin'
- Cost Imposed
- Rs 10 lakh on Shanmugam