Counsel argues that there is 'stage-managed' withdrawal of earlier cases. Update at 9:26 AM: State counsel contends that DMK is pursuing political agenda by filing this case. Update at 9:39 AM: State counsel raises Periyar not being laid to rest at Marina Beach and defends classification between former CMs and sitting SMs Update at 9:43 AM: You should have mentioned about classification between sitting and former Chief Ministers in press release issued yesterday, observes Judge Tamil Nadu government sticks to its stand that protocol with regard to funeral rites of high dignitaries has always treated incumbent office-holders and former holders differently Update at 9:52 AM: Tamil Nadu government answers Justice Sundar about classification between sitting and former CMs: Chief Minister had asked for precedents and he took a decision on that basis. Update at 9:58 AM: Former CM is not included in Central government protocol so nobody is going to question you if you allow Karunanidhi's mortal remains to be buried at the Marina, observes Judge over TN government's arguments It is not a sentiment which should compel a court to issue a writ of mandamus, senior counsel CS Vaidyanathan, representing the TN government, contends. Update at 10:03 AM: Tamil Nadu government lawyer contends that a press release is not a government order, it cannot be challenged
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