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Madras HC dismisses DMK chief Stalin's plea against TVK candidate's win from Kolathur

Madras HC dismisses DMK chief Stalin's plea against TVK candidate's win from Kolathur

In July, the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in Kolathur Assembly segment were verified under the "Checking and V...

HC tells govt to file report on steps taken to trace TN pilgrims missing following Nepal floods

HC tells govt to file report on steps taken to trace TN pilgrims missing following Nepal floods

When the case came up for hearing, Advocate General Vijay Narayan submitted that out of 305 people who went to Kailash Y...

TN min Aadhav Arjuna seeks Rs one crore as damages from DMK chief Stalin

TN min Aadhav Arjuna seeks Rs one crore as damages from DMK chief Stalin

Arjuna submitted that the impugned publication was not an isolated or unauthorised act of a mere social media functionar...

Madras High Court Orders Release of Convict Due to Juvenility at Time of Offense

Madras High Court Orders Release of Convict Due to Juvenility at Time of Offense

Court Upholds Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, Mandating Release of Convict Detained Beyond Permissible Period...

CM Vijay seeks vacating stay on conducting bye elections to 5 assembly segments

CM Vijay seeks vacating stay on conducting bye elections to 5 assembly segments

In his counter affidavit, Vijay sought to dismiss with exemplary cost, the PIL, which sought to declare that the vacanci...

Madras High Court Upholds Linguistic Minority Status of Sree Ayyappa College

Madras High Court Upholds Linguistic Minority Status of Sree Ayyappa College

Court dismisses petition challenging college's minority status, affirms rights under Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitut...

Madras High Court Upholds Bail Rejection for Alleged ISIS Conspirator

Madras High Court Upholds Bail Rejection for Alleged ISIS Conspirator

Court Finds Prima Facie Evidence of Terror Conspiracy, Orders Expedited Trial...

Madras High Court Quashes Charge Sheet in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Sexual Intent

Madras High Court Quashes Charge Sheet in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Sexual Intent

Court Rules Mere Physical Contact Without Sexual Intent Does Not Constitute an Offence Under POCSO Act...

Madras High Court Upholds Customs Seizure in Hawala Investigation

Madras High Court Upholds Customs Seizure in Hawala Investigation

Court Rules Currency Seized as "Things" Not Subject to Six-Month Limitation Under Customs Act...

Madras High Court Orders Overhaul of Temple Administration at Shri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple

Madras High Court Orders Overhaul of Temple Administration at Shri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple

Court Ends Executive Officer's Dual Role, Mandates Separate Entities for Temple Management...

Madras High Court Overturns Passport Revocation in Domestic Violence Case

Madras High Court Overturns Passport Revocation in Domestic Violence Case

Court Rules DVC Proceedings Are Civil, Not Grounds for Passport Denial...

DMK chief Stalin files plea in HC, seeks declaration affirming his rival's win as 'void'

DMK chief Stalin files plea in HC, seeks declaration affirming his rival's win as 'void'

He refused to accept the District Election Officer's claim that the process had been successfully carried out. Therefore...

Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against Film "Jana Nayagan" Over Misrepresentation Claims

Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against Film "Jana Nayagan" Over Misrepresentation Claims

Court finds no intentional harm in the portrayal of a fictional village, dismisses allegations of real village misrepres...

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Student Protestors for Peaceful Demonstration

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Student Protestors for Peaceful Demonstration

Court rules continuation of criminal proceedings as abuse of process of law; FIR quashed against petitioner and other ac...

Madras High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Temporary Appointment at Madurai Kamaraj University

Madras High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Temporary Appointment at Madurai Kamaraj University

Court Seeks Government Report on Vacant Vice-Chancellor Positions Across Tamil Nadu Universities...

Madras High Court Full Bench Clarifies Jurisdiction Over Appointment of Mutawallis in Waqfs Governed by Judicial Schemes

Madras High Court Full Bench Clarifies Jurisdiction Over Appointment of Mutawallis in Waqfs Governed by Judicial Schemes

Sections 32 and 66 of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 operate harmoniousl...

Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Suspend Sentence in POCSO Case

Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Suspend Sentence in POCSO Case

Judgment Highlights Importance of Medical Evidence and Issues Directions to Enhance Credibility in Sexual Offence Trials...

Madras High Court Upholds TNPID Act Over IBC in Thiripura Chits Fraud Case

Madras High Court Upholds TNPID Act Over IBC in Thiripura Chits Fraud Case

Division Bench Validates Economic Offences Wing's Actions; Liquidator Empowered to Recover Dues...

Madras High Court Quashes MSME Council's Order in Brokerage Dispute

Madras High Court Quashes MSME Council's Order in Brokerage Dispute

Court Allows Respondent to File Civil Suit, Citing Jurisdictional Errors and Lack of Arbitration Compliance...

Madras High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion

Madras High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion

Court Dismisses Appeal After Respondent's Remarriage During Pendency of Case...

Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions in Real Estate Dispute, Directs Petitioner to Seek Redressal in Appropriate Forums

Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions in Real Estate Dispute, Directs Petitioner to Seek Redressal in Appropriate Forums

Court emphasizes the availability of statutory remedies for grievances related to real estate, fraud, and environmental ...

Madras High Court Quashes Penalty Order Against Ennore Tank Terminals

Madras High Court Quashes Penalty Order Against Ennore Tank Terminals

Court allows fresh proceedings after setting aside penalty for misreporting under Income Tax Act, 1961...

Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Film Piracy Case

Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Film Piracy Case

Court Considers Petitioner's Cooperation and Time Lapse in Granting Relief Amidst Digital Piracy Allegations...

Madras High Court Dismisses Election Petition by Non-Elector in Coimbatore South Constituency

Madras High Court Dismisses Election Petition by Non-Elector in Coimbatore South Constituency

Court Upholds Restriction on Election Petition Filing to Constituency-Linked Electors and Candidates...

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Advocate for Alleged Communal Speech

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Advocate for Alleged Communal Speech

Court rules mere speech without accompanying acts does not constitute an offence under IPC or UAPA ...

Madras High Court Dismisses Election Petition Challenging Colachel Assembly Results

Madras High Court Dismisses Election Petition Challenging Colachel Assembly Results

Petition Rejected Due to Lack of Material Particulars and Timely Recount Request; Upholds Election of Tharahai Cuthbert...

Madras High Court Orders Fresh Assessment in GST Dispute Involving Bhima Enterprises

Madras High Court Orders Fresh Assessment in GST Dispute Involving Bhima Enterprises

Court highlights procedural lapses in GST search and seizure while directing a new assessment to determine refund eligib...

Madras Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Conduct National Flag Yatra

Madras Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Conduct National Flag Yatra

Court Sets Aside Police Denial, Emphasizes Duty to Respect and Facilitate National Flag Processions...

Madras High Court Upholds Holographic Will, Setting Aside Trial Court's Decision

Madras High Court Upholds Holographic Will, Setting Aside Trial Court's Decision

Appellate Court Confirms Validity of Handwritten Will Amid Allegations of Suspicious Circumstances...

Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Conduct National Flag Yatra

Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Conduct National Flag Yatra

Court Overturns Police Denial, Emphasizes Citizens' Right to Peaceful Assembly and Expression...

Madras High Court Grants Temporary Relief to Zee Entertainment in Copyright Infringement Case

Madras High Court Grants Temporary Relief to Zee Entertainment in Copyright Infringement Case

Interim Injunction Issued Against Unlawful Broadcasting of Upcoming Film "BHOOTAM BHAYAM"...

Madras High Court Denies Regularisation Claims of Temporary Judicial Employees

Madras High Court Denies Regularisation Claims of Temporary Judicial Employees

Court Upholds Constitutional Mandate of Equal Opportunity, Rejects Permanent Absorption of Temporary Staff...

Acceptance of 3 AIADMK MLAs' resignation valid, TN Assembly Speaker tells HC

Acceptance of 3 AIADMK MLAs' resignation valid, TN Assembly Speaker tells HC

In his petition, Krishnamurthy challenged the acceptance of resignation of the three MLAs--S Jayakumar, Maragatham Kumar...

Madras High Court Upholds Trademark Rights of 'Jodi365' Against 'Jodii'

Madras High Court Upholds Trademark Rights of 'Jodi365' Against 'Jodii'

Court rules in favor of FreeElective Network, barring Matrimony.com from using a deceptively similar trademark for match...

Madras High Court Allows Partial Refund of Liquor License Fees Due to COVID-19 Lockdown

Madras High Court Allows Partial Refund of Liquor License Fees Due to COVID-19 Lockdown

Court rules on equity, permitting refund for 171 days of business closure during pandemic, subject to proof of non-trans...

Madras High Court Upholds Independent Arbitration Amidst MSMED Act Dispute

Madras High Court Upholds Independent Arbitration Amidst MSMED Act Dispute

Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator for Dispute Over Defective Supplies, Ruling MSMED Act Inapplicable for Damage Claims...