Madras High Court
Permit 5 people named by court for symbolic prayers atop Tirupparankundram hill: HC to govt
Hearing a contempt petition filed for non-compliance of an earlier direction on lighting Karthigai Deepam atop the Deepa...
Madras High Court Quashes NDPS Case Against Law Student Due to Procedural Lapses
Court cites non-compliance with procedural safeguards under NDPS Act and statutory limitations as grounds for quashing p...
Madras High Court Directs Trial Court to Independently Consider Surety Acceptance in NDPS Case
Court emphasizes the procedural discretion under CrPC and the rigorous standards of the NDPS Act in Mukesh Sharma's case...
Madras High Court Modifies Punishment in Railway Clerk Misconduct Case
High Court sets aside Tribunal's order, reduces penalty period for Enquiry cum Reservation Clerk involved in ticketing i...
Madras High Court Quashes Premature Eviction Notice by Chennai Corporation
Court Upholds Principles of Natural Justice, Mandates Proper Procedure Before Encroachment Removal...
Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case, Modifies Sentence
M/s Mediaone Global Entertainment Ltd. ordered to pay Rs. 2.52 Crores as compensation to M/s Ad Bureau Advertising Pvt L...
Why not consider applications online for political rallies, asks Madras High Court
During the hearing, the chief justice asked what was objectionable about the guidelines, which were formulated based on ...
Madras High Court Upholds Life Sentences in POCSO Case
Joint Trial Validated Despite Separate Incidents; Accused's Appeal Dismissed...
Madras High Court Orders Immediate Registration of FIR in Large-Scale Recruitment Scam
Court Directs Vigilance Department to Expedite Investigation into Alleged Corruption Involving High-Ranking Officials...
Don’t view all organ donors with scepticism, says HC; directs DME to permit transplant
“It’s not to be forgotten that some compassionate individuals are willing to selflessly donate their organs to give a ne...
Madras High Court Clarifies Forfeiture of Service on Resignation Under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules
Resignation, even on medical grounds, leads to forfeiture of past service; cannot be equated with voluntary retirement....
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Volleyball Federation Dispute
Court rules against Volleyball Federation of India's challenge to arbitration award favoring Baseline Ventures....
HC orders DVAC to file FIR against TN minister in bribery case
The bench noted that while the ED’s complaint was vague, it had submitted voluminous material indicating a prima facie c...
Madras HC dismisses VFI plea challenging arbitral award
Refusing to interfere with the arbitral award directing the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) to pay Rs 4 crore as lo...
Madras High Court Rules Second Marriage Void, Denies Pension Benefits to Second Wife
Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Pension and Conduct Rules, Dismissing Claim for Family Pension by Second Wife...
Madras High Court Quashes Government Order on Kallazhagar Temple ‘Iconic Project’, Emphasizes Trustees’ Role and Proper Fund Utilization
Court highlights violation of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, directs restoration of tem...
Madras High Court Orders Special Investigation into Fake NOC Scandal
Court Questions CBCID Investigation; Additional Director General of Police Directed to Appear...
Madras High Court Directs Mahendra Singh Dhoni to Bear Transcription Costs in Legal Battle Against Zee Media
Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Rs. 10 Lakhs to Chief Justice Relief Fund for CD Transcription and Translation Services...
Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by M/s KVN Productions LLP
Petition Withdrawn Following Instructions from the Petitioner; No Costs Imposed...
HC tells Dhoni to pay Rs 10 lakh for translation in defamatory suit against retd IPS officer
In her order, the judge said in pursuant to the order dated October 28, 2025, the interpreter of this court has taken up...
Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition for Time-bound Disposal of Land Encroachment Appeal
Court emphasizes systematic disposal of cases, avoiding routine time-bound directives unless exceptional circumstances a...
Madras High Court Upholds Academic Discretion in Gold Medal Controversy
Court acknowledges academic authorities' autonomy in defining 'first attempt' while recognizing petitioner’s academic ac...
Vedanta files petition in HC to quash TNPCB order rejecting nod for its 'green copper' proposal
Beyond this procedural illegality, the order does not reflect any genuine statutory evaluation of the "Green Copper" pro...
Madras High Court Rules 'VAPO' Term as Publici Juris in Trademark Dispute
Procter & Gamble's attempt to claim exclusivity over 'VAPO' formative marks dismissed; 'VAPORIN' deemed distinct...
Madras High Court Upholds Establishment of Crematorium Within 90 Meters of Residences
Court Rules Licensing Exempts Crematoriums from Distance Restrictions, Dismisses Petitioners' Contention...
Madras High Court Rescinds Arbitrary Trademark Cancellation
Court Upholds Natural Justice, Orders Reinstatement of "Sakthi" Trademark Registration...
Madras High Court Orders Removal of Unauthorized Religious Structure on Public Road
Court rules shrine encroaching public property must be removed, emphasizing statutory duty of municipal authorities unde...
Madras High Court Upholds Maternity Leave Entitlement for Third Pregnancy
Landmark ruling directs state compliance with judicial principles for government employees....
Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Filed for Personal Vendetta
Court rules jurisdiction under Article 226 cannot be invoked for settling family disputes...
'Jana Nayagan' censor certification row: Producers withdraw petition in Madras HC
The judge on January 9 allowed the petition filed by M/s KVN Productions LLP and gave a direction to the Central Board o...
"Jana Nayagan" producers tell HC they intend withdrawing case against Censor Board
Following a letter submitted by Vijayan Subramanian, counsel for KVN Productions, requesting the registry to permit the ...
Madras High Court Upholds Penalty Imposition in High-Profile Income Tax Case
Court affirms the application of Section 275(1)(a) for the limitation period in penalty proceedings following a search o...
Madras High Court Revokes Interim Bail, Mandates Strict Conditions for Journalist A. Shankar
Court Orders Medical Evaluation and Imposes Restrictions to Safeguard Ongoing Investigation and Witness Protection...
Madras High Court Quashes Tamil Nadu Education Department's Data Collection Drive
Court Rules Collection of Sensitive Student Data Violates Right to Privacy...
Madras HC dismisses TVK chief Vijay''s plea challenging Income Tax dept''s Rs 1.50 cr penalty
On a request made on behalf of Vijay by his counsel to grant liberty to challenge the order, the judge said it was open ...
Madras HC dismisses TVK chief Vijay's plea challenging income tax dept's Rs 1.50 cr penalty
The matter pertains to alleged non-disclosure of additional income derived by the top-rated star during the financial ye...