Madras High Court
Madras High Court Demands Swift Conclusion of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Tamil Nadu Officials
Court mandates strict adherence to government-prescribed timelines, warns of severe consequences for delays in corruptio...
Madras High Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Mental Cruelty; Orders Return of Sreedhana
Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty; Directs Husband to Return Wife's Jewels and Articles...
Madras High Court Quashes Sedition Charges Over Historical Book Publication
Court rules that mere historical references do not constitute sedition under current social context....
Madras High Court Upholds Restricted Maternity Leave for Third Child Based on Supreme Court Ruling
Court Denies Extended Leave, Confirms 12-Week Maternity Leave Limit for Women with Two or More Children...
Madras High Court Orders Restoration of Police Protection for Politician Facing Life Threats
Court Directs Immediate Police Protection for C.Ve. Shanmugam Amidst Continuous Threats Despite Opposing Threat Assessme...
Madras High Court Mandates Inclusive Participation in Temple Festival to Combat Caste Discrimination
Court Directs District Collector to Ensure Equitable Involvement in Muthalapuram Village's Temple Celebrations...
Madras High Court Upholds Cognizance in Hate Speech Case Against Minister
Court Finds Accused's Speech Promoted Hatred, Affirms No Prior Sanction Needed for Prosecution...
Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against Senior IPS Officer; Cites Personal Vendetta
Court underscores misuse of Public Interest Litigation for personal grievances in dismissing petition against Tamil Nadu...
Madras High Court Affirms Rights of American Hindu Devotee
Court Rules Citizenship and Name Cannot Deny Recognition of Faith and Temple Access...
Madras High Court Dismisses Intra-Court Appeal on Procedural Grounds
Appeal Against Procedural Orders Deemed Non-Maintainable, Urges Expedited Disposal of Main Petition...
Madras High Court Permits Temple Festival Cultural Program with Strict Conditions
The court mandates guidelines to ensure public order, cultural sanctity, and prevent obscenity during the Aadal Paadal e...
Madras High Court Mandates Swift Action in Cybercrime Case Involving Morphing and Extortion
Court Directs Immediate Preservation of Digital Evidence and Removal of Obscene Content in Ramesh Kumar's Writ Petition...
Madras High Court Quashes Irregular Recruitment Process for Personal Assistants
Court Orders Fresh Selection Process Adhering to Merit and Equality Principles...
Madras High Court Upholds Equal Inheritance Rights for Daughters in Landmark Judgment
Court affirms daughter's entitlement to ancestral property, dismisses unregistered release deed as inadmissible...
Madras High Court Quashes Corruption Charges Against Accused in Wharfage Refund Case
Court finds no evidence of forgery or wrongful gain; emphasizes civil liability wrongly converted to criminal charges....
Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Three Accused in Temple Fund Misappropriation Case
Lack of Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Charges Under Corruption and Criminal Conspiracy Laws...
Madras High Court Strikes Down Government Order on Reservation for Converts to Islam
Court rules conversion to Islam does not confer specific backward class status, declares Tamil Nadu Government Order unc...
Madras High Court Denies Bail to Notorious Gang Leader in Ganja Trafficking Case
Saba @ Sabarathinam's plea for suspension of sentence dismissed due to extensive criminal history and pending murder cas...
Madras High Court Restores Arbitrator's Bonus Award to Contractor for Delayed School Project
Court Sets Aside District Judge's Interference, Upholds Arbitrator's Decision on Bonus for Early Completion Despite Dela...
Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against Candidate's Financial Disclosure
Court Upholds Bar on Writ Petitions for Election Disputes, Directs Petitioners to File Election Petitions...
Madras High Court Upholds CBFC's Refusal Certificate for "Lakshmi Lawrance Kadhal"
Court Affirms CBFC's Decision Citing Cultural and Religious Sensitivities, Upholds Restrictions on Freedom of Expression...
Plea against acceptance of resignation of AIADMK MLAs devoid of merits: TN Assembly secy tells HC
The disqualification proceedings survive and remain to be adjudicated. The foundation of the writ petitions therefore co...
Madras High Court Upholds GST Liability on Legal Heirs for Discontinued Business
Court affirms that fresh GST proceedings can be initiated against legal heirs under Section 93 of the CGST Act, even if ...
Madras High Court Upholds Leave for Convict Prisoners, Pending Appeals
Full Bench Clarifies Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982, Ensuring Leave for Convicts During Appeal Process...
Madras High Court Upholds Pension Rights of Delayed Appointees
Employees Appointed After Administrative Delays Entitled to Old Pension Scheme, Rules Court...
Madras High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Dispute Between Universal Tele Services and BSNL
Court Grants Interim Relief to Universal Tele Services, Permitting Tender Submission Amidst Ongoing Arbitration...
Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Chandrasekar Murder and Robbery Case
Court Confirms Life Sentence for Accused; Highlights Role of Circumstantial Evidence and Presumption of Guilt Under Evid...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Compel ED Action Under PMLA
Court Upholds Discretion of Enforcement Directorate in Initiating Money Laundering Proceedings...
Madras High Court Quashes Trial Court's Order Allowing Recall of Witness in Murder Case
The Court emphasized the necessity of judicial satisfaction in recalling witnesses, setting aside the Trial Court's orde...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition Against Swiss Challenge Method in Bank Auction
Adoption of Swiss Challenge Method by Punjab National Bank Deemed Legal and Non-Violative of Constitutional Rights...
Madras High Court Orders Transfer of Investigation in Unlawful Assembly Case
Court Upholds Victims' Right to Fair Investigation, Directs Unbiased Inquiry in Tirunelveli Stone Quarry Protest Inciden...
Madras High Court Upholds Dismissal of Interim Injunction in Trademark Dispute Over "RIO"
Court emphasizes need for full trial to determine exclusivity of the "RIO" trademark amidst conflicting claims by Rio Ch...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Additional 12 percent Compensation Award in National Highways Land Acquisition Case
Court Upholds Solatium and Interest for Landowners but Rejects Additional Compensation Under Section 23(1-A) of the Land...
Madras High Court Upholds Extended Limitation in GST Case
KPR Enterprises' writ petitions dismissed; opportunity granted for statutory appeal against tax demands...
Madras High Court Grants Woman LL.M. Student Extension for Dissertation Submission Due to Pregnancy
Court Orders Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University to Provide Accommodation for Petitioner’s Exceptional Circumstances...
Madras High Court Upholds Woman's Right to Terminate Pregnancy, Emphasizes Reproductive Autonomy
Court Directs Termination Procedure with Full Consent, Ensures Compliance with Medical and Statutory Protocols...