Madras High Court
Thirupparankundram lamp lighting case: Hilltop structure is not temple lamp pillar, says HR & CE
There is historical and archaeological evidence to show that the structure near the Dargah, where a single judge on Dece...
Opposition’s impeachment bid against Madras HC judge politically driven: Ex-judge
When the order remained unimplemented, the judge passed another order on December 3, permitting devotees to light the la...
56 ex-judges denounce attempts to impeach Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras HC
The single judge bench said that doing so would not encroach upon the rights of the adjacent dargah or the Muslim commun...
Madras High Court Cracks Down on Defiance of Judicial Orders by State Officials
Court Summons Top Tamil Nadu Officials Over Contemptuous Conduct in Religious Rights Case...
PMLA case: Karthi Chidambaram challenges order, goes to HC
The HC notice to the ED came on the appeal filed by Karthi, challenging an order of the appellate tribunal that dismisse...
Thirupparankundram lamp lighting row: HC asks CS, ADGP to appear on Dec 17
During the hearing of a contempt plea today, Additional Advocate General Veera Kathiravan, appearing for the state, info...
Don't test our patience, says Madras HC Bench on personal comments on judge
"Whether you are in power or not, you have tongue or no tongue. Whatever it is, if you are going to demoralise the insti...
HC rejects appeal with 'ulterior motive' against lighting of 'Karthigai Deepam lamp' on TN hill
The government side argued that allowing protection of the central police forces was not tenable. Also, when there was t...
HC declines to put on hold order allowing lighting of Karthigai Deepam oil lamp on TN hill
By lighting the lamp at Deepathoon, which is meant for that purpose, the structure of the Dargha is not in any way affec...
Madras High Court Upholds Right of Worship, Directs Lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram Hill
Court Asserts Judicial Orders Supersede Executive Directives, Ensures Protection for Religious Practices...
Amidst standoff, HC directs petitioner to light lamp on Thirupparankundram hill with CISF protection
Despite an earlier direction by the Bench, the lamp was not lit on an ancient stone pillar near a Dargah on the Thiruppa...
Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile NDPS Case
Court finds no direct evidence linking accused A.Affice Khan to possession or transport of contraband, satisfies Section...
Jurisdiction of DRT and DRAT is limited : Can not adjudicate tort based damages
Madras High Court Rules on Scope of Counter-Claims under Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act in INMA International Ltd....
Madras High Court Upholds Rule of Law, Orders Compliance with Lighting Ritual at Thirupparankundram Temple
Justice G.R. Swaminathan Enforces Court Order Amidst Alleged Non-Compliance by Temple Authorities...
Arbitrator can lift the corporate veil or determine an entity as the alter ego of another entity
Madras High Court Restricts Arbitrator's Authority in Corporate Veil and Damage Awards High Court clarifies that arbitra...
HC directs temple to light 'Karthigai Deepam' on stone pillar on Madurai's Thiurupparankundram hill
The Subramania Swamy temple also popular as the Thirupparankundram temple is administered by the Hindu Religious and Cha...
Sexual Harassment at Workplaces Act - Directions issued for effective implementation of the Act
Madras High Court Mandates Comprehensive Reforms for Effective Implementation of PoSH Act State Government Directed to E...
Proceedings delayed for over 16 years without trial commencement - Proceedings quashed in the interest of justice.
Madras High Court Quashes 16-Year-Old Proceedings Against Police Personnel for Lack of Evidence and Inordinate Delay Cou...
Madras High Court Directs Temple Management to Light Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon
Court affirms the temple's right to maintain tradition and protect its property, dismissing objections from Dargha manag...
Madras High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Sexual Offender Despite Delay in Order
Court dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, affirms detention for heinous offence against minor under Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1...
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitral Award, Enforces Guarantee Deed in Film Distribution Dispute
M/s Mediaone Global Entertainment Limited held liable for Rs. 1.23 Crores under guarantee deed despite not being a signa...
Madras High Court Remands TVS Motor's Patent Application for Reconsideration
Court Criticizes Lack of Robust Analysis in Patent Rejection, Directs New Review with Additional Data and Prior Art...
Madras High Court Rules Surcharge on Sale Certificate Illegal
Court Orders Refund of Illegally Collected Surcharge, Clarifies Distinction Between Sale Certificate and Deed of Conveya...
Madras High Court Overturns Partition Suit: Upholds Validity of Release Deed
Court rules partition suit invalid without cancellation of the registered release deed, emphasizing limitations and proc...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Rename Tamil Nadu Government Department
Court Declares Naming and Renaming of Government Departments as Administrative Function Beyond Judicial Review...
Madras High Court Modifies Onerous Bail Conditions in Electro-Homeopathy College Case
Court Criticizes Indefinite Monetary Bail Requirements, Prescribes Administrative Relief for Affected Students...
SCST Act - When mandates registration of FIR without preliminary enquiry
Madras High Court Upholds FIR Registration Without Preliminary Enquiry in SC/ST Act Case Court reinforces mandatory FIR ...
State's failure to effectively investigate crimes violates Article 21, requiring compensation to victims and systemic reforms
Madras High Court Directs State to Compensate Victims for Lapses in Crime Investigations Court Orders Systemic Reforms a...
Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Family Arrangement in Landmark Arbitration Case
Court Confirms Enforceability of Unregistered Family Arrangement, Despite Allegations of Fraud and Coercion...
Madras High Court Directs Expunging of Fraudulent Copyright Registration
Court Orders Removal of Respondent's Name from Copyright Register of 'Sagar Homeo Stores' Trademark...
Madras High Court Awards Family Pension to Second Wife Despite Void Marriage
Court Upholds Nomination by Deceased Employee, Directs Pension Disbursement Within Eight Weeks...
Bank failed to pay for Crop Insurance resulting in loss to farmers : Liable to pay compensation
Madras High Court Dismisses Review Plea, Holds Central Co-operative Bank Liable for Farmers' Losses Court affirms Bank's...
Madras High Court Denies Interim Bail for Convict Prisoners Awaiting Government Decision on Premature Release
Court Affirms Government's Exclusive Authority on Sentence Suspension; Directs Cases for Premature Release to be Decided...
Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling Clarifies Jurisdiction on Arbitral Award Modifications
Remand Orders by Division Bench Reconsidered Amid Conflicting Precedents and Supreme Court References...
Madras High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Murder Case
Conviction under Section 302 IPC confirmed; death sentence reduced to life imprisonment without remission for 20 years....
Madras High Court Initiates Legal Aid for Returning Stolen Mobile Phones and Boosts Awareness on Motor Accident Compensation
Court directs streamlined processes for property return and mandates awareness campaigns for motor vehicle accident clai...