Madras High Court
Madras High Court Dismisses Government's Plea to Condone 972-Day Delay in Writ Appeals
Court Rejects State's Appeal Over Land Compensation Claims Due to Lack of Sufficient Cause for Delay...
Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to Political Parties on De-Registration by Election Commission
The court upholds Election Commission's mandate for electoral participation within six years for registered political pa...
Madras High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Village Assistants Turned Officers
Court affirms entire service tenure to be considered for pension benefits, dismisses government appeals....
Madras High Court Upholds SIPCOT's Right to Impose Sub-Leasing Charges
Court invokes Public Trust Doctrine to prevent unjust enrichment by private entities leasing state land at nominal rates...
Madras High Court Refers Allegations Against Legal Professionals to Vigilance Cell
Court Directs Inquiry into Allegations by All India Lawyers' Association for Justice, Recommends Reposting Before Approp...
Madras High Court Upholds Sexual Harassment Complaint, Orders Relief for Victimized Employee
The Court finds Railway Employees Cooperative Society negligent in handling workplace harassment, mandates compensation ...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Regularize Temple Encroachment on Government Land
Temple on Water Body Bund Denied Protection Under Places of Worship Act, 1991...
Madras High Court Directs Detailed Inquiry into Alleged Corruption at NLC India Ltd.
Court mandates petitioner cooperation in probe against high-ranking officials for alleged misconduct amounting to Rs. 42...
Madras High Court Upholds Refusal of "Big Bite" Trademark Registration for 7-Eleven International LLC
The Court Emphasizes the Need for Demonstrable Goodwill and Presence in India for Trademark Protection...
Madras High Court Grants Final Opportunity to Contemnor to Apologize in Contempt Case
T.Ashok Surana Faces Imprisonment for Scandalizing the Court, Ordered to Tender Unconditional Apology...
Madras High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Pastor in Sexual Assault Case
Conviction under POCSO Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act sustained; delay in complaint deemed immaterial....
Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe into Fake No Objection Certificate Scam for Explosive Licenses
Investigation transferred to CBI due to inadequate inquiry by state agencies; systemic failures highlighted...
Madras High Court Clears Path for Fireworks Factories Near Eco-sensitive Zones
Court Permits Construction Subject to Compliance with Environmental and Safety Norms...
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...