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The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order that mandated jobs for the relatives of victims from the Karur stampede, questioning the High Court's authority to intervene in government policy regarding employment.
The Madras High Court has issued directions to expedite trials for rape and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases, mandating a circular within four weeks to reiterate trial courts' obligation to adhere to statutory timelines.
The Madras High Court has criticized the police for their conduct in court and mandated discipline for police and other officials appearing before the courts. This directive aims to ensure proper decorum and respect for judicial proceedings.
DMK MLA V Senthil Balaji and his brother have been granted conditional anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court in connection with alleged Rs 35 crore horse trading attempt aimed at destabilizing the ruling TVK government.
The Madras High Court upheld the need to respect the Chief Minister and denied anticipatory bail to a DMK MLA accused of making defamatory remarks. The court noted Tamil Nadu's long tradition of cine industry figures entering state politics.
The Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Madras High Court's ban on cow slaughter, including during Bakrid. The state argues that the ban contradicts existing state laws.
The Madras High Court has requested reports on stray dog management from the governments of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, following a Supreme Court cognisance of the issue in July 2025 and in response to rising public safety concerns.
The Madras High Court has ruled that political realignment does not constitute criminal misconduct. This decision clarifies the legal standing of shifts in political alliances.
The Madras High Court significantly increased the motor accident compensation for a man left unresponsive after two road accidents, from ₹33 lakh to over ₹57 lakh, invoking suo motu powers and criticizing the victim's advocate.
The Madras High Court has stated that involving children in election campaigning is inappropriate, specifically referencing a speech by CM Vijay where he appealed to children to influence family votes.
The Madras High Court has barred TVK MLA Seenivasa Sethupathi, who won by a single vote, from participating in the Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test. The MLA has since moved the Supreme Court to challenge this decision, with a hearing scheduled for tomorrow.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Madras High Court that it lacks jurisdiction to act on a DMK minister's one-vote loss to TVK, stating that no objections were raised during counting and its role ceased after results were declared.
The DMK party is navigating complex coalition dynamics, with its leader Stalin criticizing the Congress while praising other allies, and facing an electoral challenge in the Madras High Court over a narrow loss. Discussions also revolve around the DMK's role within the INDIA Bloc and potential new alliances.
The Madras High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe alleged money laundering in the procurement of transformers, ordering the State Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to transfer all case records.
Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' suffered a significant leak before its release, prompting the Madras High Court to order a ban on its illegal circulation and leading to arrests by cybercrime investigators.
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to investigate a complaint regarding the alleged wrong classification of the Mutharaiyar community.
The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the chairperson of Bahwan CyberTek from implementing a 'settlement agreement' in a $76-million loss case. The injunction was granted following a civil suit filed by the group’s former CEO, Durgaprasad Shanmugam.
A Madras High Court Judge made a statement asserting that those who mock people for treating gurus as Gods are "fools and barbarians."
Udhayanidhi Stalin was released after his arrest for a controversial remark, with the Madras High Court ordering his immediate release. He has since rejected allegations regarding his comments and criticized Vijay's TVK party, stating his words had only one meaning.
The Madras High Court has struck down the Tamil Nadu government's order granting compassionate jobs to the families of victims from the Karur stampede. This decision overturns a previous directive regarding employment for those affected by the tragedy.
The Madras High Court issued an advisory urging youngsters to exercise caution in online relationships while dismissing a man's appeal against his conviction in a rape and sexual assault case.
The Madras High Court has declined to grant relief to Anbanantham, a DMK Gen-Z wing leader, following a First Information Report (FIR) registered against him in Krishnagiri district on June 23 over a post concerning CM Vijay.
The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court to challenge a Madras High Court order banning cow slaughter. This legal action seeks to overturn the previous ruling on the controversial issue.
Filmmaker Sudha Kongara has moved the Madras High Court, filing a case against the makers of 'Parasakthi' over alleged unpaid dues amounting to Rs 8.39 crore.
The Madras High Court has issued a stay order on the Telugu dubbed version of Mohanlal's film 'Drishyam 3' from being released on OTT platforms, citing an ongoing rights dispute.
Santiago Martin and his family have moved the Madras High Court to challenge the Enforcement Directorate's attachment of their properties, which stems from an ECIR registered in 2014 based on a CBI chargesheet.
The Madras High Court has ruled that election disagreements are not crimes and dismissed a case against six individuals, emphasizing that questioning a police officer's authority does not warrant arrest. The court also affirmed a mother's claim to her child should not be casually doubted in organ donation cases.
India's Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order that had restrained a TVK MLA from participating in a floor test in the Tamil Nadu assembly. The Supreme Court described the High Court's order as "atrocious."
The Madras High Court has issued an order preventing the Tiruppattur MLA-elect from participating in a floor test, stemming from a dispute regarding postal ballots.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, officially marking his transition from cinema to state leadership. His swearing-in ceremony and initial days in office were met with both public celebration and political controversies, including a dispute over the rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.
The Madras High Court has dismissed petitions filed by advocates challenging misconduct proceedings, stating that courts have immediate powers to protect the institution when proceedings are disrupted.
The Madras High Court has issued a notice to TVK's Vijay regarding his asset disclosures. Polling for all 234 state legislative assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu is scheduled for April 23.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to prevent the release of the film 'TN 2026', with the petitioner arguing for consistent application of standards.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has extended the questioning of Inspector General of Police Sunil Kumar until March 12 in connection with a custodial torture case.
Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Justice Dharmadhikari was born on July 8, 1966 at Raipur and obtained his bachelor’s degree in commerce and law from the Nagpur University
The Madras High Court has granted a six-month extension for the completion of trials in disproportionate asset cases against Ministers Duraimurugan and M.R.K. Panneerselvam.
India's Supreme Court has agreed to examine a Madras High Court order concerning the Karthigai Deepam festival near a dargah. The bench also questioned the Tamil Nadu government about the delay in pursuing the appeal.
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of a pregnant woman. The court also ordered the Director of Medical Education to constitute a 'Neutral Medical Board' within 24 hours, explicitly excluding doctors who conducted the initial postmortem.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Court's blanket ban on cow and calf slaughter in Tamil Nadu. This decision is seen as a win for the Tamil Nadu government.
The Madras High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that was reportedly based on information gathered from YouTube gossip.
Recent US Supreme Court decisions have ignited widespread debate, with Justice Thomas questioning birthright citizenship and rulings impacting transgender athletes in women's sports. Additionally, a decision granting wealthy donors more sway has raised concerns about political influence.
The Madras High Court has voided a Tamil Nadu order regarding Backward Class Muslim (BCM) reservation for people who converted to Islam, ruling that the state's assumption of issuing community certificates to converts was legally unsustainable.
The Madras High Court has issued a stay order on a church construction project near a temple in Tamil Nadu, citing concerns about potential ulterior motives following a change in the state government.
Three decades after an allegation made by Veerappan against an actor, the Madras High Court has held Sun TV liable.
The Madras High Court has declared VIP darshan in temples as wrong and discriminatory, asserting that everyone is equal before God and rejecting arguments that withdrawing paid VIP darshan would lead to revenue loss.
Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been charged in a corruption and money laundering investigation, with prosecutors seeking his pre-trial detention. Authorities have clarified that President Zelensky is not a target of the ongoing probe.
Popular actor Vijay has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, promising a new beginning for the state. His inauguration, marked by a "star-style" oath and a distinctive suit, has garnered widespread attention and sparked discussions about his new administration and a state song controversy.
The Madras High Court has requested a response from the Election Commission of India regarding a dispute over a DMK minister's narrow one-vote loss to a TVK candidate.
The Madras High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into a ₹397 crore fraud concerning Tangedco's transformer procurement, which allegedly occurred during the tenure of former minister V Senthil Balaji.
The Madras High Court has flagged a 'Rs 100 crore irregularity' in the affidavit of TVK chief Vijay, issuing notices to Vijay, the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), the Election Commission of India, and returning officers.
The Madras High Court denied Cognizant's appeal, stating that sudden firing and denial of gate access to an employee breached worker dignity and upheld a ruling against illegal termination.
The Madras High Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal against the acquittal of nine aides of forest brigand Veerappan in the 2000 Kannada actor Rajkumar abduction case. A trial court