Madras HC Rejects Panneerselvam’s Plea Seeking Stay On Expulsion From AIADMK
The poll body's decision came after the Madras High Court in March rejected applications filed by AIADMK's expelled leader O Panneerselvam and refused to interfere with his expulsion from the party.
Aug 25, 2023, 13:17 PM IST
'No reservation for those who convert to another religion': Madras HC rejects plea of man who converted to Islam
The Madras HC bench headed by Justice G.R. Swaminathan gave the order dismissing the petition by a Hindu man from the most backward community, who had converted to Islam. The petitioner subsequently sought caste-based quota in state government jobs.
Dec 03, 2022, 19:17 PM IST
AIADMK turf war to escalate after Madras HC ruling, EPS faction likely to challenge verdict
The Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered to maintain the status quo of June 23, which meant that OPS will return as the coordinator and Palaniswami as joint coordinator of AIADMK.
Aug 18, 2022, 13:18 PM IST
Removal of mangalsutra by wife mental cruelty of highest order: Madras High Court
"Thali around the neck of a woman was a sacred thing which symbolises the continuance of married life and it is removed only after the death of the husband. Therefore, its removal by the petitioner/wife can be said to be an act which reflected mental cruelty of the highest order as it could have caused agony and hurt the sentiments of the respondent," the bench had said.
Jul 15, 2022, 14:17 PM IST
Railways refuse to reduce speed of trains to prevent elephant deaths, says not viable
The counsel for the Railways reducing the speed of trains between Palakkad and Podanur below the least permissible limit may endanger the safety of passengers who are travelling, especially at night hours.
Mar 18, 2022, 11:57 AM IST
Ban on online games? Madras High Court tells petitioner to approach government
While admitting to the fact that youngsters are indeed addicted to their phones and laptops, the Madras High Court refused to ban all online and offline video games, as requested by the petitioner
Jul 01, 2021, 21:59 PM IST
Pride Month: Madras HC issues directions to remove prejudice against LGBTQIA+ community
The Court also called for a change in curricula of schools and universities to educate students on understanding the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jun 08, 2021, 06:18 AM IST
Online money lending: PIL seeks Madras High Court order to restrain Google from hosting Instant Money lending Apps
The PIL appealed to the court to pass an order restraining Google from hosting online money lending apps that seek exorbitant interest rates, without prior permission from the RBI.
Jan 07, 2021, 16:58 PM IST
Madras HC issues notice to AR Rahman seeking explanation on income tax evasion case
According to the Income-tax department counsel, Rahman received an income of Rs3.47 crore in the year 2011-12 based on a contract with a UK-based telecom company, to compose exclusive ringtones.
Sep 11, 2020, 13:44 PM IST
Madras HC grants conditional bail for suspects in Techie Subhasri’s death
The Madras High Court granted conditional bail to former AIADMK councillor C Jayagopal and his relative, the suspects in the 23-year old techie Subhasree’s death, which occurred due to an illegal banner (that was erected on the median of an arterial road, for a wedding in Jayagopal’s house) which fell on her, following which she was run over by a lorry.
Nov 11, 2019, 20:11 PM IST
Madras HC slams TN govt over techie's death, awards Rs 5 lakh interim compensation to family
Madras HC has also directed the Tamil Nadu Government and Chennai corporation to take disciplinary action against officials who failed to remove illegal hoardings.
Sep 13, 2019, 16:58 PM IST
Drop plea in SC against Madras HC order on Chennai-Salem highway project: Stalin to Centre
The Centre moved the apex court Friday challenging the high court order quashing the land acquisition process for the Rs 10,000-crore Salem-Chennai eight-lane greenfield corridor project.
May 31, 2019, 23:14 PM IST
BJP leader H Raja apologises before Madras HC for abusing judiciary, contempt case shut
After the unconditional apology rendered by the BJP leader, the HC closed the suo motu contempt case against him.
Oct 22, 2018, 12:31 PM IST
DMK to hold public meetings at 102 places against AIADMK govt in Tamil Nadu, Madras HC gives nod
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will be holding public meetings at 102 places across Tamil Nadu against the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) government after the Madras High Court gave its nod to the DMK.
Oct 03, 2018, 16:50 PM IST
Telephone exchange case: Madras High Court sets aside discharge orders against Maran brothers
The Madras High Court on Wednesday set aside the lower court's order discharging former Union telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanithi Maran in BSNL illegal telephone exchange case.
Jul 25, 2018, 12:46 PM IST
Madras HC vacates the interim stay on film 'Kaali' with rider
On April 6, a single judge of the court had passed the interim order staying the release of the movie till April 11.
Apr 11, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Decide on lookout circular against Karti Chidambaram: SC tells Madras HC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Madras High Court to decide in entirety all the issues in Karti Chidambaram's plea challenging the CBI lookout circular against him.
Feb 01, 2018, 01:00 AM IST
Madras HC directs TN govt to stop sand mining in six months
Justice R Mahadevan in his order said that sand had been quarried beyond permitted level affecting the flow of water in rivers and impacting agriculture in the state.
Nov 29, 2017, 20:07 PM IST
Blue Whale Challenge: Madras HC asks govt to explore possibility of its ban
The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Central and Tamil Nadu governments to explore possibilities of banning deadly online Blue Whale Challenge.
Sep 04, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
Madras HC directs holding of Tamil Nadu civic polls by Nov 17
The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission to complete the local body elections by November 17.
Sep 04, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
