Madras High Court imposes ban on entry of non-Hindus into temples
The Madras High Court has made a significant decision regarding temples. The High Court has imposed a ban on the entry of non-Hindus who do not profess faith in Hinduism into all temples. Additionally, the court has ordered the installation of warning boards outside the temples.
Jan 31, 2024, 12:26 PM IST
Amid Row Over Anti-Sanatan Dharma Remarks, Madras High Court's Big Statement
Justice N. Seshasayee said in his order on September 15 that the court is conscious of “the very vociferous, and at time noisy debates on pro and anti Sanatana Dharma” and the court could not help pondering over with genuine concern for what is going around.
Sep 16, 2023, 15:45 PM IST
Senthil Balaji's Arrest By ED Is Legal, Probe Agency Entitled To Keep Him In Custody: Madras High Court
DMK Minister Senthil Balaji has been arrested by the ED last month in connection with a cash-for-jobs scam case.
Jul 14, 2023, 17:24 PM IST
Madras HC Declares Former AIADMK Leader OPS Son's Lok Sabha Win From Theni 'Invalid'
After taking up a petition in this regard by DMK leader Milani on Thursday, the court declared the victory as "null and void"
Jul 07, 2023, 11:20 AM IST
The Kerala Story Row: SC, Madras HC Refuse To Stay Film's Release, Say ‘Let The Market Decide’
The controversial film on the alleged radicalization and conversion of young Hindu women to Islam in Kerala is scheduled for release on May 5.
May 04, 2023, 19:34 PM IST
Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri Sworn in as Additional Judge of Madras HC After SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Her Appointment
A plea for restraining lawyer Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri from taking oath as a judge of the Madras High Court was filed for alleged hate speeches made by her against Muslims and Christians.
Feb 07, 2023, 13:15 PM IST
Adi Dravidas cannot seek particular land parcels: HC
Originally, the duo had challenged the acquisition of their land measuring about 2.59.5 hectares in Ponpadi village of Tiruvallur district.
Dec 13, 2022, 21:12 PM IST
Madras HC bans mobile phones across Tamil Nadu temples, cites ‘religious sanctity’
To maintain 'purity' and 'religious sanctity' of temples across Tamil Nadu, Madras HC has ordered to ban mobile phones in temples.
Dec 03, 2022, 09:58 AM IST
Use of regional languages in courts will help common people get justice: Kiren Rijiju
He was delivering the convocation address at the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University in Chennai.
Dec 02, 2022, 20:05 PM IST
MS Dhoni moves HC for contempt proceedings against IPS officer
In 2014, Dhoni filed a civil suit to permanently restrain Sampath Kumar, who was the then Inspector General of Police, from making any statement linking him (Dhoni) to match-fixing and spot-fixing of matches
Nov 04, 2022, 22:45 PM IST
Tamil Nadu suicides: HC directs state govt to appoint mental health counsellors in all schools
The government should ensure at least one such counsellor is appointed in each district, Justice N Sathish Kumar said.
Jul 29, 2022, 20:03 PM IST
EPS vs OPS: Madras High Court grants possession of AIADMK headquarters to Edappadi K Palaniswami
In a setback, the Madras High Court dismissed O Panneerselvam's (OPS) plea for granting possession of the AIADMK headquarters, 'MGR Maaligai,' to him.
Jul 20, 2022, 16:57 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
Madras High Court rejects plea by Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts Nalini, Ravichandran
The High Courts do not have the power under Article 226 of the Constitution to do so, unlike the Supreme Court, the HC said, reports PTI.
Jun 17, 2022, 14:21 PM IST
Chennai Metro stations to be more disable friendly, CMRL assures High Court
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) told the first bench of Chief Justice M N Bhandari and Justice N Mala that disabled-friendly structures would be provided in both ongoing and new projects, reports PTI.
Jun 16, 2022, 17:15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Govt to bring Ordinance on online card games
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced that an ordinance would soon be promulgated to take on online rummy, reports PTI.
Jun 10, 2022, 15:53 PM IST
In a first, High Court hears case through Whatsapp; here's why
It was a triangular session, with the judge hearing the case from Nagercoil, petitioner's counsel V Raghavachari at one place and Advocate-General R Shanmugasundaram, at another place, in the city, the PTI news agency reported.
May 16, 2022, 22:39 PM IST
Madras HC grants mother nature ‘living being’ status with rights and duties
The Madras High Court has invoked the ‘parens patriae jurisdiction’ to declare mother nature as a ‘living being’ with all corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a living person, reports PTI.
Apr 30, 2022, 16:07 PM IST
Tamil superstar Vijay lands in another controversy due to his imported Rolls-Royce
Vijay has once again landed in a controversy over his imported luxury car, despite having settled with the issue and paying the tax amount.
Mar 18, 2022, 11:02 AM IST
TN school girl death: CBI takes over alleged forced conversion case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday launched its probe into the death of a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Thirukattupalli, who died by suicide, due to alleged pressure of religious conversion.
Feb 21, 2022, 22:38 PM IST
