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Controversial remarks: Madras HC asks police to register case against TN minister Ponmudy
By Chennaivision on April 18, 2025

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu police to register a case against Forest Minister K. Ponmudy over his recent controversial comments that led to him losing his party post. Justice N Anand Venkatesh gave a strong warning to the police, saying that if they fail to file an FIR (First Information Report), the court will start contempt… Continue reading "Controversial remarks: Madras HC asks police to register case against TN minister Ponmudy"
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TASMAC issue: Madras High Court directs ED not to proceed further
By Chennaivision on March 20, 2025

In a temporary relief to TASMAC, the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to proceed further pursuant to its searches at the state-run liquor retailer’s headquarters in the city recently. While giving an oral direction to ED in this connection, the HC also directed the central agency to produce copies of FIR and Enforcement Case… Continue reading "TASMAC issue: Madras High Court directs ED not to proceed further"
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Justice K.R. Shriram sworn in as Chief Justice of Madras High Court
By Chennaivision on September 28, 2024

Justice KR Shriram was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Madras High Court on Friday. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi administered him the oath of office at the swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. The President had recently issued the notification for the appointment of Justice Shriram, who was the senior-most judge of the Bombay High Court, as the… Continue reading "Justice K.R. Shriram sworn in as Chief Justice of Madras High Court"
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Remove shops near Metro stations in Chennai: PIL
By Chennaivision on September 3, 2024

The Madras High Court on Monday (September 2, 2024) sought the response of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed against the practice of displaying the names of advertisers in a bigger font size than the names of the metro stations concerned. The first division bench of acting Chief Justice D Krishnakumar and… Continue reading "Remove shops near Metro stations in Chennai: PIL"
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Justice Mahadevan to be Acting CJ of Madras HC
By Chennaivision on May 23, 2024

Senior-most judge of Madras High Court Justice R Mahadevan has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the court, replacing sitting Chief Justice Sanjay V Gangapurwala who is retiring on Thursday, May 23, 2024. A notification issued by the Department of Justice, Union Ministry of Law and Justice, on Wednesday said, “The President is pleased to appoint Justice R… Continue reading "Justice Mahadevan to be Acting CJ of Madras HC"
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Madras High Court rules against quota in minority institutions
By Chennaivision on October 3, 2023

The Madras High Court has quashed a Tamil Nadu government order cancelling such status to a Muslim minority-run college in Chennai city. The first bench of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice PD Audikesavalu recently ruled, “The minority status is not a tenure status, ergo is not for a limited period.” However, the competent authority can take up regulatory and… Continue reading "Madras High Court rules against quota in minority institutions"
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Madras High Court refuses to direct govt to make casting of votes compulsory
By Chennaivision on September 26, 2023

The Chief Justice of the Madras High Court refused a petition seeking to direct the Union government to punish the voters, who did not cast their votes during elections. A petitioner D Kumaresh from Chennai, moved the Madras High Court to direct the Cabinet Secretary, Secretariat, Rashtrapathy Bhavan to recommend to the parliament to make suitable amendments in the Representation… Continue reading "Madras High Court refuses to direct govt to make casting of votes compulsory"
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No parental land for uncaring son: Madras High Court
By Chennaivision on September 11, 2023

Setting a new precedent benefiting an aged couple, the Madras High Court upheld the revenue department order cancelling a settlement deed issued in favour of a son, who failed to take care of his diabetic parents. Invoking the provisions of Maintenance and Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act, the revenue authorities after investigations cancelled the settlement deed, and… Continue reading "No parental land for uncaring son: Madras High Court"
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Madras High Court slams NLC for destroying crops
By Chennaivision on July 29, 2023

The Madras High Court on Friday slammed the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) for taking possession of agricultural lands and destroying crops before harvest in Valayamadevi. The judge said his eyes were filled with tears to see crops being uprooted by earthmovers. The bench observed it was a sorry sight to see crops getting destroyed in a land where Saint Vallalar… Continue reading "Madras High Court slams NLC for destroying crops"
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Five additional judges take oath as permanent judges of Madras High Court
By Chennaivision on March 7, 2023

Acting Chief Justice T Raja on Monday administered the oath of office to five additional judges as the permanent judges of the Madras High Court. Justices S Srimathy, D Bharatha Chakravarthy, R Vijayakumar, Mohammed Shafiq, and J Sathya Narayana Prasad had assumed charge as the permanent judges of the chartered High Court. In October 2021, the Union government named the… Continue reading "Five additional judges take oath as permanent judges of Madras High Court"

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