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Karthi’s ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ release remains uncertain as Madras HC directs Studio Green to clear dues
By Chennaivision on January 10, 2026

With the release of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan postponed, Studio Green, the makers of Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar, planned to schedule the release of the film, which was indefinitely delayed from its December 12 release. The film’s release was stayed after the Madras High Court prohibited it due to unpaid dues from the production side. The court previously ordered the producer to… Continue reading "Karthi’s ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ release remains uncertain as Madras HC directs Studio Green to clear dues"
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Madras High Court halts construction of housing project near Pallikaranai Marsh
By Chennaivision on November 1, 2025

The Madras High Court has restrained the construction of a large multi-storeyed residential complex comprising 1,400 housing units near the ecologically fragile Pallikaranai Marsh, a wetland designated as a Ramsar site of international importance, following concerns of environmental violations and flood risks. The interim order was issued by a division bench of Chief Justice MM Srivatsava and Justice Arul Murugan… Continue reading "Madras High Court halts construction of housing project near Pallikaranai Marsh"
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Madras High Court and customs office receive bomb threat
By Chennaivision on September 20, 2025

The Madras High Court received bomb threats on Friday, prompting a swift response from security agencies. According to sources, an email was sent to the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) claiming that RDX explosives had been planted at the United States Embassy, the Madras High Court, and a school. Following the threat, a bomb squad conducted a… Continue reading "Madras High Court and customs office receive bomb threat"
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Madras High Court dispenses with the appearance of Minister Duraimurugan
By Chennaivision on September 11, 2025
The Madras High Court has temporarily exempted Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan and his wife, D. Shanthakumari, from appearing before a special court in Chennai. The case involves a disproportionate assets charge from 2011. Justice N. Sathish Kumar issued the interim order following a joint petition from the couple. They had requested the trial be moved from the special… Continue reading "Madras High Court dispenses with the appearance of Minister Duraimurugan"
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Madras High Court restrains Tamil Nadu from naming schemes after living persons
By Chennaivision on August 2, 2025

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government not to use the name of the Chief Minister or his photograph in publicity material related to government welfare schemes, pulling up the DMK administration over its choice of nomenclature for publicly funded initiatives. The court was hearing a petition filed by AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam, who sought a ban… Continue reading "Madras High Court restrains Tamil Nadu from naming schemes after living persons"
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Newly appointed Madras High Court Chief Justice to take oath today
By Chennaivision on July 21, 2025

Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava is set to be sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court today, July 21, 2025. The Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is scheduled to administer the oath of office at a ceremony commencing at 4 p.m. in the Bharathiar Mandapam within the Raj Bhavan campus in Chennai. This appointment follows the transfer… Continue reading "Newly appointed Madras High Court Chief Justice to take oath today"
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Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava to be Madras High Court CJ
By Chennaivision on July 15, 2025

The Union Government has officially notified the transfer of Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, currently the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, to assume the position of Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. The notification, issued yesterday, marks a significant judicial reshuffle following the recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium on May 26, 2025. Justice Shrivastava will succeed Justice… Continue reading "Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava to be Madras High Court CJ"
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TASMAC: HC stays ED action against Akash Bhaskaran
By Chennaivision on June 21, 2025

The Madras High Court, on Friday, halted all proceedings by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against film producer Aakash Baskaran. The court also directed the investigation agency to return all materials seized from him. The ED raided multiple locations linked with Baskaran, and his associate, Vikram Ravindran, on May 16, in connection with the alleged scam in Tamil Nadu State Marketing… Continue reading "TASMAC: HC stays ED action against Akash Bhaskaran"
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ED admits it doesn’t have powers to seal locked premises
By Chennaivision on June 19, 2025

Notices affixed to the properties of film producer Akash Bhaskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran in connection with the TASMAC case will be removed. The Madras High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to remove the notices, after questioning the ED’s authority to seal their premises in the alleged scam. The ED had pasted notices stating the properties “shall not be… Continue reading "ED admits it doesn’t have powers to seal locked premises"
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PIL in Madras HC seeks transfer of TASMAC scam-related FIRs to CBI
By Chennaivision on May 15, 2025

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Madras High Court seeking the transfer of over 40 FIRs in connection to alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A Summer Vacation bench comprising Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan on… Continue reading "PIL in Madras HC seeks transfer of TASMAC scam-related FIRs to CBI"

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