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Rs 10 lakh aid for Kallakurichi hooch tragedy victims’ kin too high: Madras High Court
By Chennaivision on July 6, 2024

Questioning the rationale behind the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government granting Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance each to the families of victims who lost their lives in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, the Madras High Court on Friday stated that the figure was “too much.” A bench of Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shafiq, hearing a PIL… Continue reading "Rs 10 lakh aid for Kallakurichi hooch tragedy victims’ kin too high: Madras High Court"
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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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Ban on use of AIADMK flag: Order reserved in OPS appeal
By Chennaivision on November 17, 2023

The Madras High Court on Thursday reserved orders on an appeal filed by expelled AIADMK leader O Paneerselvam, challenging an interim order that restrained him from using the party’s name, flag, symbol and letterhead. A division bench comprising Justices R Mahadevan and Mohammed Shaffiq reserved orders without specifying any date, on an appeal filed by Paneerselvam against the order of… Continue reading "Ban on use of AIADMK flag: Order reserved in OPS appeal"
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HC summons Home Secretary, DGP for not permitting RSS rally despite court order
By Chennaivision on November 2, 2023

Madras High Court on Wednesday summoned Tamil Nadu Home Secretary P Amudha, Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal, and top police officers in the contempt of court proceedings initiated by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for denying permission to its route marches. Justice G Jayachandran directed the State officials to remain present before present before the Court after four weeks.… Continue reading "HC summons Home Secretary, DGP for not permitting RSS rally despite court order"
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Two new additional judges of Madras High Court sworn in
By Chennaivision on October 17, 2023

Two new judges, Justice N Senthilkumar and Justice G Arul Murugan, have been appointed to the Madras High Court as additional judges. On Monday Chief Justice S V Gangapurwala administered the oath of office to the two new judges at a simple function held on the premises of the Madras High Court. With their appointment, the total number of judges… Continue reading "Two new additional judges of Madras High Court sworn in"
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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 HC orders re-transfer of Senthilbalaji’s case from special court to Sessions Court
By Chennaivision on September 5, 2023

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the principal district judge in Chennai to dispose of arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji’s bail application in the alleged cash-for-jobs scam at the earliest after an issue had arisen regarding the jurisdiction of the trial proceedings. A division bench comprising Justices R Suresh Kumar and K Kumaresh Babu gave the directive… Continue reading "Madras HC orders re-transfer of Senthilbalaji’s case from special court to Sessions Court"
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Madras High Court director NLC labourers to seek remedy from Central government
By Chennaivision on August 23, 2023

The Madras High Court has directed the labourers of Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL), who indulged in the strike to approach the Union government for their grievances and directed the Union government to pass an order within 8 weeks. Justice M Dhandapani observed that until the disposal of the order by the Union government the contract labourers should not… Continue reading "Madras High Court director NLC labourers to seek remedy from Central government"

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