Madras HC Demands Action on Alleged Misappropriation of Housing Funds, Orders TN Govt. to Submit Probe Status Report
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a status report on a probe into allegations of misappropriation of funds for housing under the Central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) and the State’s Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green
Commenting that the caste structure is “less than a century old,” the Madras High Court has modified its ruling
Issue: The Madras High Court has sparked discussions over judicial observations and their effects on social narratives and historical contexts by revising controversial statements made in its ruling rejecting a suit against the State Minister for his comments on Sanatana Dharma. Facts of
Madras High Court criticises TN minister Stalin, A Raja remarks against Sanatan Dharma; says remarks were “perverse and divisive”
Madras High Court on Wednesday criticised Tamil Nadu (TN) Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin and Member of Parliament A Raja for their remarks against Sanatan dharm and observed them as “perverse, divisive, contrary to constitutional principles and ideas, and
Right to be forgotten of a rape case acquitted upheld by madras HC
Issue:– A petition was filed by a man who was convicted by a trial court under the section of the IPC which were sections 417 and 376 but he was later acquitted of it. Analysis:– He later approached the division bench which challenged
Madras High Court Cancels Selection of 245 Civil Judges Over Reservation Violations; Orders Revised Selection Process
The Madras high court has cancelled the selection of 245 civil judges for the state judicial service, citing violations of reservation and roster rules. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) failed to implement reservation in the recruitment as contemplated under Section 27(f)
Employee List for Unvaccinated Staffs of a Company Not a Privacy Violation: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that a company preparing a list of employees who have not been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus will not amount to a violation of privacy and cannot be booked under the Information Technology (IT) Act. Justice N.
Madras High Court orders the Tamil Nadu government to restrict entry of non-Hindus in Palani Temple
Madras High Court recently directed the Tamil Nadu government and the State Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to ensure non-Hindus are not allowed to enter beyond the flagpole area of the Palani temple (Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple) and its sub-temples in Tamil
Language Quirks in Legal Proceedings: Justice Venkatesh’s Amusing Take on Hindi Legal Terminologies
Introduction: Justice Anand Venkatesh, presiding over the Madras High Court, injected a moment of humor into a recent court hearing. Acknowledging his inability to speak Hindi fluently, he expressed his intent to stick to the English terminologies of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),
Madras High Court: Stores Selling Prohibited Tobacco Products Cannot Be Closed Indefinitely
Issue: Shops Selling Prohibited Tobacco Products May Not Be Closed Indefinitely, As Per Madras High Court Order. Facts of the Case: A recent case involving the protracted closure of stores selling tobacco goods that are prohibited was heard by the Madras High Court.
