Madras High Court criticises TN minister Stalin, A Raja remarks against Sanatan Dharma; says remarks were “perverse and divisive”

Madras High Court criticises TN minister Stalin, A Raja remarks against Sanatan Dharma; says remarks were “perverse and divisive”

Mar 7, 2024

 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

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Right to be forgotten of a rape case acquitted upheld by madras HC

Right to be forgotten of a rape case acquitted upheld by madras HC

Mar 7, 2024

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

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Madras High Court Cancels Selection of 245 Civil Judges Over Reservation Violations; Orders Revised Selection Process

Madras High Court Cancels Selection of 245 Civil Judges Over Reservation Violations; Orders Revised Selection Process

Mar 4, 2024

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)

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Employee List for Unvaccinated Staffs of a Company Not a Privacy Violation: Madras High Court

Employee List for Unvaccinated Staffs of a Company Not a Privacy Violation: Madras High Court

Feb 11, 2024

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.

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Madras High Court orders the Tamil Nadu government to restrict entry of non-Hindus in Palani Temple

Madras High Court orders the Tamil Nadu government to restrict entry of non-Hindus in Palani Temple

Jan 31, 2024

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

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Language Quirks in Legal Proceedings: Justice Venkatesh’s Amusing Take on Hindi Legal Terminologies

Language Quirks in Legal Proceedings: Justice Venkatesh’s Amusing Take on Hindi Legal Terminologies

Jan 25, 2024

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),

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Jan 25, 2024

Madras High Court Affirms Right to Conduct Religious Functions in Private Spaces Introduction: The Madras High Court recently addressed the Tamil Nadu government’s stance on organizing events related to the consecration of the Shri Ram Temple. The court emphasized that no permission is

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Madras High Court: Stores Selling Prohibited Tobacco Products Cannot Be Closed Indefinitely

Madras High Court: Stores Selling Prohibited Tobacco Products Cannot Be Closed Indefinitely

Jan 4, 2024

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.

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Madras High Court Upholds Teacher’s Right to Peaceful Protest, Deems Charge Memos Unsubstantiated

Madras High Court Upholds Teacher’s Right to Peaceful Protest, Deems Charge Memos Unsubstantiated

Nov 29, 2023

As guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution and an essential component of a democratic nation such as India, the Madras High Court has emphasised the right to peacefully defend without the use of arms. The court further pointed out that the freedom

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Protection: Senior citizen have right to reclaim property, if disregarded by Child: Madras HC

Protection: Senior citizen have right to reclaim property, if disregarded by Child: Madras HC

Sep 12, 2023

Written by; Srijan Raj The Madras High Court has redefined the meaning of the phrase “subject to condition” in Section 23(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Older People Act, 2007, according to Justice SM Subramaniam. The court ruled that The

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