Madras High Court News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Madras HC quashes acquittal of TN Minister Duraimurugan in disproportionate assets case
Chennai, April 23: The Madras High Court on Wednesday set aside the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan and his family in a disproportionate assets case and directed the Vellore Special Court to complete the trial within six months.
Madras HC rejects TN MP Navaskani's plea to dismiss OPS' election petition
Chennai, April 21: The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Ramanathapuram Member of Parliament K. Navaskani, who sought the quashing of an election petition filed against him by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O.
Madras HC questions TN minister K Ponmudy over hate speech
Chennai, April 17: Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court on Thursday questioned Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K.
Madras HC imposes comprehensive ban on plastics across Western Ghats
Chennai, April 16: In a significant ruling to protect the ecologically fragile Western Ghats, the Madras High Court has imposed a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, transport, supply, sale, and distribution of 28 plastic products across the region - from the Nilgiris to the Agasthiyar Biosphere Reserve in Kanniyakumari district.
GST on apartment maintenance not new, rule exists since 2019: Tax officials
New Delhi, April 14: Amid rising concerns and confusion among apartment residents, tax officials have clarified that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on apartment maintenance charges is not a new rule.
Re-postmortem report of suspected poacher in TN to be submitted to Madras HC on April 15
Chennai, April 12: The re-postmortem report of G. Senthil, a 28-year-old suspected elephant poacher found dead under suspicious circumstances in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri forest, will be submitted to the Madras High Court on April 15.
CIBIL score row: Madras HC disallows arbitration without exhausting credit information dispute remedies
Chennai, April 10: The Madras High Court has ruled that borrowers cannot invoke arbitration proceedings to address disputes related to the non-updating of their credit history by companies like TransUnion CIBIL Limited without first utilising the alternative remedies prescribed under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005.
Transfer of Tasmac cases: TN govt disrespected Madras HC, says Justice Subramaniam
Chennai, April 8: Justice S.M. Subramaniam of the Madras High Court has strongly criticised the state government for its actions in connection with the case related to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac).
Madras HC directs Shivaji Ganesan's son Ramkumar to renounce ownership claims on Chennai property
Chennai, April 7: The Madras High Court on Monday directed Ram Kumar, the elder son of legendary Tamil actor, late Sivaji Ganesan, to file an affidavit stating that he will not assert any claim over 'Annai Illam', the iconic bungalow built by his father in Chennai's T. Nagar.
Madras HC upholds CBI's appeal in corruption case, sends five persons to 5-year jail
Chennai, April 3: Accepting a CBI appeal, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has sentenced five persons, including two former employees of a Debts Recovery Tribunal and an ex-bank manager, to five years’ Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with a total penalty of Rs 27 lakh in a corruption case, an official said on Thursday.
TN: Shops and businesses in Nilgiris shut down against e-pass system
Chennai, April 2: A majority of shops and business establishments across the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu remained shut on Wednesday following a call for a district-wide bandh by merchant associations.
Madras HC directs TASMAC to file rejoinder to ED's counter affidavit by April 8
Chennai, April 1: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) to file a rejoinder to the counter affidavit submitted by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) by April 8.
Madras HC Division Bench to hear TN govt's petition on TASMAC searches on April 1
Chennai, March 31: A Division Bench of the Madras High Court will hear an amended writ petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government on April 1, challenging the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) search and seizure operations at the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) headquarters in Chennai.
Madras HC bench recuses from hearing TASMAC case
Chennai, March 25: The Madras High Court bench, comprising Justices M. S. Ramesh and N. Senthilkumar, on Tuesday recused themselves from hearing the case related to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
Nilgiris traders call for bandh on April 2 against e-pass system; black flag protest on March 29
Ooty, March 22: The Nilgiris District Traders Associations and a joint committee of all associations have announced a black flag protest across the district on March 29 and a complete shutdown on April 2, pressing for a 10-point demand, including the repeal of the e-pass system implemented in the Nilgiris district.
'Enthiran' copyright case: Madras HC stays attachment of Tamil film director Shankar's property
Chennai, March 11: The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) provisional attachment of property worth Rs 10 crore belonging to renowned Tamil filmmaker S. Shankar in the 'Enthiran' copyright case.
Justices Shakthivel, Dhanabal sworn in as permanent Judges of Madras HC
Chennai, March 10: Madras High Court Chief Justice K.R. Shriram on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice R.
Madras HC orders restoration of website, orders removal of controversial content
Chennai, March 6: The Madras High Court directed the Centre to restore access to the website of Tamil magazine 'Ananda Vikatan'. The court also ordered the magazine to remove the controversial cartoon from the website.
Centre clears appointment of 4 permanent judges in Madras HC
New Delhi, March 4: Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Tuesday cleared the appointment of 4 permanent judges in the Madras High Court.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of permanent judges in Bombay, Madras HCs
New Delhi, Feb 21: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the appointment of 3 permanent judges in the Bombay High Court and 4 permanent judges in the Madras High Court.
Petition filed in HC seeking motorized boat travel for Katchatheevu festival
Madurai, February 21: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and the State regarding a public interest litigation (PIL) petition.
Madras HC nixes Netflix's plea to quash Tamil actor Dhanush's suit against Nayanthara
Chennai, Jan 28: The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by the OTT platform Netflix, seeking to reject Tamil superstar Dhanush's copyright infringement suit against actress Nayanthara.