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Legal tussle over Madurai lamp-lighting ritual: Madras HC adjourns appeal, contempt proceedings

December 05, 2025 2:55 pm

2 benches of the High Court took up parallel proceedings on Friday — one on the appeal against an order permitting the lamp-lighting, and the other on whether officials defied that order

Madras High Court stays Tamil Nadu amendments on vice-chancellor appointments

May 22, 2025 12:28 am

The PIL challenged the constitutional validity of the state amendments to 10 university Acts on 56 grounds, primarily arguing that the changes were repugnant to Regulation 7.3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, which prescribe the process for Vice-Chancellor appointments.

Madras HC takes stern view on Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy’s remarks on women, religious sects

April 18, 2025 5:08 am

Judge directs Advocate General to obtain details from state police chief regarding action taken, report back by evening.

In respite for Isha Foundation, SC refuses to interfere with Madras HC order, disposes of TN pollution control board’s plea

February 28, 2025 4:11 pm

The Supreme Court said that if there was any expansion in the future, the Isha Foundation should seek prior sanction of the competent authority.

Lawyer moves Madras HC on govt dress code violation by TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin

October 19, 2024 4:11 pm

In addition, Udhayanidhi's casual attire such as a T-shirt, jeans, and informal footwear at official events should be seen as violation of the government's formal dress code, the advocate M Sathya Kumar, said in his petition.

Madras HC orders release of detained Tamil YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar

August 09, 2024 11:11 am

Shankar was arrested on May 4 after he gave an interview to a YouTube channel in which he allegedly made derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu’s women police personnel.

Remove caste/community names from that of government schools, HC tells TN govt

July 26, 2024 11:26 pm

The usage of the term 'Tribal' along with the name of the Government School was unwarranted.

Madras HC orders issuing notice to Centre over DMK's plea against three new criminal laws

July 19, 2024 5:18 pm

The three laws have come into effect from July 1, replacing the Indian Penal Code, The Code of Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Evidence Act

‘What is police trying to prove’: Madras HC judge questions release of footage showing Tamil Nadu BSP chief murder

July 17, 2024 2:27 am

Police released the CCTV footage after key suspect Thiruvengadam was killed in an encounter on Sunday

Madras HC orders entry of vehicles to Kodaikanal, Ooty through e-passes

May 01, 2024 5:13 am

On a pilot basis, the court directed the government to ensure that only vehicles with an e-pass enter.

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