The Latest Breaking News from Madras High Court

Supreme Court says Madras High Court was right to ask Tamil Nadu CM to decide on Senthilbalaji’s continuation as Minister

V. Senthilbalaji case: Supreme Court dismisses plea to remove Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthilbalaji from Cabinet due to money laundering case.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Murasoli Trust is functioning from land classified as Ryotwari, not Panchami, Chennai Collector informs Madras High Court

Chennai Collector informs Madras High Court Murasoli office is Ryotwari land, not Panchami.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Penalties, retrospective approvals: How 11 mining, infra giants were given backdoor breathers

In a possible setback for companies operating without prior environment clearance in violation of norms, the Supreme Court has stayed the Union environment ministry’s ex-post facto approval to such projects – some running for well over a decade.        

Newslaundry · Jan 4, 2024

Madras High Court Chief Justice’s XI to clash with Advocate General’s XI at Chepauk on January 20

Cricket match between Madras High Court Chief Justice's XI & Advocate General's XI to take place in Chennai on Jan 20, 2024. Judges & lawyers have begun practice.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

Letters to The Editor — December 23, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu · Dec 22, 2023

Madras HC sentences TN Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in DA case

The Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 21, 2023

Watch | Beach sand mining row in Tamil Nadu

Beach sand mining remains banned in Tamil Nadu since 2013 and the Madras High Court is seized of a suo motu case since 2015. 

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

How Karnataka won the legal right over use of abbreviation ‘KSRTC’

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has secured legal ownership of its trademarks, including the abbreviation KSRTC, after a legal dispute with Kerala SRTC.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Madras High Court stays investigation against former DGP R. Natraj falsely accused of sharing derogatory content on social media

The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the investigation being conducted by the Tiruchi cyber crime police against former Director General of Police (DGP) R. Natraj, 72, for reportedly sharing derogatory content on social media.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to submit complete details regarding the number of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State, the courts in which they are pending and the stage of the proceedings before those courts.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023