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Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, TN CM requests Union Minister for their release; Madras HC observes tardy investigation by CB-CID in water tank incident; VHP leader arrested for derogatory comments on Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar; Madras HC judge refuses to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against…

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Madras High Court judge refuses to recuse himself from hearing suo motu revision against Minister Ponmudy’s acquittal

Madras HC rejects plea to recuse judge from hearing suo motu revision against acquittal of Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy & wife. Judge N. Anand Venkatesh said expression of strong view at stage of ordering notices on suo motu revision not enough to raise plea of bias. DVAC & accused…

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What has the Supreme Court said about the validity of ‘self-respect’ marriages? | Explained

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High Court directs Chennai Police Commissioner to evict politician from a flat within 48 hours

The Madras High Court on Friday came to the rescue of an elderly couple, who had been struggling for the last 12 years to get their tenant, a politician, vacate a residential flat used unauthorisedly as party office. The court directed the Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police to evict S.…

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Madras High Court seeks govt.’s response to plea on laying down criteria for all party meetings

The Madras High Court on Thursday ordered notice to the State government on a writ appeal seeking a direction to lay down the criteria to be followed by the government while extending invitation for all-party meetings

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Supreme Court Collegium recommends 5 judges for appointment as permanent judges of Madras High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended that Justices A.A. Nakkiran, Nidumolu Mala, S. Sounthar, Sunder Mohan and Kabali Kumaresh Babu be appointed as permanent judges of the Madras High Court.

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Madras High Court to examine all verdicts delivered by special courts for MP/MLA cases following complaints of illegalities

Madras HC to review all special court verdicts in MP/MLA cases due to complaints of many corruption cases being withdrawn or watered down. Justice Venkatesh said the case of former CM O. Panneerselvam revealed a shocking tale of how the criminal justice system was “subverted” to ensure his release. He…

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Madras High Court takes up suo motu revision against withdrawal of disproportionate assets case against O. Panneerselvam in 2012

Madras HC takes up suo motu revision of order allowing DVAC to withdraw case against former AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam & family. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh to hear petition on Wed. DVAC had registered FIR against Panneerselvam in 2006. NGO Arappor Iyakkam seeks court-monitored probe into allegations of disproportionate assets.…

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Madras High Court says ‘no’ to PMK public meeting in Cuddalore district on Wednesday

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Tamil Nadu allocates ₹3 crore for translating HC judgments in Tamil

Tamil Nadu Govt. allocates ₹3 cr to State Official Language (Legislative) Commission for translating Madras High Court judgments into Tamil. CM M.K. Stalin says it is in line with govt.'s position to make Tamil an official language of the High Court.

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Veeramani expresses concern over ‘tone’ of judgment on suo motu revision of cases against Ministers

K. Veeramani expresses concern over language used in Madras HC order on acquittal of Ministers. Alleges order contains "harsh" language to "sling mud" at govt, judicial officers & police. Questions if it's fair & just approach & if impression of ulterior motives is expression of "matured justness". Asks why petition…

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HC orders action if Isha Foundation construction illegal, petitioner says govt job to act now

Nearly six years after a tribal body’s petition, the Madras High Court has sought an inquiry into whether Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation had the necessary permissions to carry out certain constructions on its campus in Coimbatore. The court has also told the district town and country planning department to…

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Big boost for Edappadi Palaniswami as Madras High Court refuses to interfere with his election to AIADMK general secretary post

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami won a major legal victory in the Madras High Court, with a Division Bench refusing to interfere with his election to the party post and the expulsion of O. Panneerselvam and three of his supporters. The Bench dismissed all appeals against the party's resolutions, holding that…

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DMK sees ‘pick and choose’ policy in suo motu revision of cases against Ministers

DMK to approach SC against HC's 'pick and choose' policy in taking up cases against AIADMK Ministers. DMK leader Bharathi alleges HC followed mala fide intentions while hearing cases. DMK has faith in courts and won many cases, including one for burial of Karunanidhi's mortal remains.

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Madras High Court orders inquiry into constructions put up by Isha Foundation in Coimbatore village

The Madras High Court has ordered an inquiry by the Joint Director of Town and Country Planning in Coimbatore district into allegations that Isha Foundation had put up unauthorised constructions on 20.805 hectares of land at Ikkarai Poluvampatti village in Perur Taluk.

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Tamil Nadu’s turbulent relationship with professional course entrance tests

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Why the Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion project is in trouble

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Madras High Court restrains Chengalpattu district administration from demolishing Vanniyar Sangam building

The Madras High Court on Friday restrained Chengalpattu district administration from demolishing a building constructed by the Vanniyar Sangam decades ago at St. Thomas Mount in Chennai on 41,952 sq. ft. of land that purportedly belonged to the State government

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Madras High Court quashes 2018 case booked against journalist Nakkheeran Gopal for allegedly “overawing” Governor

Madras HC quashes case vs journo Gopal & others for articles on TN Governor; rules journalists entitled to expose wrongs & can't be prosecuted for doing job. Judge holds Section 124 of IPC not attracted & no materials to prove Governor couldn't exercise constitutional duties due to articles.

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Madras High Court calls for report from Chennai district green committee on restoration of Shenoy Nagar park

The Madras High Court has directed the Chennai District Green Committee to hold discussions with a five-member committee constituted by the court, to suggest steps for restoration of Thiru Vi Ka Park in Shenoy Nagar to its old glory and file a joint report on the restoration work by September…

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Madras High Court reserves verdict in cases filed against arrested T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s continuation in Cabinet

The Madras High Court on Friday reserved its judgement on a batch of writ petitions filed against the continuation of Minister V. Senthilbalaji in the Cabinet, as he is presently in judicial custody, lodged at the Puzhal prison in Chennai, after he was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)…

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HC constitutes committee to identify qualified assistant professors appointed by Pachaiyappa’s Trust

The Madras High Court on Thursday constituted a two-member committee comprising a retired judge of the High Court and a former principal of a government college for women to find out how many of the 254 assistant professors appointed to various government aided colleges run by Pachaiyappa’s Trust between 2013…

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Madras High Court quashes case against former Minister K. Pandiarajan for 2017 campaign using dummy coffin containing Jayalalithaa’s figurine

The Madras High Court on Thursday quashed a case booked by the Greater Chennai Police against former AIADMK Minister ‘Ma Foi’ K. Pandiarajan, for having used a dummy coffin containing former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s figurine draped with the national flag, during the R.K. Nagar Assembly constituency bypoll campaign in April…

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Madras HC sentences Additional Chief Secretary, 2 others to 2 weeks imprisonment in contempt case

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday sentenced Pradeep Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports Department, who was Secretary of School Education Department, to two weeks imprisonment in a contempt of court case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Madras High Court instructs CBI to act upon complaint of misappropriation of funds at Pondicherry University

The Madras High Court has instructed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe a complaint of misappropriation of funds to the tune of ₹ 2.25 crore by authorities of Pondicherry University (PU).

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