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1992 Vachathi brutality: Madras High Court confirms conviction, sentence imposed on forest, police and revenue officials

Madras HC confirms conviction & sentences of 215 officials for atrocities on Vachathi tribal village in Dharmapuri in 1992. Govt directed to pay ₹10 lakh each to 18 rape victims & take action against Collector, SP & DFO for failing to take action despite complaints. 54 accused died pending trial.

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A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India

One of the important claims of the self-respect movement was that all forms of customary and traditional Hindu marriages upheld caste supremacy and the patriarchal rights of men

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Madras High Court to deliver its verdict on appeal petitions in the Vachathi State violence case on September 29

In Dharmapuri, a little-known tribal hamlet, 18 young girls were brutally victimised by a contingent of forest, revenue, and police personnel in 1992. The Madras High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the appeal petitions of the 269 accused personnel, including 17 convicted of rape. Survivors recall the…

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World Tourism Day | Explore Indo-Saracenic landmarks in Chennai’s George Town

From standing under the long arches of the Indo-Saracenic mould to walking over the deep shadows cast by architectural landmarks in the city’s Central Business District, we discover pockets of history untapped by modernity

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The high cost of overspeeding on Indian roads – and the peculiar silence on the issue

On the night of July 19, an incident on Iskcon flyover in Ahmedabad left a trail of destruction. A Mahindra Thar, driven by a 16-year-old, collided with a dumper truck. As bystanders gathered, a Jaguar driven at 150 km pr hour by a 19-year-old, sped into them. Nine people died…

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I’m entitled to not return ₹1 crore advance received for Corona Kumar, T.R. Silambarasan tells Madras High Court

Tamil actor T.R. Silambarasan on Tuesday claimed he was entitled to forfeit an advance of ₹1 crore paid to him by Vels Film International since the movie Corona Kumar was not shot within one year from July 16, 2021 when the artist agreement was signed by him to play the…

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SC to hear appeal against Madras HC order staying sale of Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Monday an appeal against a division bench of the Madras High Court which stayed an order of a single judge allowing the sale of Ganesh idols made using Plaster of Paris. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

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

We examine what self-respect marriages are and what the Supreme Court has recently said about its validity

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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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