The Latest Breaking News from The Principal Sessions Court

Former DGP Rajesh Das evades police arrest

Former Director-General of Police Rajesh Das, who was convicted of sexually harassing a woman Superintendent of Police, reportedly evaded the police

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Madras High Court refuses to transfer Rajesh Das’ appeal from Villupuram Principal Sessions Court

The Madras High Court dismissed a petition filed by former special Director-General of Police (DGP) Rajesh Das to transfer the hearing of an appeal preferred by him, against his conviction in a sexual harassment case, from the Villupuram Principal District and Sessions Court to any other sessions court

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Madras High Court orders re-transfer of Senthilbalaji case from special court to sessions court

Madras HC rules against transfer of money-laundering case against Minister to special court for MP/MLA cases. Court orders re-transfer of case to Principal Sessions Court designated by Centre in 2016. G.O. cannot override statutory provision empowering Centre to designate court for PMLA cases. Bail petition to be heard only by…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Madras High Court takes up suo motu revision against discharge of two more serving ministers from disproportionate assets case

Madras High Court takes up suo motu revision against discharge of two more serving ministers from disproportionate assets case

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji shifted from hospital to jail

V. Senthilbalaji, TN Minister, shifted to Central Prison in Chennai after discharge from hospital. Arrested for alleged money laundering in cash-for-jobs scam, he underwent bypass surgery while in judicial remand. ED allowed to interrogate him, but unable to do so. Court extended remand till July 26.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023