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Book sexual crime cases promptly, ensure stringent punishment to culprits, TN CM Vijay tells police

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered swift action against those involved in sexual crimes. Following a brutal murder in Coimbatore, the Chief Minister directed police to register cases promptly and ensure severe punishment for culprits. The directive aims to expedite trials and provide justice for victims of…

The Economic Times · May 25

Ilaiyaraaja is not above everybody else: Madras High Court judge

Madras High Court judge debates composer Ilaiyaraaja's status in music industry during copyright appeal hearing.

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024

‘Yes, I am above everybody’: Ilaiyaraaja’s counsel, while opposing case filed by Echo Recording at Madras High Court

Legal battle over music rights in Chennai as composer Ilaiyaraaja asserts 'special, moral right' over 4,500 songs.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024

Cyclone Michaung delays verdict on V.K. Sasikala’s claim over AIADMK general secretary post

Verdict on appeal suits & civil revision petition filed by V.K. Sasikala in 2022, claiming right over AIADMK general sec. post, delayed by a day due to Cyclone Michaung. She was appointed interim gen. sec. in 2016, but removed in 2017. Senior Counsel G. Rajagopal argued for her, while Senior…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

CREDAI challenges hike in fees for registering power of attorney and construction agreements

CREDAI Chennai challenges G.O. increasing registration fees for power of attorney & construction agreements, seeks to protect real estate sector & affordable housing.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Case against Fact Check Unit | Madras High Court decides to await Bombay High Court verdict

Madras HC awaits Bombay HC verdict on Centre's FCU before deciding on TN's FCU. Madras HC concerned TN's FCU could be used to terrorise people & impose censorship. TN govt said only 8 posts filled, but petitioner argued 80 posts created. Hearing on Dec 6. #FactCheck #FreeSpeech #Censorship

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Panneerselvam, Palaniswami question maintainability of cases filed by each other before Madras High Court

Madras HC reserves judgment on appeal by O. Panneerselvam against interim injunction preventing him from using AIADMK flag, symbol and letterhead. Senior counsels argue maintainability of cases filed by each other. Court to decide after filing of counter-affidavit.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Do AIADMK bylaws allow appointing interim general secretary, court asks Sasikala

Madras High Court hears appeal suit filed by former CM Jayalalithaa's aide V.K. Sasikala against refusal to declare AIADMK resolution removing her from party's interim general sec. post illegal. Senior counsels argue on whether bylaws provide for such appointment. Hearing to continue on Friday.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Power to initiate contempt proceedings cannot be used to choke citizens’ voice in a free country, says Madras High Court

Madras HC allows Gurumurthy's plea to set aside A-G's recall order on contempt proceedings against him. Issue related to comments made by Gurumurthy about judiciary. A-G had recalled predecessor's order rejecting consent for contempt proceedings due to English translation of Tamil speech. Gurumurthy alleged "motive" behind recall order, HC allowed…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Madras HC grants time for Panneerselvam to respond to suit filed against him by Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Madras HC grants time till Oct 6 for O. Panneerselvam to file counter affidavit to plea by AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami seeking to restrain former from claiming to be party coordinator, using its flag, symbol and letterhead.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023