Unprecedented: Madras HC judge 'stays' own transfer order by SC, says will order FIR against apex court judges
Known for his penchant for controversies, Justice CS Karnan of the Madras High Court has said that he would order an FIR to be registered against the two Supreme Court judges under the SC/ST ( Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Feb 15, 2016, 16:52 PM IST
Madras High Court adjourns PIL on manual scavenging
The bench also perused and placed the draft amendment with regard to the change of penalty provisions and posted the matter to April 15.
Feb 12, 2016, 22:55 PM IST
Madras HC notice to TN government in suicide case
Police said the three students ended their lives after the management demanded higher fees even though the college lacked basic facilities.
Jan 25, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Chennai Super Kings' plea to lift suspension dismissed by Madras HC
The bench also dismissed PIL filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging suspension of CSK and RR.
Jan 20, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Defamation case: DMK veteran Karunanidhi appears in court, next hearing on March 10
DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Monday appeared before the Madras High Court’s Principal Sessions Judge in connection with a criminal defamation case filed against him by Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa.
Jan 18, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Student's death during excursion: HC moved for compensation
Madras High Court today ordered notice to authorities on a petition seeking compensation for the death of a class VI student, who drowned in a swimming pool at an amusement park during a school excursion.
Jan 14, 2016, 01:14 AM IST
Madras HC grants stay on imposing dress code for temple entry
The Madras High Court on Monday granted interim stay on the order passed by a single judge on November 26, directing the Tamil Nadu Government to implement a dress code for men, women and even children wanting to enter almost all temples across the state from January 1.
Jan 11, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Months after rejecting Madras HC judge's suggestion, women marries her rapist in Tamil Nadu
Months after rejecting the mediation suggestions by the Madras High Court , a 22-year-old woman married her rapist for a 'better' future of the child the child born out of assault.
Jan 09, 2016, 11:37 AM IST
Jeans, Salwar or Saree - Know what to wear before entering a temple in Tamil Nadu
In December 2015, the Madras High Court had ordered temple authorities in Tamil Nadu to refuse entry to anyone wearing jeans, bermuda shorts, skirts, short-sleeves or tight leggings to "enhance spiritual ambiance".
Jan 04, 2016, 21:27 PM IST
Jean-wearing devotees barred from South India temples
Hindu temples in southern India began turning away devotees wearing western clothes Friday after a court order banning jeans and shorts as "inappropriate" for spiritual worship came into effect.
Jan 01, 2016, 22:12 PM IST
Madras HC quashes PILs seeking postponement of CBSE exams in flood-hit Chennai
The Madras HC Friday dismissed two PILs seeking the postponement of half yearly examinations of Class X and Class XII students of the CBSE Board on the ground that the academic activities were severely affected by the devastating floods in Chennai city.
Dec 18, 2015, 13:44 PM IST
HC reserves orders on CSK plea challenging Lodha panel order
BCCI informed the Court that it has not recognized CSK as franchise for IPL.
Dec 14, 2015, 20:56 PM IST
Some people sought liquor ban in flood-hit areas of Tamil Nadu; court said no!
The Madras High Court on dismissed a PIL seeking a direction to the authorities to close down liquor shops in flood-hit areas of Tamil Nadu.
Dec 14, 2015, 15:07 PM IST
Flood relief distribution: Madras HC orders issue of notice
The Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered issue of notice to Revenue Secretary, Commissioner Chennai Corporation, Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Metropolitan Water Supply, CMD of Avin Milk Producers Society on a petition seeking protection for the organisations and workers carrying flood relief materials.
Dec 08, 2015, 15:46 PM IST
TN floods: HC seeks status report from Collector by tomorrow
Hearing a Public Interest Litigation, Justices V Ramasubramanian and N Kirubakaran directed the Tuticorin Collector to file a report.
Nov 30, 2015, 22:17 PM IST
SC dismisses TN govt's plea for police custody of singer Kovan
A bench comprising Justices FMI Kalifulla and U U Lalit did not find any merit in the state government's appeal seeking police custody of Kovan.
Nov 30, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Hindu woman, Christian man's marriage not valid if either does not convert: Madras High Court
Marriage between a Hindu woman and a Christian man is not legally valid if either of them does not convert, the Madras High Court on Thursday held.
Nov 19, 2015, 15:59 PM IST
4 lawyers directed to tender apology in open court
Madras High Court directed four advocates to tender an apology to a magistrate court.
Nov 19, 2015, 03:46 AM IST
Madras HC defers orders on DMK PIL on Moulivakkam building
Madras High Court deferred orders on pleas by DMK for a CBI probe into the collapse of a building at Moulivakkam.
Nov 19, 2015, 02:52 AM IST
Madras HC moved for permission to celebrate Tipu Sultan's birth anniversary
The Judge directed the Gudiyatham Police to file its counter and adjourned the matter to November 20.
Nov 17, 2015, 22:38 PM IST
