The Madras High Court ruled that a married woman can apply for a passport without her husband’s permission or signature, emphasizing her legal individuality. The judgment, prompted by J Revathy’s denied application, criticized the passport office’s requirements as outdated and harmful to women’s rights, marking a significant advancement for women’s independence in India.
Madras High Court Judge, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, publicly critiqued his own judgment, acknowledging errors and calling for reconsideration during a lecture organized by the Madras Bar Association. Emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes, he highlighted the need for a collective commitment to rectifying errors and personal biases in judicial proceedings.
Headmistress of a middle school in Coimbatore has petitioned the Madras High Court, seeking to quash a criminal case that emerged following the attendance of 32 school children at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow on March 18, 2024. This action was taken under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, […]
Madras High Court has announced plans to implement a “conveyor belt-like mechanism” to instill better driving habits in young motorists. The Madras High Court has announced plans to implement a “conveyor belt-like mechanism” to instill better driving habits in young motorists. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, recognizing the peril posed by rash driving and racing on […]
The Madras High Court dropped criminal charges against seven PSG College students accused of severe ragging after a reconciliation with the victim. The incident involved physical assault, head-shaving, and confinement over a liquor dispute. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh emphasized the seriousness of ragging and forgave the accused during the court session on February 22, ending the case.
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) accuses former Transport Minister V. Senthilbalaji of deliberately delaying a high-profile money laundering trial. In a counter affidavit, the ED emphasized the need for a speedy trial and highlighted Senthilbalaji’s alleged influence in impeding the process. The affidavit also detailed Senthilbalaji’s involvement in a cash-for-jobs scam and the sophisticated operation of laundering proceeds. The ED has refuted allegations of manipulating digital evidence and appealed to the Madras High Court to deny Senthilbalaji’s bail application, highlighting the importance of maintaining the integrity of the legal system.
The Madras High Court refused to dismiss charges against BJP leader K. Annamalai for his contentious remarks against a Christian NGO, emphasizing the importance of secularism in India. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh highlighted the dangers of hate speech in the digital age and urged restraint from public figures to preserve communal harmony, citing historical and legal perspectives.
Imposter Claiming to be Madras High Court Judge’s Secretary Arrested In a startling revelation, the Tamil Nadu police have arrested R Venkatesaperuma, an individual who audaciously posed as the personal secretary of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court. The imposter had deceitfully reached out to a private college, attempting to secure a […]