The Madras High Court denies anticipatory bail to former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in a corruption case over private school recognition. The allegations are untested and the court’s detailed order is awaited. Chennai: The Madras High Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, dismissed the anticipatory bail petition of DMK leader and […]
Villagers who say a government rice mill has polluted their air for years may Protest Inside Crematorium grounds, the Madras High Court has ruled, setting aside the police order that had refused permission. Chennai: Residents of Sitharkadu village in Mayiladuthurai district may hold a sit-in inside the village crematorium from November 29, 2026 against alleged […]
If no public place was disfigured, can a banner case go to trial? The Madras High Court has answered no, quashing the FIR against TVK MLA ECR Saravanan over unauthorised banners. Chennai: Closing a case that began with banners put up without permission, the Madras High Court has set aside the FIR against TVK MLA […]
Sixty people, three hours, no banners: that is the frame in which the Madras High Court has permitted first death anniversary rites for an accused in the BSP leader K. Armstrong murder case, who died a year ago, holding that a family is entitled to follow its customary observances. Chennai: Setting aside the police rejection […]
Can Rs 30 crore asset non-disclosure amount to corrupt practice when about Rs 600 crore was declared? The Madras High Court put that question orally while hearing Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s plea to reject an election petition against his Perambur win. Chennai: Hearing the Chief Minister’s application to reject an election petition filed by […]
Should coverage of videos linked to the Veeramani POCSO case be restrained? Media houses have told the Madras High Court that informed debate on child assault cases can further the cause of justice, contending that they published only publicly available material without exposing victims. Chennai: Opposing a plea for an injunction against coverage of videos […]