Dead Body Cannot Be Used For Protest; Decent Burial Is A Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) held that a deceased body cannot be used for protest, stressing dignified burial under Article 21. Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman criticised delays in last rites, calling it a violation of fundamental rights.

Prolonged Separation And Criminal Cases With Grave Allegations By The Wife Constitute Cruelty: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) held that prolonged neglect, separation, and filing serious criminal allegations can amount to mental cruelty. Justices G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and R. Poornima granted divorce, finding the husband proved cruelty by his spouse.

Major Judicial Upgrade: Supreme Court Collegium Approves Elevation of 8 Judges as Permanent

The Supreme Court Collegium on March 24, 2026 approved elevation of Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in Chhattisgarh High Court and Madras High Court, strengthening judicial capacity and ensuring continuity in adjudication.

Madras High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Plea Over Savukku Shankar’s Mother’s ‘Solitary Confinement’ Claim, Orders No Further Directions

The Madras High Court dismissed a habeas corpus plea filed by Savukku Shankar’s mother alleging solitary confinement during his December 2025 incarceration. The Court also closed the medical treatment plea and said police can act as per law if he fails to surrender after interim bail ends.

Madras High Court Orders Gautham Menon To Refund Rs 4.25 Crore With Interest, Calls It Breach Of Film Agreement

Madras High Court directed filmmaker Gautham Menon and Photon Factory to refund Rs 4.25 crore with 12% interest to RS Infotainment over a film that never started. The Court held that the producers breached the contract and failed to prove that the film was ever commenced.

Supreme Court Transfers Ilaiyaraaja Copyright Case to Bombay High Court, Big Setback in Sony Music Dispute

The Supreme Court of India has transferred Ilaiyaraaja’s copyright suit from the Madras High Court to the Bombay High Court in the ongoing dispute with Sony Music Entertainment India.
The Court said the dispute should be heard in Bombay since the original copyright case was already pending there.

‘Criminals Entering Legal Profession’: Supreme Court Questions BCI Over No Law to Deny Enrollment

The Supreme Court has questioned the Bar Council of India over its claim that “criminals have started entering the legal profession” while defending denial of enrollment to law graduates with pending criminal cases. The Court said such a restriction may not be valid without a clear law under the Advocates Act.

Roja Rights Row Ends: Madras High Court Says Lahari Can’t Stop Satellite Telecast After 22-Year Legal Battle

Madras High Court dismisses Lahari Recording’s appeals, ruling it had no satellite rights over Roja’s Telugu version. Court clarifies that dubbing and theatrical rights do not include satellite broadcasting rights under copyright law.

Madras High Court Cracks Down on Piracy: “Dhurandhar 2” Gets Pre-Release Protection from Illegal Streaming

Madras High Court barred ISPs and cable operators from illegally streaming Dhurandhar 2 before release. Court noted risk of “irreparable injury” and granted interim relief till April 15.

Habeas Corpus Cannot Compel Wife’s Return If She Left Matrimonial Home Voluntarily With Another Man: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court held that habeas corpus cannot compel a spouse’s return if she leaves voluntarily, as Justices N Anand Venkatesh and P Dhanabal heard a plea seeking production of a wife and children.