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    Failed to Secure Qualifying Marks, Cannot Question Selection Process: Madras High Court
    Failed to Secure Qualifying Marks, Cannot Question Selection Process: Madras High Court
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    Failed to Secure Qualifying Marks, Cannot Question Selection Process: Madras High Court

    The Madras High Court ruled that candidates who fail to secure qualifying marks cannot challenge a transparent recruitment process or demand filling of vacancies, dismissing an ex-serviceman’s plea against the RBI security guards selection in Chennai.

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    Bhagavad Gita Is Not a Religious Text Under FCRA: Madras High Court Set-Aside MHA’s Denial of Trust Registration
    Bhagavad Gita Is Not a Religious Text Under FCRA: Madras High Court Set-Aside MHA’s Denial of Trust Registration
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    Bhagavad Gita Is Not a Religious Text Under FCRA: Madras High Court Set-Aside MHA’s Denial of Trust Registration

    The Madras High Court ruled that the Bhagavad Gita cannot be treated as a religious text under the FCRA, setting aside the Union Home Ministry’s denial of registration to a trust teaching Vedanta, Yoga, and Indian philosophy.

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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues

    Quoting Prophet Mohammed’s teaching on timely payment, Justice G R Swaminathan directed the Madurai Corporation to clear Rs 13.05 lakh in pending fees of its former lawyer. The Court also criticised the practice of paying huge amounts to senior counsels while delaying dues of working advocates.

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    TN Govt Pays “Scandalously High” Fees to Law Officers, Madras High Court Flags Misuse of Public Funds
    TN Govt Pays “Scandalously High” Fees to Law Officers, Madras High Court Flags Misuse of Public Funds
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    TN Govt Pays “Scandalously High” Fees to Law Officers, Madras High Court Flags Misuse of Public Funds

    The Madras High Court expressed concern over the “scandalously high” fees paid to some government law officers and senior advocates in Tamil Nadu. Justice G.R. Swaminathan stressed that public money must be used responsibly and called for better governance in legal appointments and payments.

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    Thiruparankundram Hill Dispute: Madras High Court Reserves Verdict on Karthigai Deepam Row
    Thiruparankundram Hill Dispute: Madras High Court Reserves Verdict on Karthigai Deepam Row
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    Thiruparankundram Hill Dispute: Madras High Court Reserves Verdict on Karthigai Deepam Row

    Madras High Court has reserved its verdict in the ongoing Thiruparankundram Hill dispute, where Hindu devotees and the Sikkandar Badhusha Dargah are at odds over lighting the Karthigai Deepam atop the hill. The decision could impact religious customs and temple rights.

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    ‘Repeat It in Open Court’: Justice GR Swaminathan Confronts Vikas Singh Over Political Ambitions Remark
    ‘Repeat It in Open Court’: Justice GR Swaminathan Confronts Vikas Singh Over Political Ambitions Remark
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    ‘Repeat It in Open Court’: Justice GR Swaminathan Confronts Vikas Singh Over Political Ambitions Remark

    Justice GR Swaminathan questioned Senior Advocate Vikas Singh over reported remarks suggesting the judge had political ambitions during the Thiruparankundram lamp-lighting contempt hearing. The Madras High Court also sought an explanation from the State Chief Secretary over alleged non-compliance with court orders.

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    Karthigai Deepam Row | ‘Vague Fears’ Can’t Justify Denying Right to Worship: Hindu Site Tells Madras HC
    Karthigai Deepam Row | ‘Vague Fears’ Can’t Justify Denying Right to Worship: Hindu Site Tells Madras HC
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    Karthigai Deepam Row | ‘Vague Fears’ Can’t Justify Denying Right to Worship: Hindu Site Tells Madras HC

    Senior Advocate S. Sriram argued before the Madras High Court that speculative fears cannot override fundamental religious rights. The case concerns the long-standing tradition of lighting Karthigai Deepam atop Thiruparankundram Hill.

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    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge
    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge
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    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge

    Former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge KK Trivedi stated that the Opposition’s move to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G R Swaminathan is either politically motivated or intended to influence a favorable ruling. He warned that such actions undermine judicial independence and credibility.

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    Compassionate Appointment Is Final, No Second Chance for Higher Post: Supreme Court
    Compassionate Appointment Is Final, No Second Chance for Higher Post: Supreme Court
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    Compassionate Appointment Is Final, No Second Chance for Higher Post: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that once a dependent of a deceased employee accepts compassionate appointment, the right stands exhausted, and the appointee cannot later demand transfer or appointment to a higher post in public employment under service law.

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    PMLA Case: Karti Chidambaram Challenges Aircel-Maxis Allegations in Madras High Court
    PMLA Case: Karti Chidambaram Challenges Aircel-Maxis Allegations in Madras High Court
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    PMLA Case: Karti Chidambaram Challenges Aircel-Maxis Allegations in Madras High Court

    Karti Chidambaram has moved the Madras High Court challenging the ED’s attachment of property in the Aircel-Maxis PMLA case. He argues the attachment is invalid, sparking fresh scrutiny of the investigation’s legal foundation.

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