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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
