The Madras High Court directed that postal articles addressed to deceased persons should be delivered to their legal heirs living at the same address instead of being returned to the sender. The Court also asked the Ministry of Communications to clarify gaps in the Post Office Regulations, 2024.
The Madras High Court criticised State officials for remaining ex parte in a 2001 case involving government “Natham Poramboke” land, calling it a serious lapse affecting public interest. The Court directed strict guidelines, timelines, and disciplinary action to protect government property in future cases.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court suggested that the Tamil Nadu government allow five persons named by the Court to offer symbolic prayers for 15 minutes near the Deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hill. The Court clarified that the proposal is only a suggestion, not a direction, amid the Karthigai Deepam contempt proceedings.
P. S. Raman declined consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against retired D. Hariparanthaman over remarks on sitting judge G. R. Swaminathan. Under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, Advocate General approval is mandatory for private criminal contempt petitions before High Courts.