The Madras High Court dismissed a civil suit claiming rights over late actress Sridevi’s Chennai property, ruling the plea legally unsustainable and barred by limitation, while granting relief to Boney Kapoor and daughters.
The Madras High Court ordered strict security arrangements during Madurai’s Lord Kallazhagar procession, condemning alleged chappal-throwing incidents against devotees as an affront to faith, customary religious practices, and the secular fraternity forming part of India’s constitutional ethos.
Madras High Court, while considering a compromise plea in the 2018 Ambedkar poster desecration case, ensured genuine remorse from both youths. It also directed the State to include Ambedkar’s life history and achievements in the school curriculum from 2027–2028.
Madras High Court ordered CBI probe into transformer tender irregularities causing Rs 397 crore loss. Court directed Central Bureau of Investigation to receive records from DVAC for independent investigation into procurement process.
Madras High Court ruled State cannot discriminate in maternity benefits for third pregnancy. Bench of R. Suresh Kumar and N. Senthil Kumar upheld equal care and leave rights.
The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to frame a rehabilitation plan ensuring self-employment, sustainable livelihood, and meaningful inclusion for transgender persons. It observed that “Transgenders are also children of god,” urging dignity, respect, and stronger social acceptance.
Madras High Court commuted death sentence in child assault case to life imprisonment till natural life. Bench of N. Anand Venkatesh and K. K. Ramakrishnan stressed reform over finality of capital punishment.
Madras High Court dismissed PIL against P. Umanath over MCC violation allegations. Bench led by Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari found no merit and denied relief in petition.
Madras High Court stayed proceedings against K. Annamalai in Salem case over remarks on Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar exempted appearance and issued notice.
Madras High Court issued notice to Vijay, Election Commission of India and Income Tax Department over affidavit discrepancies. Bench noted apparent irregularity but sought responses before examining merits of case further.
