Vijay’s Last Film ‘Jana Nayagan’ Hits Legal Roadblock as Producers Move Madras High Court Over CBFC Delay

The producers of Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan have approached the Madras High Court after the Central Board of Film Certification referred the film to a Revising Committee despite earlier clearance.
The makers claim the last-minute move threatens the film’s scheduled release and could cause massive financial losses.

Karthigai Deepam Row| God Said Let There Be Light And There Was Light: Madras HC Quotes Bible

Today, On 6th January, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) affirmed a single-judge order allowing Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hillock, near a Dargah, opening the judgment with the Biblical line, “God said Let there be light and there was light,” symbolising hope and divine power.

Thiruparankundram Hill Festival: Madras HC Allowed Santhanakoodu Urus; Prohibited Kandhoori, Animal Sacrifice & Non-Vegetarian Food

The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) permitted only the Santhanakoodu Urus festival at Thiruparankundram Hill while prohibiting Kandhoori, animal sacrifice, and non-vegetarian food. Strict conditions were imposed to ensure public order and compliance with earlier judicial rulings.

Memorial Stupa Case| Stan Swamy Seen as a Tribal Rights Fighter but Fact Is He Was UAPA Accused: Madras HC

The Madras High Court held that the State cannot insist on prior permission to erect a war memorial on private patta land, reaffirming its earlier view regarding a memorial pillar for UAPA-accused activist Stan Swamy in a similar case.

Brother Cannot Claim Ouster Against Sister Merely by Mortgage & Mutation of Revenue Records: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court ruled that a brother cannot claim ouster or adverse possession against his sister merely by mutating revenue records or mortgaging family property, reaffirming that possession of one co-heir is presumed to be on behalf of all co-heirs.

Madras High Court Allows Pongal Release of Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, Rejects Plagiarism Plea

The Madras High Court has refused to stay the release of Parasakthi, clearing the way for its Pongal theatrical release on January 10. The court found no grounds to halt the film despite plagiarism allegations raised by an assistant director.

IndiGo’s Pilot Fatigue Norms: Madras HC Asks DGCA if It Will Extend the Exemption Granted to the Airline

The Madras High Court has requested the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to clarify its stance on an exemption given to InterGlobe Aviation, operator of IndiGo airlines, regarding pilot fatigue regulations under India’s aviation safety standards.

Peaceful Protest Is a Democratic Right, Demonstrations Cannot Be Criminalised: Madras High Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court quashed the FIR against seven Hindu Munnani members arrested for an August 2025 protest in K Pudur, ruling that peaceful protest is a democratic right and demonstrations cannot be criminalised.

Time For Lighting The Deepam On Deepathoon Will Come: Justice GR Swaminathan at A Book Launch

In Tamil Nadu’s Deepam controversy, Madras HC Justice G R Swaminathan expressed personal disappointment and humorously noted his fascination with the issue. At a book launch for Kambar and Vaishnavam, he remarked, “Time for lighting the Deepam on Deepathoon will come.”

Abuse of Process & Violation of Liberty: Madras HC Slams Repeated Incarceration, Grants 12-Week Interim Bail to Savukku Shankar

The Madras High Court granted 12-week interim bail to YouTube journalist Savukku Shankar, noting repeated incarceration and misuse of criminal law against him. The judges flagged abuse of process, medical concerns, and continuous violation of his personal liberty.