The Madras High Court has placed a temporary injunction on O Paneerselvam (OPS), the ousted AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, restraining him from using the party’s name, flag, symbol, and letterhead. This legal move, allowed by Justice N Satish Kumar, comes after a plea for an interim injunction was filed by […]
In a recent development that underscores the judiciary’s vigilance, the Supreme Court has commended Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court for his suo motu order to reopen the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi and his wife in a disproportionate assets case. The apex court’s bench, led by Chief Justice of India […]
The Madras High Court, in a recent ruling, has taken a firm stance against the propagation of divisive ideologies, denying permission for a meeting aimed at eradicating “Dravidian Ideology.” The court underscored that no one holds the right to conduct meetings with the purpose of abolishing any ideology, emphasizing that the coexistence of diverse ideologies […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India expressed its disinclination to entertain appeals against the Madras High Court’s orders, which allowed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct route marches in Tamil Nadu. The apex court questioned the Tamil Nadu Government’s decision not to file an intra-court appeal before a division bench of […]
The Madras High Court, in a recent hearing, has upheld the right of political parties to organize protests and campaigns, as it addressed a public interest litigation (PIL) against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)’s signature campaign opposing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The bench, comprising Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice D Bharatha […]
The Madras High Court has issued a notice to Tamil Nadu’s top officials in a contempt plea filed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after the state denied permission for a route march, despite an earlier court order directing authorities to allow it. Justice G Jayachandran, presiding over the case, criticized the Tamil Nadu government […]
A recent development in the Madras High Court has brought the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) iconicLotus symbol to the BJP symbol to the BJP. The crux of Ramesh’s argument revolves around the significance of the Lotus as India’s national flower. He posits that the Lotus, which holds a symbolic representation for the entire nation, should […]
The Madras High Court has taken the Income Tax (I-T) department to task for not allowing tax assesses adequate time to present their cases before finalizing any orders on income tax assessments. This, the court observed, effectively denies them their right to defend. Justice Krishnan Ramasamy, while delivering the verdict on a petition by Gemini […]
The Madras High Court, in a significant judgment, has reinforced the conviction of renowned actress and former Member of Parliament, Jayaprada, in a case related to the non-payment of Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) contributions. This decision underscores the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring strict adherence to statutory obligations concerning employee welfare. Jayaprada, celebrated for her roles […]
The Supreme Court has disposed of the pleas of BJP leader Prashant Umrao, who faced allegations of disseminating false information regarding attacks on migrant workers in Tamil Nadu. The apex court’s decision came after it was informed that only one FIR had been filed against Umrao in the state, rendering his writ petition for the […]