Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court declared that the right to correct errors in Aadhaar data is both a statutory and fundamental right, directing the UIDAI to create proper infrastructure to make Aadhaar correction facilities easily accessible.
Madras High Court ruled that Muslim and Christian couples cannot register adoption deeds directly. They must follow the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which provides the legal process for non-Hindu families to adopt children.
The Madras High Court observed that the trial court “committed a grave error without understanding the fundamental principle of criminal law” while convicting the appellant. The Court set aside the conviction and directed the trial judge to undergo judicial training.
The Madras High Court ruled that animal sacrifice on Thiruparankundram Hill is not permissible, confirming its status as a protected monument. Naming it Sikkandar Malai could hurt Hindu devotees’ sentiments performing Giri Pradakshinam, the Court observed.
The Madras High Court has directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Karur TVK rally stampede that killed 41 people. Earlier, the Madurai bench had refused a CBI investigation, citing the State probe was still in early stages.
The Madras High Court ruled that under Section 125 CrPC, a man has both a legal and moral duty to maintain his wife and mother for life, recognising their irreplaceable role and invaluable lifelong contribution.
The Supreme Court has directed Thuraiyur Municipality to remove the seal from an IDBI Bank branch in Trichy and let it function until December 31, 2024. The branch, serving 20,000 customers, was earlier sealed over alleged unauthorised construction.
Madras High Court said the contempt action against S Vanchinathan was based on his social media interview, not his petition to the CJI. The bench stressed it aimed to uphold judicial integrity, not silence criticism.
