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    Madras High Court Hears Contempt in Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Officials Say No Intent to Defy Court
    Madras High Court Hears Contempt in Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Officials Say No Intent to Defy Court
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    Madras High Court Hears Contempt in Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Officials Say No Intent to Defy Court

    Justice G.R. Swaminathan heard contempt proceedings over alleged non-compliance in the Thirupparankundram Deepam matter, with officials saying prohibitory orders were only to control crowds. The Madras High Court granted time to the District Collector to file an additional affidavit and adjourned the case to March 2.

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    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students
    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students
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    Violation Of Privacy And Clear Discrimination: Madras High Court Cancels Govt Move To Collect Sensitive Data From Model School Students

    The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court struck down the State’s directive to collect sensitive social background data of Model School students, holding that gathering such information without purpose violates privacy rights and discriminates against marginalised students.

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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
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    I Am Tired, How Many Cases Am I To Haul Up?: Justice G R Swaminathan Slams Officials For Repeated Contempt Of Court

    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.

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    Right to Correct Aadhaar Errors Is a Fundamental Right: Madras High Court Tells UIDAI to Improve Correction Access
    Right to Correct Aadhaar Errors Is a Fundamental Right: Madras High Court Tells UIDAI to Improve Correction Access
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    Right to Correct Aadhaar Errors Is a Fundamental Right: Madras High Court Tells UIDAI to Improve Correction Access

    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.

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    Child Adoption| Muslim & Christian Couples Must Follow Juvenile Justice Act: Madras High Court
    Child Adoption| Muslim & Christian Couples Must Follow Juvenile Justice Act: Madras High Court
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    Child Adoption| Muslim & Christian Couples Must Follow Juvenile Justice Act: Madras High Court

    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.

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    Committed Grave Error Without Understanding Criminal Law: Madras High Court Sends Trial Judge for Judicial Training
    Committed Grave Error Without Understanding Criminal Law: Madras High Court Sends Trial Judge for Judicial Training
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    Committed Grave Error Without Understanding Criminal Law: Madras High Court Sends Trial Judge for Judicial Training

    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.

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    Madras High Court Slams Officials, Allows Devotees to Light Karthigai Deepam Lamp at Thirupparankundram Hill
    Madras High Court Slams Officials, Allows Devotees to Light Karthigai Deepam Lamp at Thirupparankundram Hill
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    Animal Sacrifice On Sacred Thiruparankundram Hill Not Permissible: Madras High Court

    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.

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    Vijay Rally Stampede: Madras High Court Orders SIT Probe After Madurai Bench Rejects CBI Inquiry
    Vijay Rally Stampede: Madras High Court Orders SIT Probe After Madurai Bench Rejects CBI Inquiry
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    Vijay Rally Stampede: Madras High Court Orders SIT Probe After Madurai Bench Rejects CBI Inquiry

    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.

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    Man’s Legal and Moral Duty Under Section 125 CrPC to Maintain Wife and Mother for Life: Madras High Court
    Man’s Legal and Moral Duty Under Section 125 CrPC to Maintain Wife and Mother for Life: Madras High Court
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    Man’s Legal and Moral Duty Under Section 125 CrPC to Maintain Wife and Mother for Life: Madras High Court

    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.

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    Supreme Court Orders Civic Body to De-Seal IDBI Bank Branch in Trichy, Allows Operations Till Dec 31
    Supreme Court Orders Civic Body to De-Seal IDBI Bank Branch in Trichy, Allows Operations Till Dec 31
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    Supreme Court Orders Civic Body to De-Seal IDBI Bank Branch in Trichy, Allows Operations Till Dec 31

    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.

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