Bring Ambedkar’s Life History And Achievements Into School Curriculum: Madras High Court Orders Tamil Nadu

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.

State Appointing Prosecutors Based on Political Considerations Is “Deeply Disturbing”: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court Madurai Bench criticised politically motivated appointments of public prosecutors, warning it weakens justice delivery and harms victims. Justice B. Pugalendhi said selections based on allegiance over merit compromise competence, leaving litigants to suffer and undermining the administration of justice.

Dead Body Cannot Be Used For Protest; Decent Burial Is A Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) held that a deceased body cannot be used for protest, stressing dignified burial under Article 21. Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman criticised delays in last rites, calling it a violation of fundamental rights.

Prolonged Separation And Criminal Cases With Grave Allegations By The Wife Constitute Cruelty: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) held that prolonged neglect, separation, and filing serious criminal allegations can amount to mental cruelty. Justices G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and R. Poornima granted divorce, finding the husband proved cruelty by his spouse.

I Believe In Showing Respect To Court Orders, Unlike You People: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams State Authorities Over Karthigai Deepam Row

Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan G.R. Swaminathan criticised Madurai authorities for failing to light the Karthigai Deepam atop Thiruparankundram Hillock despite clear court directions issued. He said he respects court orders unlike those officials, stressing accountability within the Madras High Court system today.

Karthigai Deepam Row: Madras High Court Stays Contempt Proceedings Till April 8

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court stayed contempt proceedings over non-compliance with the Thiruparankundram Karthigai Deepam order. Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman adjourned the matter to April 8 while hearing state appeals.

If Foundational Fact Not Proved, Section 106 Of IEA Won’t Apply: Madras HC Acquits Woman of Husband’s Murder

The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) acquitted a woman earlier sentenced to life imprisonment for her husband’s murder, ruling circumstantial evidence was insufficient and rejecting the claim that marriage alone proved she was present during the incident.

Madras High Court Suggests 15-Minute Symbolic Prayer by 5 Court-Named Persons at Thiruparankundram Hill

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court suggested that the Tamil Nadu government allow five persons named by the Court to offer symbolic prayers for 15 minutes near the Deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hill. The Court clarified that the proposal is only a suggestion, not a direction, amid the Karthigai Deepam contempt proceedings.

Every Prisoner Has a Right to a Periodical Medical Check-Up Under Article 21: Madras High Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that prisoners have an Article 21 right to periodic medical check-ups and medically appropriate diets. The Court said renal or diabetic inmates must receive food matching their health needs.

Bounden Duty of Parents to Care for Every Child: Madras HC Upholds Life Sentence for Parents Who Killed Child With Mental Disorder

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a couple for killing their nine-year-old daughter with a mental disorder. The Court said parents have a duty to care for every child.