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.
The Madras High Court mandated the expedited family pension for the disabled daughter of a former Acting Chief Justice, emphasizing that pensions are legal rights, not charity. The court criticized bureaucratic delays and affirmed that only a medical certificate is needed to process such claims, especially for individuals with disabilities.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that candidates for Tamil Nadu government jobs must be able to read and write Tamil. The decision came as the court dismissed a petition by a Tamil Nadu Electricity Board employee who was terminated for not passing the mandatory Tamil language exam. The court emphasized the importance of language proficiency for state government employees.
The Supreme Court acquitted George, convicted in a 2015 murder case, criticizing the reliance on inconsistent testimony of the deceased’s father. The court emphasized that testimony from “interested witnesses” cannot be dismissed outright but must be evaluated carefully. The prior conviction was set aside due to errors in judgment.
Today, On 13th November, the Madras High Court ordered Tamil Nadu authorities to return the Bharat Mata statue seized from the BJP office, clarifying that prior approval is only necessary for public property, not private spaces. The Court condemned the authorities’ actions as unconstitutional and emphasized the importance of national unity and personal expression in private domains.
The Madras High Court ruled that Muslim women can claim damages from bigamous husbands, recognizing such actions as domestic violence. It clarified that if a woman disputes triple talaq, the man must seek judicial validation. The court emphasized only state-established courts can adjudicate on divorce matters, rejecting Shariat councils’ authority.
Adish Aggarwala, former SCBA president and AIBA head, requested the Chief Justice of India to establish guidelines for maintaining judicial decorum. Highlighting issues of disrespectful behavior by judges during virtual hearings, he urged for a monitoring mechanism led by a retired Supreme Court judge and the creation of a committee to address complaints of unprofessional conduct.
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The Madras High Court stayed the suspension of a KFC outlet’s license for reusing oil, criticizing the lack of procedural requirements followed by the Food Safety Designated Officer. The Court emphasized that the reuse of edible oil is advisory rather than mandatory and highlighted the importance of due process and adherence to legal requirements.