Rationalists Who Mock Followers of Spiritual Gurus Are the Real Scoundrels, Fools and Barbarians: Justice GR Swaminathan

Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court criticized self-proclaimed rationalists for mocking devotees who revere gurus as divine, stating that those who label believers as “scoundrels, fools, or barbarians” deserve those descriptions themselves.

Caste Suffixes Cannot Be Printed on Temple Invitations: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court directed Arulmigu Kandhasamy Thirukovil to stop printing caste suffixes on festival invitations, ruling that temples under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department cannot promote caste distinctions, allowing only devotees’ personal names.

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.

Madras High Court Cracks Down on Delays in Criminal Trials: Strict Orders on Chargesheets & NBWs

The Madras High Court has issued tough directions to ensure chargesheets are promptly taken on file and over 61,000 pending non-bailable warrants are executed without delay. Justice P Velmurugan warned that procedural lapses erode public trust and let accused evade justice.

JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN

Justice R. Mahadevan, born on June 10, 1963, in Chennai, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court in 2013 and became a Permanent Judge in 2015. He transitioned to the Supreme Court, marking a significant milestone as the first Chief Justice of the Madras High Court elevated in six years.

“Society’s Faith in Judiciary has Resulted in Increasing Number of Courts”: SC Judge

On Wednesday(22nd May), Supreme Court Justice M.M. Sundresh highlighted the rising societal trust evidenced by Chennai’s judicial infrastructure expansion. The new building adjacent to Madras Law College will house court halls, judges’ chambers, and administrative sections for the Madras High Court.