Compassionate Jobs for Karur Stampede Victims’ Kin: Madras High Court’s Verdict

The Madras High Court allowed Tamil Nadu to issue compassionate appointment orders to families of the 41 Karur stampede victims but directed that the jobs remain temporary, subject to the outcome of pending proceedings. The Court declined to interfere with the government’s policy decision at this stage.

Four Election Pleas Now Challenge CM Vijay’s Perambur Win: Madras HC Takes Up Petitions

The Madras High Court will examine four election petitions challenging Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s victory from the Perambur Assembly constituency. While the petitions place his election under judicial scrutiny, Vijay continues to hold office unless the High Court sets aside his election.

American Citizen Declared Hindu Devotee| Hinduism Requires No Formal Conversion Certificate: Madras HC

The Madras High Court held that an American citizen practicing Hinduism cannot be denied recognition as a Hindu due to foreign citizenship or name. The Court ruled Hinduism requires no mandatory conversion ceremony or certificate, reaffirming the faith’s inclusive and accommodating nature.

Cow Slaughter Ban Row: Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order 

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s order imposing a statewide ban on cow and calf slaughter. The State questioned directions issued to authorities while hearing a PIL seeking regulation of slaughter at authorised places under law.

Karthigai Deepam Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order Over Deepathoon

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court order permitting Karthigai Deepam to be lit at Deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hill. The appeal concerns the stone lamp pillar’s location near a dargah in Madurai district.

TASMAC Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Rejects P.R. Rajesh Kumar’s Plea Against ED Searches

The Supreme Court dismissed businessman P.R. Rajesh Kumar’s plea challenging ED searches at his residence in the TASMAC money laundering probe. The Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana upheld the Madras High Court order allowing alternative legal remedies.

Election Affidavit Row: Madras HC Dismisses Pleas Seeking Probe Into Poll Affidavits Of Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin And Tamilisai

The Madras High Court dismissed petitions seeking scrutiny of alleged discrepancies in election affidavits filed by TVK leader Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Tamilisai Soundararajan during Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.

TN State Song vs Vande Mataram: Madras HC Seeks Centre, State Response On PIL Challenging State Song Practice

The Madras High Court sought responses from the Union and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea challenging the treatment of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu during official functions. The petition questions a Union circular allegedly resulting in the State Song being rendered after Vande Mataram and the National Anthem.

Mere existence of Dargah does not make land a Waqf property, Waqf Board Has No Automatic Claim: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court held that the mere presence of a Dargah on land does not automatically place the property under the Waqf Board’s control. The Court ruled that the Board must first establish, in accordance with law, that the property is a valid Waqf before claiming jurisdiction.

Madras High Court Bars TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi From Assembly Floor Tests Amid Election Challenge by KR Periakaruppan

The Madras High Court barred R Seenivasa Sethupathi from voting or participating in Tamil Nadu Assembly floor tests after his Tiruppattur election victory was challenged by DMK candidate KR Periakaruppan. The interim order was passed by Justices Victoria Gowri and Senthilkumar.