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Sridevi property dispute: Where is 2.7-acre Chennai land located for which husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi received SC notice?

Sridevi property dispute case: The Supreme Court has issued notices to Boney Kapoor and his daughters regarding a Chennai property dispute. A bench directed both parties to maintain the status quo concerning the land. Mediation was suggested, with a retired judge to oversee the process. The Madras High Court had…

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16 years after separation, husband gets divorce over wife’s adultery but has to pay Rs 7 lakh in alimony: Madras HC order

While husband was working in Mumbai, back in his hometown his wife got into an affair; husband wins divorce on adultery ground but with Rs 7 lakh alimony. Know how husband won the case.

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Daughter can claim late father’s share in HUF property even after widowed mother's remarriage, rules Madras HC

Daughter of widow who remarried after her husband’s death can inherit father’s share in his family property under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 rules Madras High Court. Know how

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CM Vijay to move resolution in Assembly to urge Centre to recognise Tamil as Madras High Court's principal language

The state's official resolution is set to urge the creation of a framework under which all judgments, decrees and judicial orders delivered by the High Court are made available in Tamil.

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Higher EPS-95 pension: Government clarifies rule for employees of exempted, unexempted establishments

EPS higher pension: The government has acknowledged the Madras High Court's decision on higher pension benefits. Supreme Court orders regarding higher pension contributions have also been examined. An online facility was provided for EPS subscribers opting for higher pension. This higher pension judgment has been implemented uniformly for all establishments.…

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Stalin slams TVK govt over Udhayanidhi's arrest, warns 'arrogance leads to destruction'

DMK President M.K. Stalin condemned the TVK government's alleged arrogance and high-handedness. He demanded the immediate release of all detained DMK cadres across the state. Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest followed his remarks during a Cauvery water dispute protest. The Madras High Court ordered Udhayanidhi Stalin's immediate release, which Stalin hailed. Stalin…

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Rs 9.48 lakh income tax demand on coaching centre quashed: ITAT explains why attendance alone doesn't make contractual teachers employees

Contractual teachers held as employees by the tax department and on this ground, Rs 9.48 lakh tax demand raised; ITAT Cochin rules administrative supervision over timings, attendance and leave does not automatically create an employer-employee relationship. Know what ITAT Cochin said about TDS on salary paid to contractual employees.

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Wife seeks to stop Husband’s pension over unpaid maintenance; Madras High Court rejects plea for this reason

Despite court order husband did not pay maintenance to wife; she files case to stop his pension on this ground but loses case in Madras HC for this reason. Keep reading to know why the wife lost the case in Madras High Court.

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SC stays Madras HC order directing Tamil Nadu govt to ensure ban on cow slaughter

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order concerning cow and calf slaughter. This order directed the Tamil Nadu government to prevent any such slaughter. The state government had challenged the high court's directive in the apex court. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the matter and issued…

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Tamil Nadu govt moves Supreme Court against Madras High Court order banning cow slaughter

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. The state argues the high court's directive contradicts the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958, which allows slaughter of older, unfit cattle under specific conditions. The high…

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From hype to reality: Assessing TVK’s first month in Tamil Nadu

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has fundamentally altered the state’s political landscape. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the two-year-old party led by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay has done what several political formations failed to achieve over the last three decades: break the near six-decade dominance of the Dravidian duopoly. For…

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Bank auctioned pledged land after borrower defaulted but buyer took 2 years to pay 75% money; borrower cleared the dues, fought and won the case in SC to get his land back

The Supreme Court agreed with the Madras High Court's call to cancel the auction of Mr. Rama's family property. The bank was trying to sell their assets due to a loan default, but legal battles and late payments from potential buyers stalled the process, preventing the sale from ever being…

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Thiruparankundram hill lamp row: SC dismisses plea for action against officials

The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court decision. The High Court had dismissed a plea seeking action against officials. These officials denied Hindu devotees permission to light a lamp on Thiruparankundram hill. However, religious celebrations for Ramzan were permitted on the hill. The Supreme Court reduced the cost…

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Supreme Court stays Madras HC order restraining TVK MLA from participating in floor test

The Supreme Court has halted a Madras High Court decision that barred TVK MLA R Sreenivasa Sethupathi from a floor test. The apex court found the high court's action unusual. Sethupathi had narrowly won his seat against a DMK leader. The Tamil Nadu government subsequently won its vote of confidence.

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Supreme Court to hear TVK MLA's plea against Madras HC order barring him from taking part in floor test

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from a TVK lawmaker who has challenged a Madras High Court order preventing him from participating in a floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The case pertains to a close election result and allegations of irregularities. The court's decision could impact the…

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Centre notifies appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar as Manipur HC Chief Justice

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Justice D Krishnakumar of Madras High Court as Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Face detention or go home’: In Tamil Nadu, police continue crackdown on Samsung strike

As daylight broke on Thursday, October 10, the number of policemen near Echoor in Sriperumbudur kept increasing. This is the place where Samsung's workers have been protesting for over a month now – a protest that the Madras High Court on Wednesday said should be allowed to continue. But as…

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SC overturns HC verdict; Calls downloading, watching child porno crime

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the Madras High Court order and gave a fresh verdict related to 'child pornography content'. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala to retire from service on May 23

Madras High Court Chief Justice Gangapurwala's impactful rulings and legacy as he prepares to retire on May 23.

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Class 11 State Board exam results show increased pass percentage; Madras High Court orders prosecution for corrupt legal heirship certificates.

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Chennai Rottweiler attack | There are no bad dogs; only bad owners, say experts

Madras High Court advocate emphasizes proper training and care for all dog breeds to prevent incidents like mauling.

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Lok Sabha polls | Plea in Madras High Court to conduct special polling in Coimbatore for voters whose names were missing from list

Madras High Court petition seeks special polling for Coimbatore residents with deleted names from electoral list.

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Moot court was an extra-curricular activity when I was in law college: Chief Justice Gangapurwala

Madras High Court Chief Justice emphasizes importance of internships for law students in evolving legal education.

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PM Modi supported demand to make Tamil official language of Madras High Court: Judge

Justice G. Jayachandran discusses the push for Tamil as the official language of the Madras High Court.

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Cauvery is not just about water: former Madras High Court judge

Cauvery – A Long-winded Dispute, published by The Hindu, was launched by Prabha Sridevan, former Madras High Court judge

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