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Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram refuses consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader R.S. Bharathi

AG refuses to grant consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK's R.S. Bharathi for criticizing HC judge's suo motu revision. AG cites SC's verdicts in Baradakanta Mishra & Arundhati Roy cases, stating fair criticism of judicial act not contempt.

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Initiate criminal contempt of court proceedings against DMK leader R.S. Bharathi: Plea in Madras High Court

Petitioners urge Madras HC to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK organising secretary R.S. Bharathi for accusing Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of adopting "pick and choose policy" in suo motu revision of acquittal/discharge of legislators from disproportionate assets cases. Litigants allege Bharathi's comments caused damage to credibility of judiciary and…

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Suo motu revision petitions against sitting and former Ministers were taken up with permission of Madras High Court Chief Justice, says judge

Madras High Court takes up 6 suo motu revision petitions against discharge/acquittal of sitting & former Ministers from criminal cases. Chief Justice gave permission & ordered listing of cases before Justice Venkatesh. Counsel argued Justice Venkatesh gave findings of foul play. Judge said take orders to SC if not in…

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Judge refuses to recuse himself from hearing suo motu revision against Minister Ponmudy’s acquittal

Madras HC rejects plea to recuse judge from hearing suo motu revision against acquittal of Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy & wife. Judge N. Anand Venkatesh said expression of strong view at stage of ordering notices on suo motu revision not enough to raise plea of bias. DVAC & accused…

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Tamil Nadu Minister I. Periyasamy’s discharge from a corruption case is a model for all wrong reasons, says Madras High Court

The discharge of Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy from a case booked for alleged irregular allotment of Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) plot to former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s personal security officer is “a model for all the wrong reasons”.

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Madras HC cites 'litigative gymnastics'; says god save trial courts

CHENNAI: God save this institution, Justice N Anand Venkatesh of Madras high court said about subordinate courts in Tamil Nadu and ordered notices on suo motu revisions initiated by him against the acquittal and discharge of DMK minister I Periyasamy and former AIADMK minister B Valarmathi from corruption cases.

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Madras High Court to examine all verdicts delivered by special courts for MP/MLA cases following complaints of illegalities

Madras HC to review all special court verdicts in MP/MLA cases due to complaints of many corruption cases being withdrawn or watered down. Justice Venkatesh said the case of former CM O. Panneerselvam revealed a shocking tale of how the criminal justice system was “subverted” to ensure his release. He…

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Madras HC flays H. Raja for his ‘proclivity to make irresponsible and damaging comments’

Madras HC flays H. Raja for his ‘irresponsible and damaging comments’

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DMK sees ‘pick and choose’ policy in suo motu revision of cases against Ministers

DMK to approach SC against HC's 'pick and choose' policy in taking up cases against AIADMK Ministers. DMK leader Bharathi alleges HC followed mala fide intentions while hearing cases. DMK has faith in courts and won many cases, including one for burial of Karunanidhi's mortal remains.

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Accused, prosecution and special court have acted in tandem to reduce criminal justice system to a farce, says Madras High Court

Madras HC finds "several things amiss" in discharge of Ministers in DA cases, orders suo motu revision. HC notes DVAC did volte face, filing closure report after accused became Ministers. HC states special court acted illegally, "sweeping original charge-sheet under carpet". Warns of criminal trials being derailed by political power.

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Madras High Court decries practice of not allowing widows to take part in auspicious events

HC decries practice of not allowing widows to take part in auspicious events

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Madras High Court quashes FIRs registered against O. Panneerselvam and his son Ravindranath

The Madras High Court on Thursday quashed two First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, now an MLA representing Bodinayakanur, and his son P. Ravindranath for allegedly furnishing false information about their assets and income in the election affidavits filed in 2021 and 2019 respectively.

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If temple festivals are used to perpetuate violence, it is better to close down those temples, says Madras High Court

The purpose of a temple is to enable the devotees to worship God for peace and happiness. However, unfortunately, temple festivals are perpetuating violence and they are increasingly becoming a medium for the local groups to exhibit their power in the locality, the Madras High Court lamented on Friday

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Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking DVAC probe against Edappadi Palaniswami in highway tender scam

Madras HC dismisses petition seeking DVAC probe into alleged highway tender scam involving former CM Palaniswami. SC had remanded the matter to HC to consider the preliminary report filed by DVAC. HC found no illegality in the report, dismissing the petition.

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HC refuses to quash cases filed against S.Ve. Shekher for sharing a Facebook post containing derogatory remarks against women journalists

Madras HC refuses to quash criminal cases against actor S.Ve. Shekher for sharing derogatory remarks against women journalists. Judge said message sent on social media must be done with social responsibility. Allowed petition to quash case under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act for releasing YouTube video claiming colours…

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Madras High Court to examine and quash criminal cases against minor boys for consensual relationships with minor girls

The Madras High Court has decided to embark on an exercise of quashing, en masse, all criminal cases registered against minor boys for having consensual relationships with, or having eloped with minor girls, if it finds that these cases are against the interest and future of the children involved, besides…

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Caste will have no role to play in appointment of temple priests, rules Madras High Court

The Madras High Court made it “abundantly clear that the pedigree based on caste will have no role to play in the appointment of ‘Archaka’ (temple priest) if the person so selected for the post otherwise satisfies the requirements such as being well-versed in the knowledge required, properly trained and…

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Madras High Court impresses upon need for a new legislation on presentation of electronic evidence in criminal cases

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Resistance from local residents cannot be a reason to not shift burial grounds situated close to drinking water sources, says HC

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Madras High Court orders seizure of all BS-IV vehicles sold and registered fraudulently after Supreme Court deadline

The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Director-General of Police (DGP) to ensure that not even a single Bharat Stage -IV (BS-IV) motor vehicle that had been fraudulently sold and registered in the State, after the deadline fixed by the Supreme Court, continues to ply on the roads. It…

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Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community

What is the National Medical Commission directive to State Medical Councils? Why is the therapy considered to be dangerous?

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It is a paradox that closure of temples actually leads to peace: HC

Judge expresses anguish over court being flooded with cases related to closure of temples due to ego clash between different groups

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Rainbow of hope: On Tamil Nadu’s glossary of terms to address LGBTQIA+ community

A glossary is in place, but LGBTQIA+ community need more than words to live with dignity

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‘Even if God encroaches upon a public space, court will order eviction’

There was once an impression that people can encroach in the name of a temple or by planting an idol: judge

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