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Tamil Nadu Government vs Governor row | Records reveal Madras High Court having restrained Nayakkaneri panchayat president from taking charge

Nayakkaneri panchayat in Tirupattur district has become the latest reason for exchange of war of words between Governor R. N. Ravi and the Tamil Nadu government. Duraimurugan, the seniormost Minister in the Cabinet, issued a strong statement on October 6, accusing the Governor of having made defamatory remarks, regarding a…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

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Madras HC to review all special court verdicts in MP/MLA cases due to complaints of many corruption cases being withdrawn or watered down.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…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

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’

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

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

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023