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Echo Recording appeals against Ilaiyaraaja’s ‘special moral right’ over compositions

Echo Recording Company challenges Madras High Court order recognizing Ilaiyaraaja's moral rights over his compositions in 4,500 songs.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

What did the Madras High Court say about Sanatana Dharma? | Explained

Sanatana Dharma case: Madras High Court judge disposes of writ petitions against Tamil Nadu lawmakers over Sanatana Dharma, emphasizing timeless values.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

State benefits doled on caste lines are also leading to ‘caste ferocity’ in society: Madras High Court

Justice Anita Sumanth of Madras High Court addresses caste-based violence, emphasizing the need for equality and fairness in society.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

Sanatana Dharma propounds “abominable, pernicious, illegal and evil practices”, Nilgiris MP A. Raja tells Madras High Court

MP Raja argues his views on Sanatana Dharma are constitutionally protected and based on Constituent Assembly debates. He claims the undesirable aspects of Sanatana Dharma, such as discrimination, untouchability, and unequal treatment of women, have been constitutionally and statutorily abridged. He accuses the petitioner of producing a doctored video clip…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

On what basis did you arrive at assumption that Sanatana Dharma promotes caste system, HC asks Udhayanidhi

The Madras High Court on Wednesday wanted to know the literature based on which Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin had understood Sanatana Dharma to be the one that promotes the caste system. Justice Anita Sumanth raised the question at the hearing of a writ of quo…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Sanatana Dharma row | Hindu Munnani and BJP members grabbed temple lands, HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu tells Madras High Court

Minister P.K. Sekarbabu told Madras HC Hindu Munnani & BJP illegally grabbed temple lands worth ₹534cr. He retrieved 5,780.97 acres worth ₹162.41cr from "Hindutva persons". Petitioner misused judicial forum & shed "crocodile tears". Sanatana Dharma not applicable to Tamils.

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Quarantine days of PG students’ COVID-19 service must be deducted from bond period, says Madras High Court

Madras HC orders 150 days deducted from postgrad med students' 2-yr in-bond service for services rendered during COVID-19. Quarantine period also counted as on-duty & deducted from bond period. HC recognises students' call of duty despite risk of infection.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Madras High Court to hear on October 17, a plea for 4 a.m. special show of Vijay-starrer ‘Leo’

Seven Screen Studios seeks permission from Madras HC to show Vijay's film 'Leo' at 4am on release day. It also wants five shows from 7am-1.30pm between Oct 19-24. Justice Sumanth adjourned hearing to Oct 17, 2023. Fans' expectations high due to trailer's 51m views. SRK's films opened with 6-7 shows…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Madras High Court adjourns actor Vijay’s plea against penalty of ₹1.5 crore imposed on him by Income Tax Dept

Actor C. Joseph Vijay's writ petition against I-T Dept's ₹1.5cr penalty for not disclosing ₹15cr income adjourned 3 wks. Interim injunction granted to restrain I-T officials from recovering penalty. I-T Dept. filed counter affidavit explaining reasons for penalty. Penalty levied beyond limitation period, judge granted injunction. Search & seizure operation…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Madras High Court sets aside DGFT’s notification imposing a ban on import of dogs

In a judgment that has come as a shot in the arm for dog lovers across the country, the Madras High Court has set aside Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s (DGFT) April 25, 2016 notification imposing a ban on import of dogs into the country.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023