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Madras High Court dismisses V.K. Sasikala’s claim over AIADMK general secretary post

Madras HC rejects plea by V.K. Sasikala to remain AIADMK interim general sec. Bench concurs with AIADMK & Panneerselvam that her 2017 suit has become redundant/infructuous. Court notes power tussle in major TN political party & various developments since its inception. Suit may be refiled, but current one cannot remain…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Death of girl during 2019 rain: HC quashes case against MD of private company

The Madras High Court has quashed criminal prosecution initiated against the Managing Director of a private company for the death of a five-year-old girl when a compound wall collapsed on her because of the operation of an earthmover to lay undergone pipelines during heavy rain in Chennai on August 18,…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu govt. obtains permissions for Formula 4 race; SC exempts Home Secy. & DGP from appearing in HC; Chennai battered by torrential rains; CM Stalin visits Ripon Buildings; two electrocuted in T. Nagar.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Hello, misogyny, my old friend: This week, Mansoor Ali Khan and Tamil news channels

When famous personalities say horrible things, their supporters, fans or the media usually give them an “out”. They claim their words were taken out of context and issue earnest apologies, promising that what they said is not a reflection of who they really are.

Newslaundry · Nov 24, 2023

Fathima Beevi had sworn in a disqualified Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister

Justice Fathima Beevi's tenure as Governor of Tamil Nadu (1997-2001) was mired in controversies, most notably her decision to administer the oath of office and secrecy to Jayalalithaa despite her disqualification. This sparked debate and criticism, and the Supreme Court eventually unseated Jayalalithaa. Beevi's tenure ended abruptly when the Centre…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Same-sex couples: A judge to the rescue

On the heels of the dismal Supreme Court decision, Judge Anand Venkatesh of the Madras high Court offers hope for LGBTQIA+ couples

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Madras High Court questions T.N. Government’s authority to revise rent for land leased out to Madras Race Club

Madras HC Chief Justice questions TN govt's revision of annual rent for 160.68 acres of govt land leased to MRC in 1945. Govt land given by contractual lease; govt unable to cite clause empowering rent revision. MRC paid 99 years of lease amount in advance; govt cannot unilaterally revise rent…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

T.N. govt. told to come out with modalities for future route marches

SC directs TN to present HC with proposal for organising rallies/marches in future. RSS had sought permission to conduct march on Nov 19. SC granted liberty to State to finalise route. TN asked SC to intervene & close contempt proceedings in HC. SC directed TN to submit proposal & exempted…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Book ban | A special three-judge bench of Madras High Court to hear a case filed against it

Book ban | A special three-judge bench of Madras High Court to hear a case filed against it

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

No bar on appointing people as judges for views held as party members: CJI

The Chief Justice also underscored that judicial appointment was a “broad-based collaborative process“ in which “no one arm of the state has a decisive role to play”.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023