Madras High Court News & Updates
Madras HC rules conviction under Section 138 NI Act is not moral turpitude and cannot justify stopping pension of retired employee; directs release of dues.
Read Full ArticleMadras HC upholds adoption by grandparents with mother’s consent under HAMA, ruling JJ Act inapplicable to Hindu adoptions and directing issuance of new birth certificate.
Madras HC orders three cops to pay ₹10 lakh for fabricating evidence in NDPS case; directs DGP inquiry for false testimony and unfair investigation.
Madras High Court rules there is no legal right to conduct cock fights, holding that such events are banned under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Madras HC rules that Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption, affirming equal rights for adopted and biological children.
Madras High Court overturns acquittal in L.K. Advani assassination plot case, holding prosecution proved charges through consistent, cogent evidence.
Madras HC quashes case against men booked for watching Ayodhya Ram Mandir live telecast, ruling such gatherings don’t amount to unlawful assembly.
Madras HC upholds life imprisonment for assault on minor SC girl, reiterating that a child cannot consent to sex; school records key for age proof.
Madras HC holds that once an arms license is granted, its renewal becomes a right, shifting the burden on authorities to justify any refusal under law.
Madras High Court holds moral policing illegal, saying it violates women’s dignity and liberty under Article 21, and fuels social ostracization.
Madras HC upholds ₹21,000 monthly maintenance for mother, stressing children’s legal and moral duty to care for aging parents.
SC says temple donations can’t fund marriage halls; money must go to religious, educational or medical purposes. No stay on HC order.
SC issues notice on Tamil Nadu plea against Madras HC order making state solely liable for RTE Act funding, seeks Centre’s response.
SC asks Madras HC to expedite hearing on pleas challenging validity of new criminal laws — BNS, BNSS & BSA.
SC upholds Tamil Nadu’s ‘With You Stalin’ scheme, slams AIADMK MP with ₹10L fine for misuse of law to target DMK amid similar schemes nationwide.
Adv. Ilin Saraswat urges action after CJI attack linked to misreporting. Paper roll, not shoe; debate grows on regulating live courtroom reporting.
01 November, 2025 07:40 PM
Madras HC rules conviction under Section 138 NI Act is not moral turpitude and cannot justify stopping pension of retired employee; directs release of dues.
01 November, 2025 04:08 PM
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![Madras HC Sets Aside Acquittal In LK Advani Assassination Plot Case, Rules Prosecution Proved Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8285_Madras_HC_Sets_Aside_Acquittal.webp)
![Madras HC Quashes Case Against Men Accused Of Unlawful Assembly For Watching Ayodhya Ram Mandir Live Telecast [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_3170_Madras_HC_Quashes_Case_Against.webp)
![Child Can’t Consent to Sex — Life Imprisonment Upheld for Sexual Assault on Minor Girl: Madras HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8200_Assault_on_Minor_Girl.webp)
![Arms License Renewal Is A Right, Not A Mere Privilege, Once Initially Granted: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_9484_Arms_License_Renewal.webp)
![Moral Policing Contributes To Social Ostracization, Violates Women’s Right To Dignity Under Article 21: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_7929_Moral_Policing_Contributes_To.webp)
![Madras HC Upholds ₹21,000 Monthly Maintenance for Mother, Stresses Legal and Moral Duty of Children To Take Care [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_5649_Madras_HC_Upholds.webp)
