Madras High Court News & Updates
Madras HC upholds ₹21,000 monthly maintenance for mother, stressing children’s legal and moral duty to care for aging parents.
Read Full ArticleSC 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.
SC refuses to stay Madras HC’s order barring OTP-based verification in DMK’s enrolment drive, citing privacy and data protection concerns.
SC rules sudden brakes without warning make car driver negligent in road accidents; fixes 50% liability, enhances victim’s compensation.
Madras HC slams 7-year temple closure over caste bias, says denying entry for peace is unconstitutional and demands equal worship rights for all devotees.
SC acquits man on death row, cites faulty probe; issues detailed procedural guidelines for DNA evidence collection, storage, and chain of custody.
SC grants anticipatory bail to TN MLA M Jegan Moorthy in abduction case, issues notice to police, says matter needs consideration.
Madras High Court rules that married women don’t need husband’s signature for passport; affirms women’s individual rights and slams outdated practices.
SC questions TN govt for suspending ADGP Jayaram in kidnapping case, calls the action “shocking and demoralising”; seeks response by Thursday.
TN ADGP H M Jayaram moves SC against Madras HC order directing his arrest in kidnapping case; SC agrees to hear plea, govt places him under suspension.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu govt to issue “No Caste No Religion” certificates, upholding citizens’ right to reject caste and religious identity.
Madras HC awards ₹1 lakh compensation for denial of maternity leave, stressing a humane approach to employee rights and rejecting archaic legal views.
At least 24 civilians, including children, were killed in a Myanmar military airstrike on Sagaing Region, raising serious international law concerns.
09 October, 2025 03:00 PM
CJI B R Gavai says he and Justice K Vinod Chandran were shocked by the shoe-attack incident but call it a “forgotten chapter,” showing composure and restraint.
09 October, 2025 06:14 PM
Delhi High Court deletes victim-blaming remarks from a sexual assault bail order, citing Supreme Court guidelines and stressing survivor dignity.
09 October, 2025 02:30 PM
Punjab & Haryana HC denies anticipatory bail to woman accused of forging court summons, saying such acts erode public trust in the justice system.
09 October, 2025 12:53 PM
Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a father can’t seek refund of maintenance paid after children turn 18, citing moral duty beyond legal obligation.
09 October, 2025 01:47 PM
SC allows judicial officers with 7 years’ Bar experience to apply for district judge posts; ruling ensures level playing field and directs states to frame eligibility rules.
09 October, 2025 11:07 AM
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