Madras High Court News & Updates
Madras High Court refuses to stop Parasakthi release, finds no prima facie copyright infringement, cites delay, balance of convenience, and damages as remedy.
Read Full ArticleMadras High Court seeks DGCA’s response on whether IndiGo’s exemption from pilot fatigue norms will be extended, raising concerns over safety and compliance.
Madras High Court reiterates ban on animal sacrifice at Thiruparankundram Hills, allowing Urus festival with only 50 participants under strict conditions.
Madras High Court warns against misuse of preventive detention to silence journalists, calls it a threat to free speech and liberty.
Madras High Court grants 12-week interim bail to YouTube journalist Savukku Shankar, flags repeated incarceration as abuse of process and violation of Article 21.
Madras High Court rules reassessment under Income Tax Act is valid where original assessment is silent on Section 80HHC deduction; not a change of opinion.
Madras High Court slams Tamil Nadu officials for defying court orders, holds law and order cannot justify non-compliance with judicial directives.
Madras High Court rules intra-court appeal under Clause 15 not maintainable against Single Judge orders in patent appeals under Section 117A.
Madras High Court suggests Australia-style law restricting children’s internet use below 16 and directs authorities to intensify awareness on child pornography.
Madras High Court rules that State freedom fighter pension does not automatically entitle one to Central pension; SSS Scheme eligibility must be strictly met.
Madras High Court rules Bhagavad Gita is not a religious text; FCRA registration cannot be denied to organisations teaching Gita and Yoga.
In an exclusive interview with LawStreet Journal, former Delhi High Court Judge Justice S.N. Dhingra launches a scathing attack on the Opposition over the impeachment motion moved by over 100 MPs agai...
Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
Madras High Court calls for audit of fees paid to law officers, flags exorbitant payments and unnecessary appearances by Additional Advocate Generals.
Madras High Court invokes Rajadharma and Arthashastra, holds India has a constitutional duty to provide legal aid to citizens facing disputes abroad.
A petition before the NCW seeks suo motu action against misuse of Grok AI on X to create and circulate non-consensual obscene images of women.
03 January, 2026 09:16 PM
Madras High Court refuses to stop Parasakthi release, finds no prima facie copyright infringement, cites delay, balance of convenience, and damages as remedy.
03 January, 2026 08:37 PM
Supreme Court rules that reserved category candidates scoring above the general cut-off must be treated as open category from the first stage itself.
03 January, 2026 10:39 PM
Analysis of Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill, 2025, examining vague definitions, harsh penalties, executive powers, and its impact on free speech.
04 January, 2026 12:48 AM
Delhi High Court grants ad interim injunction to Britannia Industries in ‘Little Hearts’ trademark dispute, restrains infringers and orders Amazon to delist products.
03 January, 2026 11:29 PM
Madras High Court seeks DGCA’s response on whether IndiGo’s exemption from pilot fatigue norms will be extended, raising concerns over safety and compliance.
03 January, 2026 08:14 PM
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![Preventive Detention Cannot Be Used to Silence Dissenting Voices of Journalists: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_4894_Preventive_Detention_Cannot.webp)
![Madras HC Grants Interim Bail to YouTube Journalist Savukku Shankar; Raises Concerns Over Repeated Incarceration and Abuse of Process [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3285_Madras_HC_Grants_Interim_Bail_to.webp)
![Madras HC Pulls Up Tamil Nadu Officials for Defying Court Orders, Says Law and Order Cannot Justify Non-Compliance [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_9440_WhatsApp_Image_2025-12-29_at_1.16.09_PM.webp)
![Can an Intra-Court Appeal Be Filed Against a Single Judge’s Order in a Statutory Patent Appeal? Madras HC Clarifies [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3831_Can_an_Intra_Court_Appeal.webp)
![Madras HC Suggests Australia-Like Law to Restrict Children’s Internet Use, Orders Awareness Drive on Child Pornography [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_6580_Madras_HC_Suggests_Australia_Like.webp)
![State Freedom Fighter Pension Does Not Automatically Entitle Recipient to Central Pension; Eligibility Criteria Must Be Strictly Followed: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5168_State_Freedom_Fighter.webp)
![Bhagavad Gita Not a Religious Text; FCRA Registration Cannot Be Denied for Teaching Gita and Yoga: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3948_Bhagavad_Gita_Not_a_Religious.webp)
![Timely Investigation Under BNSS Is Mandatory: Unexplained Delay Defeats Purpose Of Reformed Criminal Law: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1910_Timely_Investigation_Under.webp)
![Madras HC Calls for Audit of Fees Paid to Law Officers; Criticises Exorbitant Payments and Unnecessary Appearances by Additional Advocate Generals [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3287_Madras_HC_Calls_for_Audit.webp)
![Madras HC Invokes Ancient ‘Rajadharma’ and Kautilya’s Arthashastra: Govt Has Constitutional Duty to Provide Legal Aid to Indian Citizens Abroad [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_6406_Madras_HC_Invokes_Ancient.webp)
