Madras High Court News & Updates
Madras High Court sets aside money decree granted without pleadings, reiterating that courts cannot grant relief not sought by parties.
Read Full ArticleMadras High Court rules that only the State can organize Jallikattu at Avaniyapuram; private committees have no independent right to conduct the event.
Madras High Court refers to larger bench to reconsider bar on enrolment of law graduates with pending criminal cases under Advocates Act.
Madras High Court initiates suo motu criminal contempt against a publisher over a book allegedly targeting a sitting judge; police directed to stop its release.
Madras High Court held that no government permission is needed to erect a memorial stupa on private patta land, citing the Stan Swamy memorial precedent.
Madras High Court refuses to stop Parasakthi release, finds no prima facie copyright infringement, cites delay, balance of convenience, and damages as remedy.
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.
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.
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![Madras HC Seeks Larger Bench To Reconsider Bar On Enrolment Of Law Graduates With Pending Criminal Cases [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_2832_Madras_HC_Seeks_Larger.webp)
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![If Memorial for Stan Swamy Permitted on Private Land, No Bar for Stupa Commemorating Victory Over Colonial Forces: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_5184_If_Memorial_for_Stan_Swamy.webp)
![Madras HC Refuses to Halt Release of “Parasakthi” Movie in Copyright Dispute [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_2783_Madras_HC_Refuses_to_Halt.webp)
![Madras HC Questions DGCA’s Exemption Granted to IndiGo from Pilot Fatigue Management Norms [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_1849_Madras_HC_Questions_DGCAs.webp)
![Madras HC Reiterates Ban on Animal Sacrifice at Thiruparankundram Hills, Caps Urus Festival at 50 Participants [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_4779_Madras_HC_Reiterates_Ban.webp)
![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)
