Madras High Court News & Updates
Madras High Court says Section 37 NDPS Act doesn’t apply to acceptance of bond for appearance on summons, as it is distinct from grant of bail.
Read Full ArticleMadras High Court Full Bench rules resignation on medical grounds leads to forfeiture of past service under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978.
Madras High Court permits limited use of AI in arbitration, allowing SuperlawCourts as a record assistant with strict safeguards to protect judicial independence.
Madras High Court bans civil construction at heritage temples across Tamil Nadu until the State Heritage Commission is constituted and becomes functional.
Madras High Court declined to interfere with academic authorities’ decision on gold medal conferment, holding such matters should be left to academicians.
Madras High Court sets aside money decree granted without pleadings, reiterating that courts cannot grant relief not sought by parties.
Madras 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.
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![Madras HC Declines to Interfere with Academic Authorities’ Decision on Gold Medal Conferment [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_7409_Madras_HC_Declines_to.webp)
![Madras HC Sets Aside Money Decree Granted Without Pleadings, Reiterates Courts Cannot Grant Unclaimed Relief [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_6653_Madras_HC_Sets_Aside_Money.webp)
![Madras HC: State Organizes Jallikattu at Avaniyapuram; Private Committees Cannot Claim Independent Right [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_6376_Madras_HC_State_Organizes.webp)
![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)
![Madras HC Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Against Publisher Over Book Allegedly Targeting Sitting Judge [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_4204_Madras_HC_Initiates_Suo_Motu.webp)
![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)
