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HC: investigating corruption against the influential is itself hard
Sanction to prosecute two IAS officers in the SP Velumani tender case is still pending.
C. Vijayabaskar accused of ₹4 crore AIADMK seat fraud
Police tell the High Court a preliminary inquiry has begun; status report due September 15.
The Madras High Court has appreciated the Tamil Nadu government's decision to grant one year of
The court has also asked the government to explain how vacancies caused by long leave will be managed and to submit details on substitute staffing and administrative arrangements.
Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw cases filed against farmers and teachers over protests held between May
Other parties want NEET and NLC protest cases withdrawn too.
Converts from Hinduism cannot seek SC/ST Act relief, Madurai High Court says
A person who converted to Christianity and has not reconverted cannot seek relief under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the bench held.
Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case against students who took part in a peaceful protest
Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case against students who took part in a peaceful protest, stressing their democratic right to question, express views and protest, particularly where there is no violence or damage to public property.
HC to Maria Wilson: are you the King of England?
The court said a minister is not above the law and ordered him to appear in person.
No sand-quarry permits in Thanjavur delta
Madurai High Court barred mining in listed villages and blocked new applications.
Tirunelveli pastor given four death sentences
POCSO court: one sentence per girl, ₹10 lakh compensation each.
Maria Wilson case adjourned to 21 August
Puducherry court puts off hearing in the alleged assault on his brother.
SC directs Karnataka to implement Cauvery order
Tamil Nadu said Karnataka reservoirs were at 76% live storage, yet only 14 TMC of 64 TMC due had been received.
Madras HC opens I-Day event with Tamil Thai Vazhthu
After the Assembly resolved that government functions should start with the Tamil invocation, reports say the High Court issued a new circular.
Case filed against Nainar Nagendran
Tamil Nadu BJP president faces a case over remarks about Chief Minister Vijay.
Supreme Court stays High Court order
Compassionate jobs for Karur victims' families stay in play after the Supreme Court stayed the Madurai High Court order.
High Court questions denial of BJP rally
Madras HC criticised the Coimbatore Tricolour Yatra refusal, then allowed an alternate venue on August 18.
High Court questions denial of BJP rally
Madras HC criticised the Coimbatore Tricolour Yatra refusal, then allowed an alternate venue on August 18.
High Court Orders Removal of Caste Street Names
The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu to enforce 1998 government and court orders removing caste names from streets.
Remove caste names from streets: High Court directs
Justice N. Ramesh directed Tamil Nadu to enforce existing government and court orders on caste street names.
Caste certificate valid via mother's native place too: Madras HC
If the mother holds a valid community certificate and the supporting documents are verified as genuine, officials cannot reject the application, the court ruled.
Caste Certificate Can Now Follow the Mother's Native Place Too
If the mother holds a valid community certificate and supporting documents are verified as genuine, officials cannot reject the application, the court ruled.
Should They Protest by Helicopter? High Court Questions Police
Madras High Court questioned police after they denied permission for a Dravidar Kazhagam two-wheeler rally against NEET.
Should They Protest by Helicopter? High Court Questions Police
Madras High Court questioned police after they denied permission for a Dravidar Kazhagam two-wheeler rally against NEET.
Tamil Nadu Opposes Navodaya Schools in Supreme Court
In an affidavit before the Supreme Court, the state said it already has a strong public education system and argued that the scheme conflicts with its language and education policies, including the Tamil Learning Act.
Tamil Nadu Says 'No' to Navodaya Schools; Moves Supreme Court
In an affidavit before the Supreme Court, the state said it already has a strong public education system and argued that the scheme conflicts with its language and education policies, including the Tamil Learning Act.
Written police summons mandatory under BNSS 179 - Chennai HC
Police must issue a written summons with clear date and time, record it in the Station Diary, and must not harass people under the guise of inquiry.
The case against Udhayanidhi lists multiple BNS sections, from disharmony to criminal intimidation
Reports also say the case lists nine sections under the Women Protection Act and the Information Technology Act.
High Court orders Udhayanidhi released today after questioning
His side sought anticipatory bail in the Madras High Court citing possible arrest.
Parthiban files a PIL seeking a law for caste and religion free certificates
After obtaining his own certificate in April under a court order, he moved the petition following a judge’s remark that others too must get the same opportunity.
High Court extends by-election stay on five constituencies to August 24
Petitions challenge the election results for these seats; the plea warned that holding by-elections before the cases end could create two representatives for the same constituency.
