MADRAS Top Stories

Madras HC keeps in abeyance stay against suspension of DVAC inspector2026-07-02
The Times of India: Chennai: Madras high court on Thursday kept in abeyance an interim order passed by a single judge staying suspension of DVAC inspector G Vimala. While the inspector alleged the action as motivated, DVAC submitted that she was a habitual offender and had...
Separate Vigilance Commissioner needed to monitor vigilance cases effectively: Madras High Court2026-07-02
The Hindu: Court said pendency of cases before Tribunals for Disciplinary Proceedings had to be addressed by the VigilanceCommissioner. The Tribunals had to be headed by judicial officers in the rank of District Judge......
Madras HC denies bail in Vijay's Jana Nayagan leak case; Chennai police say 1.2 crore ...2026-07-02
Hindustan Times: The MadrasCourt says...
From Bakrid Plea To Statewide Ban: Tamil Nadu Govt Moves SC Against Madras HC’s Order2026-07-02
News18: In its judgment, the DivisionBench directed the State to "ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered on the eve of Bakrid or on any other day". ......
'Jana Nayagan' leak case: Madras High Court denies bail as 1.2 crore people allegedly watched Vijay's film2026-07-02
The Times of India: Another big twist has happened in the legal battle over the alleged leak of ThalapathyVijay’s ‘JanaNayagan.’ The case remains one of the biggest piracy probes in recent Tamil cinema, with authorities investigating how the film was allegedly leaked online...
Jana Nayagan leak case: 1.2 crore people watched Vijay-starrer online, Chennai police tell Madras High Court2026-07-02
The Hindu: Justice C. Kumarappan dismisses the bail petitions filed by two of the 21 accused after being told that they have been involved in a serious crime involving online leak of an uncertified movie ......
Madras High Court refuses to quash case against Ponmudy for 2025 derogatory speech2026-07-02
The Hindu: JusticeG.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismisses a criminal revision petition filed by the former Minister against the complaint having been taken cognisance of by a metropolitan magistrate ......
Tamil Nadu moves SC over Madras HC order on cow slaughter ban2026-07-02
Hindustan Times: The Tamil Nadu government...
Validity of law imposing restrictions on alienation of private school properties challenged before Madras High Court2026-07-02
The Hindu: Chief Justice’s Bench admits the plea challenging Section 30 of the Tamil NaduPrivate Schools (Regulation) Act, 2019 and seeks State government’s response ......
Madras High Court dismisses Savukku Shankar’s plea for a CBI probe against Arun IPS2026-07-02
The Hindu: Chief JusticeSushrutArvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say court’s jurisdiction must not be abused by individuals who pretend to fight for justice while acting on personal or hidden motives ......
Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against Madras HC order banning cow slaughter2026-07-02
The Times of India: NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu govt has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras high court order imposing a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in the state.In its plea, the Tamil Nadu govt challenged the May 27 order of the high...
Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against Madras HC ban on cow slaughter2026-07-01
The Economic Times: Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a...
Madras high court directs Erode district administration to seal Illegal resorts in Sathyamangalam forest area2026-07-01
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Madras High Court sets aside appointment of 17 personal assistants to its judges2026-07-01
The Hindu: Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar find several “illegalities and irregularities” in the appointment process undertaken in 2023 ......