News for 'Madras High Court Judge'

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The collegium had recommended her transfer on August 28, after which she had made a representation requesting it to reconsider the proposal.

Police, lawyers clash in Madras HC, judge injured

Police, lawyers clash in Madras HC, judge injured

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Several persons, including a judge of the Madras High court Justice Arumugaperumal Adityan, were injured in a clash between the police and lawyers on the court premises on Thursday.

Madras HC retracts remarks on Christian institutions

Madras HC retracts remarks on Christian institutions

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'There is a general feeling among parents of students, especially female students, that co-educational study in Christian institutions is highly unsafe for the future of their children'

Govt forwards names of 9 judges to Prez for SC elevation

Govt forwards names of 9 judges to Prez for SC elevation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

In a first, the Supreme Court Collegium had last week recommended for appointment to the apex court three women judges, including Justice B V Nagarathna who will be in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in September 2027 if she gets the final nod.

3 HC judges appointed as Supreme Court justices

3 HC judges appointed as Supreme Court justices

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Notifications announcing the appointments of Uttarakhand high court Chief Justice KM Joseph, Madras HC Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa HC Chief Justice Vineet Saran to the Supreme Court were issued on Saturday.

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The new judges of the top court include Justice B V Nagarathna, who will be in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in September 2027, Justice Bela M Trivedi, Justice Hima Kohli, Justice C T Ravikumar, Justice M M Sundresh, and senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor General P S Narasimha.

HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The division bench said that in the single judge's order dated December 1, 2025, the responsibility to carry out the work (lighting the lamp) was entrusted to the Thirupparankundram Arulmighu Subramania Swamy temple management.

Manmohan's PMO intervened in Madras HC judge case: Govt

Manmohan's PMO intervened in Madras HC judge case: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The Prime Minister's Office during Manmohan Singh's tenure had asked why the Supreme Court collegium had not recommended extension for a Madras High Court judge who was facing corruption charges after the collegium expressed its hesitation, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in Parliament on Tuesday

2 judges take charge in SC, strength increases to 31

2 judges take charge in SC, strength increases to 31

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Justices Rajesh Kumar Agarwal and Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana assumed charge as Supreme Court judges, taking the apex court's strength to 31 including Chief Justice P Sathasivam.

Lawyer seeks ex-CJI's correspondence with HC judge

Lawyer seeks ex-CJI's correspondence with HC judge

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

A plea was made in the Supreme Court for production of correspondence between ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan, sitting judge H L Gokhale and then Madras High Court judge R Reghupathi who had alleged that former Telecom Minister A Raja attempted to influence him in a criminal case.

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The agency has moved with its charge sheet against Shukla after getting a go ahead from the government to prosecute the retired judge, they said.

Deepathoon row: HC bench calls TN govt ban 'ridiculous'

Deepathoon row: HC bench calls TN govt ban 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Madras high court's Madurai division bench on Tuesday upheld a single judge's order allowing lighting of a lamp on what is claimed as 'deepathoon' on the Thirupparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu.

SC slams HC ex-judge for releasing verdict after retirement

SC slams HC ex-judge for releasing verdict after retirement

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The top court said that retaining the file of a case for five months after demitting office was an act of gross impropriety.

Does right to be forgotten apply to news reports? SC to examine

Does right to be forgotten apply to news reports? SC to examine

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India is examining the conflict between an individual's 'right to be forgotten' and the freedom of the press, focusing on the removal of online news and judicial records related to acquitted individuals.

Wife entitled to equal share in property: Madras HC

Wife entitled to equal share in property: Madras HC

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The judge said the defendant woman being a homemaker, though she did not make any direct financial contribution, she played a vital role in managing the household chores by looking after the children, cooking, cleaning and managing day-to-day affairs of the family without giving any inconvenience to the plaintiff who had gone abroad for work.

Constitution cannot survive if India's demography changes: Madras HC judge

Constitution cannot survive if India's demography changes: Madras HC judge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Indian Constitution's survival hinges on the nation's demographic profile and if it is altered, then it would cease to exist, Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras high court has said.

Justice Karnan 'sentences' CJI and other SC judges to 5 years in prison

Justice Karnan 'sentences' CJI and other SC judges to 5 years in prison

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Justice Karnan said the eight judges have "jointly committed the offences punishable under the SC/ST Atrocities Act of 1989 and amended Act of 2015.

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

People must have tolerance for each other's opinion at a time when the tolerance level has gone down internationally, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Friday.

HC judge chides OPS for seeking change of judge in AIADMK gen council case

HC judge chides OPS for seeking change of judge in AIADMK gen council case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

When the matter came up today, Justice Ramaswamy strongly condemned the action of the lawyers and remarked it was a very cheap practice, scandalising the judiciary.

SC raps Centre over Madras HC

SC raps Centre over Madras HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

The bench was perturbed that the Madras high court was working with half the sanctioned strength of 49 judges, though a collegium, consisting of five senior judges of the apex court, had cleared 17 names for the posts.\n\n

Vijay's Jana Nayagan release delayed again, HC stays own order

Vijay's Jana Nayagan release delayed again, HC stays own order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The Madras high court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a censor certificate to actor-turned-politician Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan, setting aside the board's directive to refer the matter to a review committee.

Justice Karnan asked to join Calcutta HC before Mar 11

Justice Karnan asked to join Calcutta HC before Mar 11

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Controversial Madras high court Judge Justice C S Karnan, who recently 'stayed' the CJI's order transferring him, has been directed to join the Calcutta high court on or before March 11.

Accused in Chennai's Anna University sexual assault case found guilty

Accused in Chennai's Anna University sexual assault case found guilty

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A Mahila Court in Chennai has found Gnanasekaran guilty in the sensational Anna University woman student sexual assault case. The court held that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The verdict in the case will be pronounced on June 2.

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has for the second time reiterated the names of two advocates -- Amitesh Banerjee and Sakya Sen -- for appointment as judges of the Calcutta high court "expeditiously", saying it was not open for the government to repeatedly send back the same proposal.

Madras HC allows AIADMK meet amid EPS-OPS tussle

Madras HC allows AIADMK meet amid EPS-OPS tussle

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Justice Krishnan Ramaswamy delivered the verdict on Monday morning, which allowed the EPS faction to hold the GC meet, the supreme decision making body of the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu.

HC judge's allegations raise storm

HC judge's allegations raise storm

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

The controversy over a minister of Dr Manmohan Singh's Cabinet directly influencing a judge of the Madras High Court reached its peak when the Prime Minister's Office, Chief Justice of India and principal opposition party Bharatiya Janata Party took the matter to its logical conclusion.

SC says maternity leave is a right, overturns HC verdict

SC says maternity leave is a right, overturns HC verdict

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that maternity leave is a fundamental right and cannot be denied to a woman based on the number of children she has from previous relationships. The court overturned a Madras High Court decision that had denied maternity leave to a Tamil Nadu government school teacher who had two children from a previous marriage. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of reproductive rights, including maternity benefits, as part of international human rights law. The court also highlighted the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which includes the right to health, dignity, and reproductive choice. The decision has significant implications for women's rights and reproductive healthcare in India.

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Madras high court to adjudicate in three weeks the pleas filed by O Panneerselvam (OPS) and others against the July 11 general council meet of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in which OPS was expelled from the party.

SC clueless about Min who 'influenced' HC judge

SC clueless about Min who 'influenced' HC judge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The Supreme Court has said it has no information about the Union minister, who allegedly approached a Madras High Court judge to influence his decision in an anticipatory bail case.

Stronger the judge, greater the allegations against him: SC

Stronger the judge, greater the allegations against him: SC

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Supreme Court Monday said that making allegations against judges is 'unfortunately' becoming a new fashion now and the stronger the judge, the greater the allegations against him.

SC collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justice of 3 HCs

SC collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justice of 3 HCs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

One of the resolutions uploaded on the apex court website said a vacancy in the office of the chief justice of the Uttarakhand high court has arisen consequent upon retirement of Justice Vipin Sanghi on October 26, 2023.

SC sets aside Madras HC order on EWS quota in medical admissions

SC sets aside Madras HC order on EWS quota in medical admissions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court Friday set aside a Madras High Court direction that the Centre must seek the top court's approval before implementing 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections in all-India quota seats of medical colleges.

HC warns Vijay's TVK over rallies, asks govt to frame rules

HC warns Vijay's TVK over rallies, asks govt to frame rules

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Madras high court has issued a strong warning to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, over alleged damage to public property during recent political rallies and asked the Tamil Nadu government to establish uniform, legally sound rules for holding large public meetings.

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The CJI is expected to write to the President and the Prime Minister soon about his recommendation.

Court suspends BCCI officials

Court suspends BCCI officials

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

A court suspended all newly elected BCCI officials because of misconduct during election last month.

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space. Stalin would love to have it that way, all over again, after the three past elections, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Judge influencing row: MPs demand PM's statement

Judge influencing row: MPs demand PM's statement

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

A group of 180 MPs from both the Houses of Parliament on Friday demanded a statement from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue of a Union Minister allegedly trying to influence a Madras High Court Judge in a Central Bureau of Investigation case.

Union inister tried to influence me: Chennai judge

Union inister tried to influence me: Chennai judge

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

In a startling revelation, a Madras High Court Judge told an open court that a Union minister sought to influence him to grant anticipatory bail to a doctor and his son in a forged mark sheets case filed by CBI.

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

In an unprecedented decision, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three women judges for appointment in the apex court which, if cleared, would give the country its first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the form of Justice B V Nagarathna on February 10, 2027.

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to provide information about the numbers and names reiterated by the apex court Collegium for appointment as judges in higher judiciary with reasons why they were not considered so far and at what level they were pending.