News for 'madras high court'

Tuticorin SP shunted out, put on 'compulsory wait'

Tuticorin SP shunted out, put on 'compulsory wait'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Superintendent of Police of Tuticorin, where a father-son duo died after being allegedly thrashed by the police last week, was on Tuesday shunted out of the district and placed under "compulsory wait" by the Tamil Nadu government.

Another respite for Khushboo

Another respite for Khushboo

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

With the latest stay, the actress has so far succeeded in obtaining 15 orders from the Madras high court and its Madurai bench

TN trust vote: Madras HC asks for video of assembly proceedings

TN trust vote: Madras HC asks for video of assembly proceedings

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The video recording of the House proceedings on February 18 must be from the commencement till the end, the court said.

Subhiksha: Hearing on merger petition on Mar 27

Subhiksha: Hearing on merger petition on Mar 27

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

The Madras high court was to hear the petition on Friday, but it had to be deferred due to the ongoing boycott of courts by lawyers, Subhiksha Trading Services Ltd said. The merger petition pertains to the purchase of 40 per cent stake in Blue Green Constructions for Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) by Subhiksha in 2008, followed by the retail chain's decision to merge the two entities.

After SC rap, TN guv administers oath to DMK MLA Ponmudy

After SC rap, TN guv administers oath to DMK MLA Ponmudy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

On Thursday, the SC had voiced "serious concern" over Governor Ravi's refusal to reinduct Ponmudi as a minister in the state cabinet even after the SC had suspended his conviction in a corruption case.

TVS Flame: SC curbs new bookings

TVS Flame: SC curbs new bookings

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Bajaj Auto had accused TVS Motor of infringing its patent on DTS-i -- acronym for Digital Twin Spark Plug ignition -- in TVS Flame. TVS, in its latest 125 cc motorcycle Flame, uses CCVTi technology which Bajaj claims to be a copy of its DTS-i technology. The Pune-based two-wheeler maker uses DTS-i technology in various products including the Pulsar series of bikes.

SC stays contempt proceeding against HC Chief Justice Kaul

SC stays contempt proceeding against HC Chief Justice Kaul

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an interim order passed by Madras high court controversial judge Justice C S Karnan

SC allows CBI probe into suicide of student in Thanjavur

SC allows CBI probe into suicide of student in Thanjavur

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the death by suicide of a 17-year-old girl in Thanjavur, who was allegedly coerced to convert to Christianity.

Declare NEET medical exam results, orders SC

Declare NEET medical exam results, orders SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The apex court order comes as a relief for 12 lakh medical aspirants who had given the exam.

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'This government is not in the hands of M K Stalin but in the hands of the bureaucracy -- the IAS and IPS.'

Notice to TN govt over change of New Year date

Notice to TN govt over change of New Year date

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

About seven months ago, the Madras High Court imposed an exemplary cost of Rs 10,000 on a social worker for filing a 'frivolous' plea questioning the state government's decision to observe the first day of Tamil month 'Thai' as the Tamil New Year Day. On Thursday, the same person Ramasamy filed a similar petition again, stating that the Supreme Court had not only waived the cost but also permitted him to file the matter afresh before the High Court.

OMG! HC frowns over lower court's 'summons' to God

OMG! HC frowns over lower court's 'summons' to God

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Wondering if God can be summoned by a court to be produced for inspection, the Madras High Court has pulled up a lower court for ordering the authorities of a temple in Tirupur district to produce the 'Moolavar' idol for verification.

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The trial court shall, as far as practicable, conduct trial from day to day, and complete the same on or before July 31, 2024, the judge added.

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The app, which has close to 1 million users per day, its lawyer, is losing close to Rs 4.5 crore in revenues every day.

Why Stalin Is Pushing Keeladi Over Indus Valley

Why Stalin Is Pushing Keeladi Over Indus Valley

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'It has the potential to sow seeds of furthering discord when the direction of the discourse is aimed at propagating the perceived supremacy of 'cultural nationalism' from a distant past over the prevailing dominance of 'Constitutional nationalism',' argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

People are anxious to know about the health condition of the chief minister as some information is already in public domain, a division bench orally observed when a public interest litigation filed by social activist K R 'Traffic' Ramaswamy came up for hearing.

TN may have quota in police: SC

TN may have quota in police: SC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

The issue started when an unsuccessful candidate approached the Central Administrative Tribunal after he was not selected in the police force.

BCCI adjourned AGM postponed

BCCI adjourned AGM postponed

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The meeting, slated for October 26, will not be held as the Supreme Court will hear the BCCI's appeal against the Madras HC order.

SC dismisses Zee's petition

SC dismisses Zee's petition

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The Supreme Court upheld Madras high court order that the BCCI was right to cancel the telecast tender process

SC asks EC to take call on AIADMK poll symbol by Nov 10

SC asks EC to take call on AIADMK poll symbol by Nov 10

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The apex court also said the poll panel can go ahead with its scheduled hearing on Friday itself.

SC gets five new judges

SC gets five new judges

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The apex court's strength is now 28, including the Chief Justice of India.

BCCI moves Supreme Court over Mumbai HC ruling on IPL probe panel

BCCI moves Supreme Court over Mumbai HC ruling on IPL probe panel

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging Bombay high court's order that held as illegal and unconstitutional the two-member probe panel constituted by it to look into spot-fixing and betting charges in the Indian Premier League as illegal.

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.

Madras HC gives more time to Centre to respond to PIL on new IT rules

Madras HC gives more time to Centre to respond to PIL on new IT rules

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Madras high court on Friday granted 10 more days to the Centre to file its counter-affidavit in response to a batch of PIL pleas challenging the new Information Technology (IT) Rules.

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The ED had registered an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) in the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

With Justice Indira Banerjee retiring, SC now has 3 women judges

With Justice Indira Banerjee retiring, SC now has 3 women judges

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Justice Indira Banerjee, who was the eighth woman judge in the Supreme Court, on Friday demitted office with Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, terming her as a "jewel" of the legal fraternity.

SC sets aside HC order, rules child porn an offence under POCSO, IT laws

SC sets aside HC order, rules child porn an offence under POCSO, IT laws

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that watching and downloading child pornography are offences under the POCSO Act and the information technology law.

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the Board of Control for Cricket in India's plea against the Bombay high court verdict, which declared as illegal its probe panel that was set up to look into the Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting controversy.

Why no norms to stop religious conversions in schools: HC to TN govt

Why no norms to stop religious conversions in schools: HC to TN govt

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A division bench of Justices R Mahadevan and S Ananthi made an oral observation to this effect when a PIL petition from city-based advocate B Jagannath came up for hearing, on Thursday.

SC stays HC order on AIADMK leadership row, gives nod for July 11 meet

SC stays HC order on AIADMK leadership row, gives nod for July 11 meet

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The top court also clarified that the general council of the AIADMK which is to take place on July 11, 2022, may proceed in the accordance with the law.

Will Karunanidhi be buried at Marina Beach? HC to decide today

Will Karunanidhi be buried at Marina Beach? HC to decide today

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu chief secretary said that the request could not be sanctioned, owing to the legal issues at Marina Beach.

Zee says telecast ruling 'positive'

Zee says telecast ruling 'positive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The bench then observed that it was time the government forms a committee to consider allowing conjugal visits to prisoners and that many countries had given them such rights.

Former BCCI chief Muthiah challenges HC order

Former BCCI chief Muthiah challenges HC order

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Former BCCI president A C Muthiah on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court's order upholding the validity of the amendment by the cricketing body in its regulations to exclude IPL and T20 tournaments from its purview.

Sanatan remark: SC to hear plea for FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin, others

Sanatan remark: SC to hear plea for FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin, others

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi issued notices on the petition filed by Chennai-based lawyer B Jagannath who said the apex court has passed several directions, including for registration of FIR, in similar cases.

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 3 an appeal of the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras high court order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to take out a march in the state.