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1 month breathing space for Trai order

1 month breathing space for Trai order

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

All distribution platforms can move their subscribers to the new framework by February 1.

Verdict on Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam on Tuesday

Verdict on Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The Madras High Court on Monday deferred its order by a day on veteran actor Kamal Haasan's petition seeking a stay on the Tamil Nadu government's ban on his film Vishwaroopam following allegations by some organisations that the movie shows Muslims in bad light.

Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' can't release till Mon: HC

Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' can't release till Mon: HC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The release of Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' in Tamil Nadu has been deferred till January 28 by the Madras high court, which on Thursday declined to stay the two-week ban imposed by the state government on the film's screening.

Relief for Nityananda: HC dismisses petitions

Relief for Nityananda: HC dismisses petitions

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Amid the controversy over appointment of self-styled godman Nityananda as head of the Madurai Adheenam, the Madras high court on dismised a PIL seeking a direction to the government to take over the ancient Saivite Mutt.

'Don't fall prey to designs of anti-nuke lobbyists'

'Don't fall prey to designs of anti-nuke lobbyists'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday appealed to people not to fall prey to the "designs" of anti-nuclear lobbyists and defended the police action, in which one fisherman was killed during protests in Tuticorin against the Kudankulam atomic power project.

HC gives nod for KNPP; says safety concerns 'unfounded'

HC gives nod for KNPP; says safety concerns 'unfounded'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Clearing the decks for early commissioning of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, the Madras high court on Friday held that its two units did not suffer from any infirmity for want of approvals and rejected safety fears as 'unfounded'.

Madras HC gives go ahead to Kudankulam N-plant

Madras HC gives go ahead to Kudankulam N-plant

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The Madras high court on Friday gave its nod to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, clearing the decks for the fuel loading and commissioning of unit 1 of the controversy-hit Indo-Russian project.

Granite scam: Alagiri's son surrenders before court

Granite scam: Alagiri's son surrenders before court

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Union Minister M K Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi on Friday surrendered at a Madurai court three days after being granted anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam by the Madras high court.

SC slaps Rs 100-cr fine on Sterlite's TN plant

SC slaps Rs 100-cr fine on Sterlite's TN plant

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

SC overrules order to shut down Tuticorin plant but asks the company to pay up for ecological damage.

Sterlite Industries slapped with Rs 100 crore fine

Sterlite Industries slapped with Rs 100 crore fine

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The company has flouted green norms at its plant in Tamil Nadu, a judge said.

Alagiri's son files plea seeking return of passport

Alagiri's son files plea seeking return of passport

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Former Union minister M K Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi, who has been granted anticipatory bail in the alleged granite quarrying scam, today filed a plea in the Madras high court Bench here seeking a direction to a lower court to return his passport to enable him go abroad in connection with his business interests.

SC quashes criminal proceedings against Jayalalithaa

SC quashes criminal proceedings against Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The Supreme Court quashed on Wednesday a criminal proceeding against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, initiated for filing four nomination papers in the 2001 Assembly polls, and asked the Madras high court to re-examine its order to lodge the case against her.

HC orders issue of notice to Veerappan's widow

HC orders issue of notice to Veerappan's widow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Madras high court on Wednesday ordered issue of notice to Muthulakshmi, wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan, and directed her to provide details of the scenes in a film, which showed her husband in bad taste.

AIIMS doctors perform second autopsy on Ilavarasan's body

AIIMS doctors perform second autopsy on Ilavarasan's body

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

A three-member team of doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Saturday performed the second autopsy on the body of Dalit youth E Ilavarasan, whose death is shrouded in mystery.

Digitisation helps broadcasters, more than consumers

Digitisation helps broadcasters, more than consumers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Post digitisation, broadcasters will be able to cut down their revenue loss, and it's the customer paying for set top box.

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for the screening of Tamil film Vanayuddham based on the life of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan after the producers agreed to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to his wife.

Case registered against Nithyananda, 2 others

Case registered against Nithyananda, 2 others

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The police on Friday informed the Madras high court bench they had registered a case against controversial self styled godman Nithyananda and two others for allegedly providing devotees holy water mixed with drugs at the Adheenam in Madurai.

Kudankulam nuke plant in 'highest safety category': Govt

Kudankulam nuke plant in 'highest safety category': Govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Asserting that the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant belonged to the "highest safety category" of plants currently in operation in the world, the Centre on Tuesday sought dismissal of petitions in the Madras high court against the Rs 14,000 crore Indo-Russian project.

Auto industry braces for impact of bumper-to-bumper insurance on pricing

Auto industry braces for impact of bumper-to-bumper insurance on pricing

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

If the court order is implemented, it will lead to an increase in the insurance outgo for car owners by a minimum Rs 50,000 for car and a minimum of Rs 7,000 for two-wheeler owners.

Madras HC under security blanket as lawyers hold 'siege' stir

Madras HC under security blanket as lawyers hold 'siege' stir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The advocates are seeking withdrawal of the amended rules under the Advocates Act, that empower judges to act against errant lawyers.

Chidambaram stands firm, REJECTS resignation demand

Chidambaram stands firm, REJECTS resignation demand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday ruled out his resignation in the wake of Madras high court decision in the election petition against him saying the verdict was not a setback for him but for his rival.

Government, Congress defend Chidambaram in election case

Government, Congress defend Chidambaram in election case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The government and Congress party on Thursday came out in defence of Home Minister P Chidambaram, rejecting the Opposition's demands for his resignation in the wake of the Madras high court order that declined to dismiss a petition challenging his election to the Lok Sabha in 2009

'Chidambaram as home minister a BLOT on Indian democracy'

'Chidambaram as home minister a BLOT on Indian democracy'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday demanded the resignation of Home Minister P Chidambaram or his removal -- in the wake of the Madras high court rejecting his plea over an election petition -- and said his continuation would be a "blot on democracy".

Plea in SC against environmental clearance to N-plant

Plea in SC against environmental clearance to N-plant

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

A fresh petition was filed on Friday in the Supreme Court against the environmental clearance given to the controversial Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

Rape case cannot be quashed even if victim resiles: HC

Rape case cannot be quashed even if victim resiles: HC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

In a significant ruling, the Madras high court has held that a rape case cannot be quashed even if the victim 'resiles' from her allegations as the offence was not against any individual but against the state.

TN moves SC against Kovan, who slammed Jaya govt in viral video

TN moves SC against Kovan, who slammed Jaya govt in viral video

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Tamil Nadu government on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking two-day police custody of ultra-Left folk singer Kovan, who was granted relief by the Madras High Court in a sedition case.

Sasikala's relative gets bail in abduction case

Sasikala's relative gets bail in abduction case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The Madras high court on Monday granted bail to V Divakaran, a relative of Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, in an abduction and criminal intimidation case.

Madras HC dismisses PIL on Jaya's health condition

Madras HC dismisses PIL on Jaya's health condition

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

When the PIL came up, the first bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul observed, "This forum should not be used for political purposes and it is a publicity interest litigation." "The hospital is already issuing health bulletins. PIL is dismissed," the court said.

Ensure equitable distribution of oxygen, medicines: HC

Ensure equitable distribution of oxygen, medicines: HC

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The Madras high court on Thursday urged the State and the central governments to ensure equitable distribution of medical oxygen, COVID-19 vaccines and other life saving materials, by ramping up the production capacity.

HC sets aside TN civic poll notification

HC sets aside TN civic poll notification

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Allowing the petition, the court directed that polls be held by December following issuance of a fresh notification.

Life convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case gets parole

Life convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case gets parole

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

The Madras high court bench in Madurai on Wednesday granted two weeks parole to Ravi alias Ravichandran, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

HC rejects PC's plea against election petition

HC rejects PC's plea against election petition

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

The Madras High Court on Thursday rejected an application by Home Minister P Chidambaram seeking dismissal of the election petition filed by his immediate

'By holding election rallies you are killing the people of India'

'By holding election rallies you are killing the people of India'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'The second Covid wave spread due to the irresponsibility of the Election Commission of India and now they are committing the same mistake.'

Covid almost a national emergency: SC on Vedanta plea

Covid almost a national emergency: SC on Vedanta plea

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday termed the COVID-19 situation as almost a "national emergency" while agreeing to hear Vedanta's plea for opening of its Sterlite copper unit at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu on the ground that it would produce thousand tonnes of oxygen and give it free of cost to treat patients.

Tamil Nadu cops hunt for Pondy education minister

Tamil Nadu cops hunt for Pondy education minister

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The Minister, facing charges of using a proxy to write his SSLC examination at a Centre in Tamil Nadu in September, has been evading arrest since the Madras high court on Tuesday rejected his anticipatory bail petition.

Anti-Sterlite stir: 11 die in police action; TN government sets up inquiry panel

Anti-Sterlite stir: 11 die in police action; TN government sets up inquiry panel

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The National Human Rights Commission took cognisance of the violence and issued notices to chief secretary and the director general of police, calling for detailed reports in two weeks.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict's parole extended by 3 weeks

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict's parole extended by 3 weeks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Lodged in prison for over 27 years, she had originally sought a six-month leave to make arrangements for her daughter's marriage.

PIL in HC against shifting TN assembly-secretariat

PIL in HC against shifting TN assembly-secretariat

Rediff.com17 May 2011

A PIL petition was filed on Tuesday in the Madras high court seeking to forbid the Tamil Nadu government from shifting the state secretariat and assembly from the complex built by the previous Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam government to Fort St George. The petition also sought an interim injunction restraining the authorities from shifting the state secretariat and the legislative assembly from the present location.

Land grab case: Former DMK minister's bail plea adjourned

Land grab case: Former DMK minister's bail plea adjourned

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court has posted to next week bail applications of former minister KN Nehru, his brother and few others in a case registered against them on land grab charges.

Ex-AP CM Rosaiah sworn in as TN governor

Ex-AP CM Rosaiah sworn in as TN governor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah was on Wednesday sworn-in as the governor of Tamil Nadu. Madras high court Chief Justice M Y Eqbal administered the oath of office to Rosaiah at a function in Raj Bhavan in Chennai.