Employee Facing Departmental Action For Corruption Can't Claim Promotion As Right Merely Because Name Was Included In Panel: Madras High Court

Only officer with clean records must be promoted, Court said.

No Right To Burial Or Cremation In Grounds Vested With Another Local Body Unless Protected By Article 25 Or Custom: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that residents of one village cannot claim a right of burial in another village unless the same has the character of a customary right. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 320] The bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice KK Ramakrishnan thus refused relief for a group of villagers who had sought burial rights in a crematorium in another village. The...

Trial Court Can't Refuse To Entertain Plea Seeking Recall Of Witnesses After Alteration Of Charges: Madras High Court

Courts can refuse recall if the request is intended merely for vexation, delay or defeating the ends of justice.

Madras High Court Closes Plea Seeking CBI Action Against BJP Leaders Over Alleged 'NaMo App' Micro-Donation Scam

It was found that the complaint does not fall under the purview of CBI.

Madras High Court Flags Psychological Toll Of Viewing Graphic Sexual-Offence Evidence On Judges, Investigators & Lawyers

Court suggested mandatory psychological screening, regular counselling, etc., to minimise unnecessary exposure.

Independent Advocate Appointed As Special Public Prosecutor Entitled To Reimbursement Of Travel Expenses: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently directed the State to clear the travel expenses of a lawyer who was appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor in a case. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 317] The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan observed that when an independent advocate was appointed to a highly sensitive prosecution, he was performing a vital public duty. The...

Repeated Physical Intimacy Doesn't Necessarily Establish Consent; Courts Must Examine Coercion And Deception: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently upheld the life sentence imposed on a man who sexually intimidated multiple women using their intimate images. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 316] Rejecting the argument of the appellant that he had a consensual relationship with the complainant woman, the bench of Justice Anand Venkatesh and Justice KK Ramakrishnan observed that mere non-resistance by the woman...

Madras High Court Cautions Young Women Against Sharing Intimate Photos Online, Issues Appeal In English, Hindi And Tamil

While dismissing the appeal of a man against his conviction in a case of sexual assault by intimidation using intimate images, the Madras High Court appealed to young women not to share their intimate photos or videos online, no matter how deep the affection may appear. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 316] Considering the public importance involved in the issue, the bench of Justice Anand...

Madras High Court Quashes Appointment Of 54 Coimbatore Corporation Junior Assistants, Terms Selection Process “Fraud”

The Madras High Court has recently set aside the appointment of 54 Junior Assistants in the Coimbatore Corporation after noting that the entire selection process was flawed and tainted. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 315] The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice N Senthilkumar held that recruitment to public services should inspire public confidence. “Recruitment to public...

Madras High Court Seeks DVAC's Response On Plea By Former Minister MRK Panneerselvam Seeking Discharge In Corruption Case

The Madras High Court, on Monday (July 13), sought the response of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in a plea filed by former Minister MRK Panneerselvam seeking discharge in a corruption case. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan directed the DVAC to file its counter in the plea by July 30. Till then, the court also dispensed with Panneerselvam and his family's...

'No Hierarchy Among Devotees Based On Birth': Madras High Court Allows SC Community To Participate In Temple Rituals

The Madras High Court recently permitted members of the Adi Dravidar community, a scheduled caste community, to perform the Ninth Day Mandakapadi (temple pooja) during the Chithirai festival in Arulmighu Sri Moongil Ayyanar Temple. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 314] Justice L Victoria Gowri held that the Constitution does not recognise any hierarchy among the devotees based on birth. The...

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On V Ponraj's Plea To Quash FIR Over Remarks Against TVK Women Supporters

The Madras High Court, on Monday (July 13), reserved orders on two petitions filed by political commentator and scientist V Ponraj, seeking to quash the FIR registered against him for allegedly defamatory statements made by him against women supporters of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party.Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan reserved orders after hearing Senior Advocate NR Elango for Ponraj and...