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DMK MLA Senthil Balaji Approaches Madras High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In Case Alleging He Offered ₹35 Crore Bribe To TVK MLA

DMK MLA Senthil Balaji has approached the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case alleging that he, along with his brother Ashok Kumar, attempted to offer Rs 35 Crore to an MLA belonging to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in an attempt to influence the vote for Assembly Speaker.The plea is expected to be listed tomorrow, along with the anticipatory bail plea filed by...

Social Boycott Over Inter-Caste Marriage: Madras High Court Orders Police Protection, RDO Inquiry

The Madras High Court has directed the Revenue Divisional Officer (Mayiladuthurai) to enquire into a complaint filed by a man alleging that he was socially boycotted by his villagers after he performed an inter-caste marriage. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 302]Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan asked the RDO to conduct an enquiry by issuing notice to the village headmen and pass appropriate orders within...

Madras High Court Admits Pleas Challenging Election Victory Of CM Joseph Vijay, Minister Aadhav Arjuna

The Madras High Court on Tuesday (July 7th) admitted the election petitions challenging the victory of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Joseph Vijay, from the Perambur and Trichy (east) constituencies during the 2026 assembly elections. The court also admitted election petitions challening the victory of Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna from the Villivakkam constituency.Justice...

Throwing Trash On Bharat Mata Is A Direct Challenge To Sovereignty: Madras High Court On Illegal Waste Imports

The Madras High Court recently observed that any person who knowingly aids in importing trash to the country is not just committing an offence under the Environment Protection Act but also directly challenging the country's sovereignty. The court added that there could not be a more aggravated form of deshdroh than throwing trash on the country. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 301] “If any...

Immoral Trafficking Act | Safeguards Under Section 15(2) Not Mandatory For Search In Commercial Premises Like Spas: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has observed that the provisions related to search provided under Section 15(2) of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act are mandatory only if the place to be searched is a residential premises. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 300] As per Section 15(1), if a special police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that an offence punishable under the Act is being committed...

DMK GenZ Wing Coordinator Withdraws Anticipatory Bail Plea In Case For Making Derogatory Post Against Tamil Nadu CM, Women

The Madras High Court, on Monday (July 6th), permitted the withdrawal of anticipatory bail plea filed by Anbanantham, coordinator of the GenZ wing associated with the DMK party, in a case for making 'derogatory' social media post against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and women. Justice C Kumarappan permitted the withdrawal of the plea at the request of Senior Advocate NR...

Every Govt Declares It Is Against Corruption, But Reality Has Been Otherwise: Madras High Court Calls For Independent Vigilance Commissioner

The Madras High Court has recently stressed the need to appoint a separate Vigilance Commissioner to advise the government on administrative challenges and steps to be taken to prevent corruption in the State. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 299] The court added that corruption can be eradicated only through consistent action, and this could be achieved only by strengthening the Vigilance...

Madras High Court Imposes Cost On Joint Secretaries Of External And Home Affairs Ministry For Failing To Assist Court

The Madras High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the Joint Secretary of the External Affairs Ministry and the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs for failing to assist the court in a habeas corpus plea, in connection with the release of a man who was convicted in a Narcotics case in Sri Lanka. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 298]. The bench of Justice Anita Sumanth and...