Madras High Court
'Understand Constitutional Values': Madras HC Asks Hindu Munnani Workers To Write Preamble 10 Times For Pre-Arrest Bail In Hate Speech Case
The Madras High Court has recently granted anticipatory bail to Hindu Munnani workers in an alleged hate speech case. Interestingly, the bail has been granted on the condition that the accused write the preamble of the Constitution, along with Article 19 (Freedom of Speech), Part IV-A, Article 51A which pertain to fundamental duties 10 times either in Tamil or Hindi and submit it before...
Madras High Court Reserves Orders On Pleas Challenging Detention of Lawyers & Law Students Who Took Part In Sanitation Workers Protest
The Madras High Court, on Friday, reserved orders on a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of lawyers and law students who took part in the protest organised by the sanitation workers in Chennai, challenging the Greater Chennai Corporation's decision to privatise the sanitation work in some zones. The bench of Justice MS Ramesh and Justice V Lakshminarayanan also mulled...
Hindu Marriage Not 'Religious Purpose': Madras High Court Quashes GO Permitting Use Of Temple Funds To Construct Marriage Halls
The Madras High Court has recently quashed a Government Order by which the State had granted permission for the construction of marriage halls by utilising the temple funds belonging to five different temples situated at different places. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice G Arul Murugan held that the State's decision was violative of provisions of the Hindu Religious...
"Disappointed" With TN Govt's Response, Madras High Court Constitutes SIT To Probe Illegal Organ Trafficking In State
The Madras High Court has set up a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct investigation into the allegations of human organ transplantation racket in the State, including kidney transplants. Noting that the State's response was "disappointing", the bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice G Arul Murugan has said that the SIT will be monitored by the Madurai bench...
Breaking | Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging "A" Certificate Granted For Rajnikanth Starrer 'Coolie' Movie
The Madras High Court on Thursday (August 28) dismissed a plea challenging the 'A' certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification for the movie “Coolie” starring Rajnikanth, Nagarjuna, and Amir Khan, among others. Justice TV Thamilselvi while pronouncing the order said that the "petition does not have any merits".The high court passed the order on a petition moved...
'God Can't Be Tool For Rivalry Or Social Dominance': Madras High Court In Pleas Seeking Installation Of Ganesha Idol
Disposing of a batch of pleas seeking permission to install idols of Lord Ganesh in connection with Vinayaka Chaturthi celebration, the Madras High Court remarked that most of the requests were driven by ego clashes and a desire to show dominance. Justice B Pugalendhi deprecated the practice of using divinity to settle personal scores and remarked that God was a symbol of unity, not...
Recreational Clubs Selling Liquor Becoming 'Nuisance', Govt Allowing It Because Owners Are Influential/ Politicians: Madras High Court
Noting that several recreational clubs were only engaged in selling alcohol, the Madras High Court has issued directions to ensure that the licenses are issued only after verification and to take appropriate action. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that these clubs were becoming a nuisance for the people living near them. The bench also noted that...
Wife Holding Immovable Properties & Substantial Income Does Not Need Interim Maintenance To Live Comfortably: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently set aside an order of a Family Court asking a husband to pay Rs. 30,000 per month as interim maintenance to his wife till the pendency of a divorce petition filed by him. Justice PB Balaji noted that the object of awarding interim maintenance, under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, was to ensure that the wife had sufficient income to enable her...
Madras High Court Reserves Verdict On Plea Challenging 'A' Certificate For Rajnikanth Starrer 'Coolie' Movie
The Madras High Court on Monday (August 25) reserved its verdict on a plea moved by production company Sun TV Network challenging the 'A' certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification for the movie “Coolie” starring Rajnikanth, Nagarjuna, and Amir Khan, among others. Justice TV Thamilselvi reserved the orders after hearing the arguments of Senior Advocate J...
Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 18 - August 24, 2025
Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 277 To 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 284 NOMINAL INDEX GB Pachaiyappan and Another v. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Another, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 277 Anil Kumar Ojha v. The State and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 278 Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam v. The Commissioner and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 279 Dr. Ranganathan v. Dr. Lakshmanan, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 280 KE...
S.263 Income Tax Act | Commissioner Cannot Revise Assessment Merely Because Detailed Reasoning Was Not Given: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court stated that the Income Tax commissioner cannot revise an assessment merely because detailed reasoning was not given in the order. Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, empowers the Commissioner of Income Tax to revise any order passed under the Income-tax Act, 1961, “the Act” which is erroneous insofar as it is prejudicial to the interest of...