Children Becoming Couch Potatoes Due To Online Games, Active Body Leads To Active Mind: Madras HC On Need For Physical Education In Schools

While hearing a plea in connection with the appointment of physical education teachers, the Madras High Court recently remarked that children today were becoming couch potatoes and playing online games, which were affecting not just their physical health but also their mental health. Justice PT Asha highlighted that an active body was important for an active mind and stressed...

Jamath Denying NOC For 'Nikha' To Eligible Muslim Woman Violates Right To Life Under Article 21: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has observed that the jurisdictional Jamath is obliged to issue a No-Objection Certificate to an applicant for conducting Nikha, if the applicant is not otherwise disqualified. Justice GR Swaminathan held that the non-issuance of an NOC to an eligible applicant would violate the applicant's fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court...

Mere Recommendation By State To Include Community In Scheduled Tribe List Cannot Be Basis To Seek Caste Certificate: Madras HC

The Madras High Court recently questioned the Erode District Collector on how scheduled caste certificates were issued to persons belonging to the Malayali community and residing in Erode District of Tamil Nadu. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that any inclusion or exclusion in the Scheduled Tribe list of a State can be done only...

Madras High Court Refuses To Vacate Order Appointing One-Man Commission To Probe Allegations Of Police Violence Against Detained Lawyers

The Madras High Court has rejected a plea filed by the commissioner of police for vacating an interim order of the court constituting a one-man commission headed by retired high court judge Justice V Parthiban to probe into allegations of police violence during the detention of lawyers and law students who took part in the protest organised by the sanitation workers of Greater Chennai...

Madras High Court Directs Medical College Not To Insist On Consent Of Estranged Father For Minor's Organ Transplant

The Madras High Court has directed the authorities of Stanley Medical College to give appropriate treatment for renal transplantation to a minor boy without insisting on the consent of his father, who had abandoned the family. Justice M Dhandapani took note of the submissions of the hospital's counsel, who informed the court that it would conduct a meeting and take an appropriate...

Madras High Court Asks IT Dept Not To Pass Orders Regarding Centralisation Of Accounts Of DMK & DMK Charitable Trust

The Madras High Court, on Thursday, asked the Income Tax Department not to pass any further orders regarding the centralisation of accounts of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Party, and the DMK Charitable Trust, till an appeal in connection with the case was disposed of by the High Court. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan was hearing an...

Motor Accident Claims Filing Scam: Madras High Court Orders Registration Of 467 FIRs, Asks SIT To Probe

The Madras High Court has ordered registration of 467 FIRs based on complaints given to police stations in connection with a large-scale scam involving the filing of vexatious motor accident claim petitions before the courts in the State. Justice Anand Venkatesh directed that the FIRs be transferred to the SIT that was set up by the court in 2021 and the process be completed within...

Madras High Court Declines Plea Seeking FIR Against Woman For Alleged Blackmail, Calls It 'Calculated Attempt' To Defame Her

The Madras High Court recently dismissed a plea filed by a man against the order of the Judicial Magistrate, Kovilpatti, refusing to register a complaint against a woman, who had allegedly blackmailed the man and fraudulently taken money from him. Finding no merit in the plea, Justice Shamim Ahmed said that the plea was only a calculated attempt to defame a woman. The court added...

Frame Rules For Public Meetings By Political Parties: Madras High Court Suggests To State In TVK's Plea For Permission To Hold Events

The Madras High Court has suggested the Tamil Nadu police to frame rules that could be followed while granting permissions for political parties to conduct their public meetings. Wondering how compensation could be collected in case of damage to public property during these meetings, Justice N Satish Kumar also suggested that a condition could be imposed asking the parties to deposit a fixed...

'Equality In Worship Non-Negotiable': Madras High Court Slams Police, Collector For Failing To Prevent Caste Discrimination In Temple Entry

The Madras High Court has come down heavily on the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police in Karur District of Tamil Nadu for failing to prevent caste discrimination in two temples there.Justice B. Pugalendhi emphasised that equality for all in temple worship is non-negotiable and that the officers in charge are expected to ensure that the temple is remained open for...

Madhampatty Rangaraj's Catering Company Moves Madras High Court Against Alleged Defamatory Posts By Celebrity Stylist Joy Crizilda

Madhampatty Pakashala, a company involved in catering services has approached the Madras High Court against celebrity stylist Joy Crizilda, alleging that the latter has been making social media posts disparaging the goodwill and reputation of the company. Justice N Senthilkumar has adjourned the case to September 24 after noting that the CEO of the company has also filed a suit...

Railway Authorities Can't Deboard Passenger Holding Valid Ticket Merely Because He Is Going For Protest: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that the railway authorities cannot de-board a passenger holding a valid ticket merely because his travel was for conducting a protest. Justice B. Pugalendhi noted that, as per the Railways Act 1989, a person could be de-boarded only in limited circumstances like travelling without a ticket, having an infectious disease, or travelling in...