Advantages Outweigh Procedural Infractions: Madras High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Leasing Of Temple Land For Building College

The Madras High Court has recently dismissed an appeal challenging the leasing out of temple land for building an Arts and Science College. The division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice C Kumarappan noted that even though the requirements of Rule 2 (1) of the Alienation of Immovable Trust Property Rules 1960 have not been entirely complied with, the advantages of the...

HoD's Post Can't Be Claimed As An Absolute Right: Madras HC Upholds State University's Amended Statute For Appointments On Rotational Basis

The Madras High Court recently refused to interfere with an amendment made to Statute 25, Chapter IX, Volume 1, University Calendar 2016 of the Madras University through which the University decided to appoint Head of Departments on a rotational basis based on performance and merit of the professors of concerned departments. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice K...

Not Proper If Anything Left Unregulated: Madras HC On Gaming Companies' Plea Against KYC, Time Restrictions In Real-Money Games

A group of online gaming companies have approached the Madras High Court challenging the regulations brought in by the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority making KYC verification mandatory for playing real money games and also instructing gaming companies to impose a 'blank hour' from 12 am to 5 am restricting the players from playing real money game during this time. The bench of...

Alleged Adulterer Should Be Given Opportunity To Disprove Adultery Claim In Divorce Case: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has recently held that when divorce is sought on the grounds of adultery, the alleged adulterer should be made a co-respondent if the details are known. The court also observed that if the details of the alleged adulterer is not known, the petitioner could be excused from the requirement of impleading the alleged adulterer. “We, therefore, hold that...

Judicial Officer Bound To Obey Circulars/Orders Issued By High Court: Madras HC Upholds Compulsory Retirement Of District Judge

The Madras High Court recently upheld the compulsory retirement of a District Judge noting that the Administrative Committee of the High Court had assessed the materials and concluded that his continued service was not in the public interest. The bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that unless the material relied on by the administrative committee is shown...

Madras High Court Quashes Case Against Dravidar Kazhagam Members For Protesting Against Hindi Imposition In 2022

The Madras High Court has quashed a case against members of the Dravidar Kazhagam for protesting against Hindi imposition in Egmore in 2022.Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan quashed the FIR filed against Vice President Poongundran, General Secretary Anburaj, and Treasurer Kumaresan. They were booked by the Egmore Police for offences under Section 143(Punishment for member of unlawful...

Should Subsequent Bail Pleas Be Listed Before Roster Judge Even If Judge Who Heard Earlier Plea Is Present? Madras HC Refers To Larger Bench

The Madras High Court has referred to a larger bench the issue on whether subsequent bail applications filed by an accused should be listed before the roster bench even if the judge who had dealt with an earlier bail/anticipatory bail petition is available. Justice Sunder Mohan referred the question to the larger bench after noting the Supreme Court's clarification in Shekhar Prasad...

Appeal Can't Be Dismissed Due To Procedural Delay When Assessee Has Complied With Statutory Requirements Including Pre-Deposit: Madras HC

The Madras High Court stated that appeal can't be dismissed due to procedural delay, when assessee has complied statutory requirements including pre-deposit. “The appeal should not be dismissed merely due to a procedural delay, especially when the petitioner has made an effort to comply with the statutory requirements, including the pre-deposit of 10% of the tax...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 17 - February 23, 2025

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Madras High Court Paves Way For Shivaratri Celebration At Isha Foundation, Dismisses Plea Alleging Violation Of Pollution Norms

The Madras High Court, on Monday, dismissed a plea seeking directions to the authorities to desist from issuing permission to conduct Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation in light of violations of pollution norms in previous celebrations. By doing so, the bench also allowed Isha to go ahead with its Mahasivarathri celebrations.The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice K...

Madras HC Orders Reopening Of Temple In Villupuram Sealed Over Caste Conflicts, Asks Govt To Act In Case Of Law & Order Problems

The Madras High Court has ordered reopening of a temple in Villupuram which was sealed in 2023 following caste related conflicts. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department to reopen the Draupadi Amman temple. The court asked the government to take action against any person who attempted to create law and order problems. In March last...

Maha Shivaratri: Madras HC Seeks TNPCB's Report On Allegations That Isha Foundation Flouted Pollution Norms During Celebrations Last Year

The Madras High Court has called for a report from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in a plea seeking directions to the authorities to desist issuing permission to conduct Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation in light of violations of pollution norms in previous celebrations. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice K Rajasekar asked Additional Advocate General...