Madras High Court
Ponmudi's Speech Reveals Deliberate Intention To Wound Hindus' Religious Beliefs: Madras High Court While Refusing To Quash Hate Speech Case
The Madras High Court, on Thursday (July 2), dismissed a plea filed by former DMK Minister K Ponmudi challenging an order of the Metropolitan Magistrate, Georgetown, taking cognisance of a hate speech complaint filed against him by BJP Councillor Uma Anandan. Refusing to quash the hate speech case, Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan observed that Ponmudi's speech revealed a deliberate intention to wound the sentiments of Hindus by using demeaning words and gestures depicting the practices of...
Madras High Court Keeps In Abeyance Order Staying Suspension Of DVAC Inspector Accused Of Seeking Bribe
The Madras High Court has kept in abeyance a single judge's order staying the suspension of an Inspector of Police (DVAC). The single judge had stayed the suspension order, noting that the order passed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department was prima facie motivated.The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan kept in abeyance the stay order after being informed that the single judge had passed the order solely on the basis of submissions made by...
TVK Lawyer Moves Madras High Court Alleging Bribery In Appointment Of Govt Advocates; Says Posts Sold For ₹5-30 Lakh Each
A lawyer and Joint Secretary of the District Advocates Wing (Villupuram District) of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has approached the Madras High Court alleging corruption in the appointment of Government Advocates in the State. Gnanasoundari has filed a plea alleging that the District Secretary of the party in Villupuram District received around Rs 5 lakh to Rs 30 Lakh for each post and made the appointments illegally. She submitted that on June 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm, she...
Questioning Paternity Of Child, Asking Wife To Undergo DNA Test Is Mental Cruelty: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce
While affirming an order of dissolution of marriage, the Madras High Court recently held that a husband questioning the paternity of child born in marriage and asking the wife to undergo a DNA examination would be mental cruelty on the wife. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 291] “We hold that the respondent had committed continuous act of cruelty, particularly in challenging the paternity of...
Madras High Court Dismisses Former Minister Ponmudi's Plea Against Magistrate Taking Cognisance Of Hate Speech Complaint
The Madras High Court, on Thursday (July 2nd), dismissed a plea filed by former DMK Minister K Ponmudi challenging an order of the Metropolitan Magistrate, Georgetown, taking cognisance of a hate speech complaint filed against him by BJP Councillor Uma Anandan. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 290]Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan dismissed the plea, effectively refusing to interfere with the private complaint filed by Anandan. The court had reserved orders on the plea on June 25th.A detailed...
"PIL Not To Vindicate Personal Animosity”: Madras High Court Dismisses Savukku Shankar's Plea For CBI Probe Against TN Vigilance Chief
The Madras High Court has dismissed the plea filed by YouTuber journalist Shankar @ Savukku Shankar seeking a CBI probe against the current head of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Arun IPS, in light of the recent remarks against him by the High Court. The court had reserved orders in the plea earlier today. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 289] The bench of Chief Justice...
BREAKING | Madras High Court Sets Aside Recruitment Of 17 Personal Assistants To Judges, Says Those With Even 'Zero Marks' Appointed
The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (July 1), set aside the appointment of 17 Personal Assistants to its Judges, after noting that the entire selection process was arbitrary and without consideration of merit. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 288] The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice N Senthilkumar noted that the service Rules were relaxed to accommodate in-service candidates who did...
Hinduism Is An Inclusive Faith: Madras High Court Asks Authorities To Permit Temple Entry To American Woman Who Embraced Hinduism
The Madras High Court recently directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department and the authorities of the Sri Arulmighu Abishta Varatharajaperumal Temple in Thanjavur District to permit temple entry to an American woman who had converted to Hinduism. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 287] Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy observed that the conduct of the woman clearly established...
Madras High Court Questions Maintainability Of Savukku Shankar's PIL For CBI Probe Against DVAC Head Arun IPS, Reserves Order
The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (July 1), reserved orders on a plea filed by YouTuber Journalist Shankar @ Savukku Shankar seeking a CBI probe against the current head of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Arun IPS, in light of the recent remarks against him by the High Court. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan said that...
PIL In Madras High Court To Keep Schools, Colleges Free Of Political Activities; Flags Students' Involvement In CM Vijay's Birthday Celebrations
V Kavi Ganesan, an advocate and Councillor for Greater Chennai Corporation (Division 12, Zone I), has moved the Madras High Court to ensure that no educational institutions' premises are used for political, ideological, communal, personality glorification, divisive or any other activities unrelated to the educational objectives of the institution in the State of Tamil Nadu. The...
'Sparing His Life Would Be Misplaced Mercy': Madras High Court Confirms Death Penalty Of Man For Sexual Assault On Three Minor Girls
The Madras High Court has confirmed the death sentence imposed on a man for sexually assaulting three minor girls aged 6, 7, and 8 years. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 286] Confirming the death sentence imposed by the Tirunelveli POCSO Court, the bench of Justice Anand Venkatesh and Justice KK Ramakrishnan observed that the crime committed by the man was so heinous and devoid of human...