Madras High Court
Madras High Court Rejects PMK Founder Ramadoss' Plea Against Interim Order Refusing To Freeze “Mango” Symbol For Upcoming Elections
The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea by Pattali Makkal Katchi founder Dr S Ramadoss challenging an interim order of the Chennai City Civil Court refusing to direct the Election Commission of India to freeze the “Mango” symbol for the upcoming elections in the State. Justice TV Thamilselvi, on Friday (10th April), dismissed a civil revision petition filed by Ramadoss. Ramodass had first approached the High Court seeking Mango symbol. But the plea was dismissed and he was relegated...
2026 TN Elections: Madras High Court Rejects Plea For SMS-Based Vote Confirmation, Says Can't Interfere After Poll Process Has Begun
The Madras High Court, on Friday (10 April), dismissed a public interest litigation seeking SMS confirmation while casting votes for the upcoming assembly elections in the state of Tamil Nadu. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that the election process had already begun and at this point, the court could not issue any such directions to the Election Commission of India. The court remarked that the suggestion could be considered in the next...
Madras High Court Dismisses Plea To Prevent Screening Of "Dhurandhar 2" Movie In TN Till End Of Assembly Elections
The Madras High Court, on Friday (10th April), dismissed writ petitions filed against screening of Ranveer Singh starrer "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" movie in Tamil Nadu till the end of assembly elevtions in the State.The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that there was no law that prevent screening of a movie while the Model Code of Conduct was in place. The bench also noted that the petitioners had not challenged the certificate issued by the Central Board...
Thiruparankundram Deepam Row: Madras High Court Dismisses Plea By Hindu Dharma Parishad Seeking Permission To Light Lamp
The Madras High Court on Thursday (9 April) dismissed a petition filed by the Hindu Dharma Parishad seeking to light lamp atop the Thiruparankundram Hills.The bench of Justice N Sathish Kumar and Justice M Jothiraman criticised filing such pleas for political gains and dismissed the plea.“You're using this for your political gain? Doesn't the court have any other work to do? Is there no issue other than Thiruparankundram?” the bench orally remarked.For context, on December 1, 2025, a single...
Star Health Data Breach | Madras High Court Dismisses Plea By Cyber Security Expert Seeking Probe Into Security Lapses
The Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by cybersecurity specialist Himanshu Pathak against a single judge's order dismissing his plea seeking directions to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, IRDAI, and SEBI to inquire into alleged data security lapses in Star...
Lawyer Can't Be Prosecuted For Defamation For Statements Made On Instructions Of Client: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently held that a lawyer cannot be prosecuted for the offence of defamation, merely for statements made by him upon a client's instructions. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan held that a lawyer only speaks on behalf of his client and has no opportunity to verify the truthfulness of the facts narrated by the client. The court added that any responsibility for such...
Defamation Decree Touches Upon Reputation, Legal Heirs Of Deceased Defendant Can Pursue Appeal: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently observed that a decree of defamation touches upon the character and reputation of a person against whom it is passed, and such stigma would continue even after the person's death. The court added that the legal representatives, in such a situation, would want to remove the stigma and could continue the proceedings.Justice AD Maria Clete observed as...
Katchanatham Caste Killings: Madras High Court Upholds Life Sentence Of 26 Accused, Acquits One
The Madras High Court has confirmed the conviction and sentence imposed on 26 men involved in the caste killings that happened in Katchnatham Village in Sivagangai District. The bench of Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan and Justice R Poornima acquitted one person, noting that his presence at the crime scene was highly improbable. The case relates to the violence that took place...
No Instance Of Misuse Shown: Madras High Court Rejects Plea Against Allotment Of Party Symbols To Other Parties' Candidates In Poll Alliances
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking direction to the Election Commission of India to frame appropriate guidelines and regulatory measures to prevent misuse of reserved election symbols. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan dismissed the plea filed by ML Ravi, President of Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi (DMSK) party, seeking to prevent...
Madras High Court Dismisses Plea To Extend Nomination Period For TN Assembly Elections 2026
The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Election Commision of India to extend the nomination filing period for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. It may be noted that the nomination period for the TN Assembly elections was fixed from March 30, 2026, to April 6, 2026.The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan dismissed...
'Enjoy The Match, Approach ECI In Case Of Violation': Madras High Court Refuses To Halt IPL During TN Assembly Polls
The Madras High Court, on Tuesday (7th April), dismissed as withdrawn a plea seeking to reschedule the dates for IPL matches that are proposed to be held in the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, considering the upcoming assembly elections in the State. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that one match had already taken place post the filing of the...
Madras High Court Orders Inquiry Into Woman's Claim That Her Family Is Being Ostracised On Directions Of Kangaroo Court
The Madras High Court has directed the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, to inquire into claims of a woman that her family is being ostracised by the village upon directions of the Katta Panchayat (Kangaroo court). Justice Krishnan Ramasamy directed the authorities to conduct an inquiry and ensure that no injustice is caused to the woman and her family,...