India's Supreme Court has rejected petitions challenging a Madras High Court order for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in transformer purchases in Tamil Nadu. The investigation implicates former minister Balaji.

The DMK party is navigating complex coalition dynamics, with its leader Stalin criticizing the Congress while praising other allies, and facing an electoral challenge in the Madras High Court over a narrow loss. Discussions also revolve around the DMK's role within the INDIA Bloc and potential new alliances.

The Madras High Court has mandated strict action against individuals throwing footwear at participants during the Chithirai festival, labeling such acts as 'calculated indignity'.

The Madras High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into a ₹397 crore fraud concerning Tangedco's transformer procurement, which allegedly occurred during the tenure of former minister V Senthil Balaji.

The Madras High Court has called upon the state to address and correct "historical wrongs" committed against the transgender community, emphasizing that "tragedy is society’s blindness."

The Madras High Court has issued a caution against water pollution in a village in Tamil Nadu, India, drawing a parallel to the mythological punishment of the serpent Kaliya by Lord Krishna.

The Madras High Court has ruled that the right to worship is fundamental, allowing a New Year puja to be held at a temple after a 20-year hiatus. This decision overturns a long-standing restriction on the religious observance.

The Madras High Court has issued notices on a writ petition filed by a voter from Chennai's Chepauk–Triplicane Assembly constituency concerning the assets of Udhayanidhi Stalin.

The Madras High Court has quashed a 22-year-old HUDCO loan case against retirees, noting that while there was zero financial loss, the protracted legal battle had severely impacted three lives.

The Madras High Court has made a critical observation, highlighting that individuals described as 'poster affixers' are being appointed as prosecutors while rape victims continue to suffer.

Nine years after the incident, the Madras High Court has acquitted a husband accused of his wife's murder, ruling that a bad marriage and alcoholism are not sufficient evidence for conviction.

Aditya Dhar’s film 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is facing a new controversy with a ban plea before the Madras High Court, even as its box office success has contributed to a record-breaking $2.18 billion year for the Indian film industry in 2025.

Why is prosopis juliflora considered harmful? When did the court begin to crack the whip? What prevented the implementation of a series of orders?

Additional Solicitor General AR.L. Sundaresan says, the MP was summoned and he appeared for inquiry

The Madras High Court has directed a civil court to hear the intra-party dispute between PMK's Anbumani and Ramadoss after May 10, noting that elections have been notified for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

The HR&CE department informed the Madras High Court that Amrutanjan possessed land belonging to the Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple until 2018 and owes ₹9.74 crore in rental arrears, despite no direct landlord-tenant relationship.

The veteran actress had purchased the property by way of four sale deeds in 1988; however, it is now mired in controversy due to a claim for a share by another family

The Madras High Court was informed that the Tamil Nadu Government has permitted Nadigar Sangam office-bearers to continue in office without elections, granting the artistes association an exemption from Section 15(4) of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975.

The Madras High Court has granted an interim stay until April 10, 2026, on a suit filed by PMK founder S. Ramadoss against his estranged son Anbumani, following a civil revision petition.

The Madras High Court has been urged to take suo motu cognisance of sexual offences against children in Tamil Nadu, with the Chief Justice's Bench asking an advocate to file a PIL petition.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has pushed for a symbolic puja at the hilltop Deepathoon pillar in Thirupparankundram, even as contempt proceedings continue over the alleged failure to…

The MDMK general secretary had filed a writ in Madurai Bench of Madras High Court praying for eradication of the ‘karuvelam trees’

The Madras High Court has vacated a stay order on a Government Order (G.O.) issued for the removal of invasive and exotic species in Kodaikanal.

The Madras High Court has ordered police to pay Rs 6 lakh to a Tamil Nadu businessman in a human rights case, drawing a 'Laxman rekha' for such cases.

Justice K. Rajasekar however denies bail to an advocate, cancels the bail granted by a sessions court to 12 other co-accused and confirms the bail granted to two more of the 30 accused persons

The Madras High Court has criticized a Tamil Nadu minister, calling his remarks regarding Thiruparankundram Deepam a 'mischievous political spin'.

The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea challenging animal slaughter in retail meat shops, upholding existing regulations.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Madras High Court, insisting that the slaughtering of animals should not be permitted at retail meat shops. The case is listed for hearing on March 2, 2026.

The Madras High Court has directed authorities to submit an inquiry report and minutes of tender committee meetings regarding an alleged ₹397 crore transformer procurement scam.

In 2022, the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Sivaganga imposed life sentences on 27 persons belonging to a dominant, intermediate caste in the case

The Madras High Court has upheld the acquittal of suspected aides of Veerappan in the abduction case of Kannada actor Rajkumar, dismissing a State appeal.

Anna University has filed a case against its Chancellor at the Madras High Court, with Justice M. Dhandapani admitting the writ petition and ordering notices.

Justices Anita Sumanth and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar reject the case after the Centre questions his locus standi and says the ban was imposed in the interest of national security

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Madras High Court that it lacks jurisdiction to act on a DMK minister's one-vote loss to TVK, stating that no objections were raised during counting and its role ceased after results were declared.

In a major relief to producer Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, the Madras High Court has dismissed a civil suit filed over a Chennai property that was purchased in the name…

The Madras High Court has dismissed a POCSO case against a teacher, ruling that corrective classroom discipline cannot be criminalized.

The Madras High Court has dismissed petitions filed by advocates challenging misconduct proceedings, stating that courts have immediate powers to protect the institution when proceedings are disrupted.

The Madras High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe alleged money laundering in the procurement of transformers, ordering the State Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to transfer all case records.

The Madras High Court has rejected a plea seeking a 1 lakh rupee reward for providing a tip-off about luxury car smuggling, stating the petitioner was "barking up the wrong tree."

The Madras High Court has issued a notice to TVK's Vijay regarding his asset disclosures. Polling for all 234 state legislative assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu is scheduled for April 23.

Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' suffered a significant leak before its release, prompting the Madras High Court to order a ban on its illegal circulation and leading to arrests by cybercrime investigators.

The Madras High Court has granted a man police protection and a 60-minute window to visit his parents' grave, citing an ongoing family feud.

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to prevent the release of the film 'TN 2026', with the petitioner arguing for consistent application of standards.

The Madras High Court has quashed a liquor license in a region known for Jallikattu, emphasizing that while liquor choice is personal, it should not lead to public nuisance.

The Madras High Court has overturned the acquittal of rice mill owners in a bonded labour case, emphasizing the difficulty of withstanding "tricky questions" during legal proceedings.

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to halt the screening of the film 'Dhurandhar 2' in Tamil Nadu, with the petitioner arguing that its political content violates the ongoing Model Code of Conduct.

The Madras High Court has ruled that a habeas corpus petition cannot be entertained if a wife willingly leaves her husband to be with another man.

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy also directs a host of Internet Service Providers to block pirated versions of the sequel Dhurandhar The Revenge on websites

The Madras High Court has directed the Vilathikulam DSP to take over the probe into the murder of a Thoothukudi schoolgirl and record audio-video statements from her parents, who were asked to cooperate.

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to investigate a complaint regarding the alleged wrong classification of the Mutharaiyar community.

The Madras High Court has directed the State to appoint a man from the Arunthathiyar community to the post of Health Inspector.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested the Madras High Court to move Tamil Nadu Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan’s assets case from Thoothukudi to Madurai. The High Court has ordered notice to the DVAC on the transfer petition.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madras High Court, requesting a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure better coordination among Chennai's civic bodies when digging up roads. The Chief Justice's bench has issued notices to the relevant authorities.

Based on Madurai Bench of Madras High Court’s order, a committee of officials—including District Revenue Officer Selvasurabi and Manamadurai Municipal Commissioner Gopalakrishnan—was formed to inspect and secure the CCTV camera recordings at the police station

Justice N Mala of the Madurai bench of the high court made the remarks while dealing with the case arising from a relationship between two teenagers.

The Madras High Court acquitted a youth in a POCSO case, noting that young boys in consensual relationships often bear the brunt of the law, reigniting debate on the application of the POCSO Act.

The Madras High Court has granted relief to former Chief Minister Panneerselvam, BJP leader H. Raja, and TVK general secretary 'Bussy' Anand in various criminal cases, quashing some and modifying bail conditions for others.

The Madras High Court has directed the income tax settlement commission to reconsider Khazana Jewellery's settlement plea in a case involving 268kg of gold stock, stating the previous rejection lacked proper consideration.

The Madras High Court has directed the issuance of a comprehensive Government Order prescribing clear guidelines for all Government Pleaders and Revenue officials regarding their duties and responsibilities in civil suits filed against the government.

The Madras High Court has set aside an order that sought to extend the Thalikku Thangam scheme to those earning up to ₹12,000 a month, stating the single judge ought not to have expanded the writ petition's scope.

The A-G’s consent had been sought pursuant to two interviews given by the retired judge against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the use of fake No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for establishing fuel outlets, expressing dissatisfaction with the CB-CID's investigation.

The Madras High Court upheld a one-month jail sentence for a revenue officer for disobeying court orders regarding a Rs 20 crore payout, advising officials to seek clarification rather than disobey.

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in Tamil Nadu is facing a contempt notice after the Madras High Court directed it to register a case based on material shared by the Enforcement Directorate in a 'cash-for-jobs' scandal.

A Madras High Court Judge made a statement asserting that those who mock people for treating gurus as Gods are "fools and barbarians."

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh says one hospital cannot treat another hospital as a rival and include non-compete and non-solicit clauses in agreements with doctors

The Madras High Court has requested a response from the Election Commission of India regarding a dispute over a DMK minister's narrow one-vote loss to a TVK candidate.

The Madras High Court lauded a young judge for her steadfastness in handling disruption from lawyers, quoting Margaret Thatcher's advice to 'ask a woman'.

The Madras High Court has dismissed a challenge to the selection of 23 district judges, twelve years after the initial petition, citing vague allegations as the reason for the decision.

The Madras High Court delivered a deeply human decision, clearing the way for Hindu parents to adopt a Muslim child after the biological mother wholeheartedly offered her third female child to the couple.

A man convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, who was arrested at 19 and spent 31 years in jail, has now become a lawyer at the Madras High Court.

The Madras High Court has denied a prisoner's plea seeking permission to vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election scheduled for 2026.

The Madras High Court has flagged a 'Rs 100 crore irregularity' in the affidavit of TVK chief Vijay, issuing notices to Vijay, the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), the Election Commission of India, and returning officers.

The Madras High Court has issued notices to the Income Tax department and the Centre regarding alleged discrepancies in Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin's election affidavit.

The Madras High Court denied Cognizant's appeal, stating that sudden firing and denial of gate access to an employee breached worker dignity and upheld a ruling against illegal termination.

The Madras High Court has issued a list of rules for the upcoming Madurai temple festival, including prohibitions on obscene dances and songs with double meanings.

The Madras High Court has slammed an 'eccentric' plea for an 'indefinite' protest until a 'World War' ends, imposing a Rs 50,000 fine on the petitioner.

The Madras High Court declined approval to erect a statue of freedom fighter Veerapandiya Kattabomman on private land, citing specific legal reasons.

The Madras High Court has issued a comprehensive order for the removal of Prosopis juliflora (karuvelam) trees, which are known to deplete the water table and cause other environmental problems, a directive hailed by MDMK leader Vaiko.

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar of the Madras High Court quashes the criminal case since the complainant was not inclined to prosecute the matter any further

The Madras High Court has overturned an order for the allotment of ecologically sensitive land, with the judge emphasizing the importance of protecting visible nature over abstract worship.

Chennai Super Kings has filed an affidavit in Madras High Court, insisting that Sun TV should not interfere with its efforts to obtain licenses for using 'Jailer' and 'Coolie' songs in its promotional materials.

The Madras High Court allowed a CBSE student to take mathematics as an additional subject, criticizing India's education system's focus on admissions over learning.

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, however, directs Tamil Nadu government to publish on its website the details regarding doctors on bond service and their places of posting

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Bar Council to urgently decide on an advocate's plea to contest an election, as the 2026 poll race begins to intensify.

O. Panneerselvam has sought permission from the Madras High Court to withdraw his election petition filed against Ramanathapuram MP Navas Kani, with Justice C.V. Karthikeyan directing him to include the Election Commission of India as a respondent.

A former Member of Parliament from Puducherry has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Madras High Court, seeking early conduct of local body elections in the Union Territory.

Former Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, instead of outright rejection, the disability element of an applicant for a public job should be judged with assistive…

Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari was sworn in as the 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, with Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi administering the oath of office.

The Madras High Court has invoked the 'public necessity' maxim to order the eviction of hundreds of residents to facilitate the expansion of Madurai airport.

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava’s bench also orders that the postal items must be handed over to legal heirs present in the residence of the deceased until the DGPS takes a call

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) may file a review against a court order to register an FIR in a cash-for-jobs scam involving K.N. Nehru's department, as stated by the Advocate-General to the Madras High Court.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has suggested allowing a five-person team, named by the court, to offer symbolic prayers for 15 minutes at the Deepathoon hilltop pillar in Tamil Nadu.

The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the chairperson of Bahwan CyberTek from implementing a 'settlement agreement' in a $76-million loss case. The injunction was granted following a civil suit filed by the group’s former CEO, Durgaprasad Shanmugam.

Justice Dharmadhikari has been selected as the Madras High Court Chief Justice, recognized for a career shaped by courtroom work, administrative responsibility, and public interest litigation.

Rahul Navin’s visit comes days after the Madras High Court directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to register a case on the complaint sent by the ED to the State police chief about huge corruption in the Department of Municipal Administration and Water Supply

The Madras High Court has quashed proceedings against an AIADMK MP, ruling that political criticism suggesting a ruling party might 'give a wife to everyone' is not misogynistic.

The Madras High Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal against the acquittal of nine aides of forest brigand Veerappan in the 2000 Kannada actor Rajkumar abduction case. A trial court

The Madras High Court has granted a six-month extension for the completion of trials in disproportionate asset cases against Ministers Duraimurugan and M.R.K. Panneerselvam.

The Madras High Court upheld a Rs 5 lakh relief for a woman who was assaulted at a police station, citing the Sub-Inspector's 'tacit admission' of the incident.