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TopicMadras High Court

Topic: Madras High Court

Madras HC dismisses fresh petition seeking inquiry into TVK chief Vijay’s poll affidavit disclosures

TVK chief Vijay is contesting this Tamil Nadu election from Perambur. Bench observes that they have already taken a decision on a similar petition.

Why Madras HC set aside death sentence of man convicted of raping minor daughter

Man's death penalty commuted to life term. Daughter was subjected to sexual assault by father under the influence of alcohol, at least 20 times, leading to her pregnancy.

‘Temporal incongruity’ in Udhay Stalin’s 2021 & 2026 poll affidavits, ITRs: What I-T dept told Madras HC

The affidavits of TN Dy CM are being scrutinised after a resident of his constituency, Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, moved court alleging discrepancies. HC has given I-T dept 4 weeks for probe.

Stage set for polls, DMK moves Madras HC seeking money laundering probe against 9 AIADMK leaders

Petitioner also highlights that there is a 'reasonable apprehension' that political considerations have influenced ED’s failure to act against these nine leaders.

Setback for Vijay as Madras HC sets aside single bench order clearing Jana Nayagan. The saga so far

The court said the principles of natural justice were not followed the first time since the censor board was not given enough time to decide and respond.

‘Udhayanidhi’s Sanatana remarks fall within hate speech’: Madras HC quashes FIR against Amit Malviya

Describing Malviya as a follower of Sanatana Dharma, court says that BJP leader merely defended his faith, which would not attract criminal liability under IPC.

Live-in should be seen as love marriage, woman must be given status of a wife, says Madras HC

Court denies anticipatory bail to man, says sex after false promise of marriage a crime under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and attracts 10 years' jail and fine.

Friday blockbuster: Nail-biter that played out in Madras HC over Vijay’s movie ‘Jana Nayagan’

Originally scheduled for Friday, the movie's release was stalled following a complaint alleging that certain portions hurt religious sentiments.

Madras HC Chief Justice’s bench stays order directing CBFC to clear Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ for release

The Madras HC rules that CBFC overstepped its powers by sending Vijay's film to a revising committee even after the producers carried out the changes demanded by the censor board. 

Release of Vijay’s ‘final film’ Jana Nayagan postponed worldwide amid censorship controversy

At heart of controversy are allegations of scenes ‘hurting religious sentiments’ & misrepresenting armed forces, further complicated by procedural wrangles at CBFC.

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Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.