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TopicMadras High Court

Topic: Madras High Court

‘Market will decide’ — SC, Madras HC refuse to stay release of ‘The Kerala Story’

Controversial film, to be released Friday, claims to depict alleged conversion & recruitment of women in Kerala by ISIS. SC cites CBFC approval, Kerala HC's refusal to issue stay.

Supreme Court allows RSS to march in Tamil Nadu, dismisses state appeal

In October 2022, RSS sought state government’s permission to hold marches to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti and ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

At least 5 elephants died of electrocution in Tamil Nadu in 20 days. Govt to crack down on ‘illegal fences’

According to govt data, there have been 29 tusker deaths since 2019 in TN alone. Madras HC has summoned chief wildlife warden to explain electrocution deaths of 4 elephants in Dharmapuri.

No proof inheritance custom existed — why Madras HC held tribal women covered under Hindu Succession Act

Justice S.M. Subramaniam observed intention of Parliament was to preserve customs & practices prevalent within tribal communities and not those which came out of ‘backwardness’.

Why SC set aside a judge’s appointment in 1992, but refused to do so in Victoria Gowri’s case

Citing past judgments, the court said while it can look into the eligibility of a candidate, the question on their suitability is excluded from the purview of judicial review. 

‘A judge is judged every day’: SC on why it refused to intervene in Victoria Gowri’s elevation

Gowri took oath as additional judge of Madras HC Tuesday. The HC's lawyers had sought recall of the recommendation alleging she made ‘hate speeches’ against Christians and Muslims.

Madras High Court making khula valid isn’t enough without codifying Muslim personal law

Muslim personal laws are, by nature, discriminatory towards women. While the Muslim Women Act 2019 was one step forward, now there's a need to codify personal laws.

From BJP leader &Hindutva activist to Madras HC judge —  who is L Victoria Gowri 

Gowri was sworn in as Madras HC additional judge Tuesday, in an appointment that has been fraught with controversy over her political views and alleged remarks against minorities.

Lawyer Victoria Gowri sworn in as Madras HC judge, SC quashes plea against her elevation

Some bar members of Madras HC had earlier written to CJI DY Chandrachud to reconsider Gowri's recommendation & alleged that she made hate speeches against Christians and Muslims.

After ‘anti-minority’ remark row, SC to hear plea against lawyer Gowri’s elevation to Madras HC

'Certain material' about advocate came to light only after her name was proposed to govt, says CJI. A section of lawyers claim her appointment will undermine judiciary's independence.

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Blaming Macaulay for India’s failures is just lazy politics we’ve perfected since 1947

Macaulay's intent was quite different from what has been propagated by Indian leaders and public intellectuals, who love to live in their own sectarian mental chambers.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

Airbus & Embraer in the mix, IAF plans revamp of military transport fleet with MTA as new workhorse

Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.