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TopicMadras High Court

Topic: Madras High Court

‘May rob print & electronic media’s independence’ — Madras HC stays 2 sub-clauses of IT Rules

The order is similar to the one passed by the Bombay High Court, relating to the new IT Rules last month, which held that 'dissent' was vital for democracy.

Madras HC directs Centre to reply in English if representation given in that language

The case pertains to Madurai MP Su Venkatesan receiving a reply in Hindi from the Union home ministry in response to a query he wrote in English.

Madras HC calls for overhaul of ‘caged parrot’ CBI, asks Centre to make it autonomous like CAG

Issuing 12 directions that give CBI independence and bring in changes in terms of manpower & resources, Madras High Court says agency must be brought on par with FBI, Scotland Yard.

‘Every game has element of chance’ — why Madras HC quashed TN law banning online rummy, poker

Calling the recent amendment ridiculous, the Madras HC called out the blanket ban imposed by the legislation on all games with the slightest of stakes or any form of prize.

‘Tamil Nadu temples a testimony of knowledge in arts & science’: HC issues protection guidelines

In 225-page judgment, Madras HC Issues directions on preservation of monuments including setting up tribunal to deal with disputes related to management, recovering rent arrears.

Judge lays down rules for LGBTQ protection after counselling to get ‘woke’ on same-sex couples

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court took up counselling sessions as he heard a case pertaining to a lesbian couple from TN who sought protection from their families.

This is how Madras HC judge, who claimed he wasn’t ‘woke’, plans to ensure LGBTs are protected

Justice Anand Venkatesh issued the order while considering a writ petition filed by two women who sought protection from their families. Read full order here.

EC Rajiv Kumar wanted to file separate affidavit in Madras HC, denied due to ‘lack of precedence’

The split in the EC came over the Madras HC’s censure and ‘murder-charges’ remark. The body was reportedly not unanimous in its approval for the plea on a gag order on media.

EC’s panel counsel in Supreme Court steps down, says values incompatible with poll body

In a letter announcing his resignation, Advocate Mohit D. Ram wrote that while it was an honour to serve the EC, the current functioning of the poll body was not in consonance with his values.

Madras HC remarks on EC not part of judicial order, no question of expunging them: What SC said

The Supreme Court dismissed EC plea that media be restrained from reporting observations of judicial proceedings, saying it will be a retrograde act. Read the full verdict here:

On Camera

The Beckhams’ PR game is on track. Victoria’s 50th birthday was a pop culture moment

The Beckhams have had the sleekest, unassailable PR game in celebrity town. And much of it rests on their carefully curated social media image, especially on Instagram.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.