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TopicMadras High Court

Topic: Madras High Court

SC backs Sathyan for Madras HC again — sharing article critical of PM ‘won’t impinge on character’

Government sent R. John Sathyan's name back to Collegium last year citing IB report. SC said social media posts won't impinge on his 'suitability, character or integrity'.

POCSO & ‘sin’ of falling in love: Why Madras HC panel says no hasty arrests if there’s ‘romantic’ link

In a letter, the court’s juvenile justice panel says that 60% of registered POCSO cases relate to ‘mutual romantic relationships’. But police say implementation could be challenging. 

‘Bribe giver’ can be prosecuted under PMLA, accused party to ‘proceeds of crime,’ says SC

A three-judge bench of the SC overturned a Madras High Court verdict that quashed PMLA proceedings against a person who allegedly handed over Rs 50 lakh to a government servant.

‘Unrepentant character’ — what HC said while holding YouTuber Savukku Shankar in contempt

HC took into account lakhs of views on Shankar's interviews and noted that he cannot be allowed to 'tar the entire institution with a single brush'.

‘In the process of evolving’ — How a Madras HC judge is making Tamil Nadu LGBTQIA+ friendly

Since hearing a petition filed by a same-sex couple for police protection, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh has been working hard to outlaw conversion therapy, hold sensitisation programmes.

National Medical Commission bans ‘Conversion Therapy’, calls it professional misconduct

Conversion therapy is a practice that queer people are subjected to in order to ‘cure them’. NMC told Madras HC it had issued a notification banning the practice last month.  

Madras HC orders status quo on AIADMK’s July 11 General Council meet amid leadership tussle

O Panneerselvam, the rival AIADMK leader who was 'expelled' from the party at the July 11 GC meet, said the ruling showed nobody can 'usurp' a political party.

Tussle over tribunals continues, after HC rules only judges or lawyers can be judicial members

Madras HC, in 1 April order, directed central govt to re-frame a provision in Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, keeping 2010 SC judgment in mind.

Want bail, pledge allegiance to Constitution: How Maoist who absconded got relief from Madras HC

Madras HC directs Sathya Mary to submit an affidavit swearing she does not believe in violence as an ideology & would do nothing to subvert the Constitution.

‘Nothing improbable’ about conversion, says Madras HC, orders CBI probe into girl’s suicide

The court pulled up police for dismissing claims that forced conversion attempts by missionary school had led to Class 12 girl’s suicide, saying allegations needed further investigation.

On Camera

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.

Munir’s ascension Pakistan military supreme commander delayed—a formality caught in ‘finer details’

The Pakistan Field Marshal was set to be appointed for the CDF-cum-COAS role starting Friday, giving him complete control over military and defence forces.

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.