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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicMadras High Court

Topic: Madras High Court

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:

Covid management not our prerogative, Madras HC’s remarks unwarranted, EC tells SC

Senior advocate, appearing for the EC, said that remarks made by Madras HC were unwarranted and such conclusive remarks should not have been made without hearing the poll panel.

Modi vs Mamata 2024 is an interesting idea but its time hasn’t yet come

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

High Courts vital pillars of democracy, don’t want to demoralise them: SC on EC’s plea

The apex court was hearing an EC plea against Madras HC remarks saying EC officials should be charged with murder for failure to adhere to Covid protocols during poll process.

Not woke on same-sex relationships, says Madras HC judge, wants ‘psycho-education’ session

Madras High Court's Justice N. Anand Venkatesh says psycho-education will help him better understand homosexuality, had also ordered petitioners & families to undergo counselling.

Consider lockdown on 1, 2 May during counting of votes, Madras HC tells TN, Puducherry

On these two days, movement of vehicles used in connection with votes counting and emergency services alone shall be allowed, the court said.

EC officials may be booked under murder charges, says Madras HC on election rallies

Criticising the poll body for allowing campaigns and elections amid the Covid crisis, the court warned that it would not hesitate to stop counting of votes on 2 May.

‘Wants to solve it all’ — cricketer & singer HC judge who is breaking ‘preconceived notions’

In a protection plea by a same sex couple, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh said he’s trying to break his ‘own preconceived notions’. But this isn’t the first time he is making headlines.

Madras HC dismisses A Raja’s plea for urgent hearing of petition against EC campaign ban

The EC Thursday banned the DMK MP from campaigning for 48 hours after finding him guilty of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami.

Madras HC issues notice to Centre, Serum Institute & others on plea against Covishield

In his plea, the petitioner alleged serious side effects after being administered the Covishield vaccine last year during trial.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.