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TopicMadras High Court

Topic: Madras High Court

Cannot monopolise words like ‘magic’, ‘masala’ — Madras HC ends Nestle-ITC noodles feud

In a suit filed against Nestle India for using the phrase 'magical masala' for its Maggi noodles, ITC claims it was lifted from the branding for its Sunfeast Yipee! noodles.

‘They aren’t criminals’: Madras HC gives bail to 31 foreigners who took part in Tablighi event

The high court also said it viewed the petitioners as 31 individuals instead of 'collectively thingifying them as Tablighis’.

HC junks case against Congress MLA for ‘defaming’ Jayalalithaa, says fair criticism needed

Congress MLA S. Vijayadharani had expressed disappointment over opening of Tasmac shops in 2015. A complaint was filed, alleging her speech harmed Jayalalithaa’s reputation.

Madras HC asks TN govt to reconsider converting Jayalalithaa’s residence into memorial

The bench also suggested that 'Veda Nilayam' be converted into the official residence of the CM, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.

HC quashes defamation cases against N Ram, Siddharth Varadarajan, urges media to ‘introspect’

Madras HC order comes on defamation cases filed in 2012. Most of these complaints were over reports against then chief minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa.

SC can’t ‘monitor’ walking migrants, but 12 HCs have issued orders on food and shelter

Over the past two months, at least 12 high courts have issued directions on the migrant crisis, some taking note of the situation suo motu.

Madras HC dismisses Karti Chidambaram’s plea against transfer of tax evasion case

The matter relates to alleged non-disclosure of Rs 6.38 crore incomes by Karti Chidambaram and Rs 1.35 crore by his wife Srinidhi in 2015.

Not possible to evacuate Indians from overseas amid lockdown: Centre to Madras High Court

Responding to a PIL about the status of 350 Indian tourists stranded in Malaysia, the Centre said it would ensure safety of Indian nationals abroad.

Madras High Court issues notice to close TASMAC liquor bars and shops due to coronavirus

The petition filed submitted that illegal shops and bars were being run under unhygienic conditions that could aid spread of the pandemic.

Why manual scavengers in India haven’t got their rights despite laws, judiciary intervention

The absence of a statutory obligation to provide sanitation services by state agencies creates a situation where the rights of manual scavengers hang in the air.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Tejas Mk-1A carries out maiden flight but delivery to IAF delayed. Here’s why

According to contract for 73 Tejas Mk-1A and 10 trainer aircraft, inked on 1 February 2021, the first Tejas was to be delivered within three years of signing the deal — February 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.