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For the Madras High Court, 2023 was an eventful year

Tamil Nadu news: The year 2023 turned out to be highly eventful for the Madras High Court.

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Letters to The Editor — December 23, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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Madras HC sentences TN Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in DA case

The Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Watch | Beach sand mining row in Tamil Nadu

Beach sand mining remains banned in Tamil Nadu since 2013 and the Madras High Court is seized of a suo motu case since 2015.

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How Karnataka won the legal right over use of abbreviation ‘KSRTC’

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has secured legal ownership of its trademarks, including the abbreviation KSRTC, after a legal dispute with Kerala SRTC.

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Madras High Court stays investigation against former DGP R. Natraj falsely accused of sharing derogatory content on social media

The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the investigation being conducted by the Tiruchi cyber crime police against former Director General of Police (DGP) R. Natraj, 72, for reportedly sharing derogatory content on social media.

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Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to submit complete details regarding the number of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State, the courts in which they are pending and the stage of the proceedings before those courts.

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To make Tamil an official language of Madras HC, start translating legal terms instead of staging protests, judge tells lawyers

If lawyers are really interested in making Tamil an official language of the Madras High Court, they should start translating all English legal terms in simple Tamil instead of resorting to agitations such as sitting on fast unto death, Justice G. Jayachandran said.

The Hindu

Patent exclusions — Madras High Court shows the way

As patent law jurisprudence in India is still at a relatively nascent stage, courts have the opportunity to interpret the scope and ambit of the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970

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Case against T.N.’s Fact Check Unit | Madras High Court adjourns hearing to January 10, 2024

Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against State's FCU to Jan 10, 2024. PIL questions govt's competence to constitute FCU & its effect on free speech. Bombay HC's verdict on similar case awaited before Madras HC takes call.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt postpones Formula 4 race due to cyclone; seeks ₹5K cr relief. Madras HC rejects Sasikala's plea, quashes criminal defamation case against PMK leader Ramadoss.

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Madras High Court dismisses V.K. Sasikala’s claim over AIADMK general secretary post

Madras HC rejects plea by V.K. Sasikala to remain AIADMK interim general sec. Bench concurs with AIADMK & Panneerselvam that her 2017 suit has become redundant/infructuous. Court notes power tussle in major TN political party & various developments since its inception. Suit may be refiled, but current one cannot remain…

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Death of girl during 2019 rain: HC quashes case against MD of private company

The Madras High Court has quashed criminal prosecution initiated against the Managing Director of a private company for the death of a five-year-old girl when a compound wall collapsed on her because of the operation of an earthmover to lay undergone pipelines during heavy rain in Chennai on August 18,…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu govt. obtains permissions for Formula 4 race; SC exempts Home Secy. & DGP from appearing in HC; Chennai battered by torrential rains; CM Stalin visits Ripon Buildings; two electrocuted in T. Nagar.

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PIL in Madras High Court insists on conducting UPSC civil services examinations in all 22 eighth schedule languages

A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Centre and the UPSC to conduct the civil services examinations in all 22 regional languages listed under the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.

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Hello, misogyny, my old friend: This week, Mansoor Ali Khan and Tamil news channels

When famous personalities say horrible things, their supporters, fans or the media usually give them an “out”. They claim their words were taken out of context and issue earnest apologies, promising that what they said is not a reflection of who they really are.

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Fathima Beevi had sworn in a disqualified Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister

Justice Fathima Beevi's tenure as Governor of Tamil Nadu (1997-2001) was mired in controversies, most notably her decision to administer the oath of office and secrecy to Jayalalithaa despite her disqualification. This sparked debate and criticism, and the Supreme Court eventually unseated Jayalalithaa. Beevi's tenure ended abruptly when the Centre…

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Same-sex couples: A judge to the rescue

On the heels of the dismal Supreme Court decision, Judge Anand Venkatesh of the Madras high Court offers hope for LGBTQIA+ couples

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T.N. govt. told to come out with modalities for future route marches

SC directs TN to present HC with proposal for organising rallies/marches in future. RSS had sought permission to conduct march on Nov 19. SC granted liberty to State to finalise route. TN asked SC to intervene & close contempt proceedings in HC. SC directed TN to submit proposal & exempted…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah (101) passed away; CPI(M) formed due to ideological differences. Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced State funeral. Madras HC instructed 48 temples to live stream hundial opening on YouTube. HC appreciated anti-corruption org Arappor Iyakkam for filing police complaints after collecting voluminous materials.

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Madras High Court judge appreciates Arappor Iyakkam for filing corruption complaints with voluminous materials

Justice A. D. Jagadish Chandira of the Madras High Court on November 15 appreciated anti-corruption organisation Arappor Iyakkam led by Jayaram Venkatesan, for having earned the reputation of filing police complaints against public servants only after collecting voluminous materials against them.

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Panneerselvam challenges restrictions in using of AIADMK flag, symbol; Madras High Court to hear his appeal on Nov 15

O. Panneerselvam, AIADMK's expelled leader, has appealed to the Madras High Court against an interim injunction granted to Edappadi K. Palaniswami, AIADMK's general secretary, restraining Panneerselvam from using the party flag, symbol and letterhead. Panneerselvam argued that the injunction was granted without satisfying the existence of a prima facie case…

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On what basis did you arrive at assumption that Sanatana Dharma promotes caste system, HC asks Udhayanidhi

The Madras High Court on Wednesday wanted to know the literature based on which Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin had understood Sanatana Dharma to be the one that promotes the caste system. Justice Anita Sumanth raised the question at the hearing of a writ of quo…

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Panneerselvam camp examining different options after HC bars them from associating with AIADMK

With the Madras High Court restraining AIADMK’s former coordinator O. Panneerselvam from associating himself with the party in any form, his camp is examining different options to face the situation.

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SC refuses to grant relief to Minister Ponmudy in suo motu proceedings by HC judge

SC dismisses petitions of TN Minister, wife challenging suo motu proceedings initiated by Madras HC judge against transfer of their trial and acquittal in a disproportionate assets case. CJ Chandrachud hailed Justice Venkatesh for his judicial action, saying "Thank god for our judicial institution we have judges like Justice Anand…

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