Madras High Court

The petitioner contended that the action of the district administration and the police officials was discriminatory and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.

On the direction of the High Court, the petitioner had filed an affidavit in which he admitted that the social media post was a mistake.

The Madras High Court observed that the order of the state government was illegal on the face of it.

The Madras High Court has stayed contempt proceedings against Madurai officials regarding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam. A division bench paused the legal action, noting the dispute could have been avoided if temple management had initially followed court orders to light the lamp.

Speaking at the Guru Vandana Utsava in Hosur, the judge explained the philosophical basis of seeing Gurus as living embodiments of the divine and said he would draw spiritual strength during his remaining years of service.

"Article 14 of the Constitution enshrines the principle of equality," stated Madras HC, adding "caste exists only in people's minds."

Justice Kumar’s decision to rescue himself came after the Registry received a communication from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice enclosing a representation from the All-India Lawyers’ Association for Justice. The representation stated that even after receipt of Rs 50 lakhs, no order had been passed to date.

The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal from a couple convicted of murdering their mentally disabled daughter by poisoning. The court ruled that parents have an absolute duty to care for their children, regardless of disabilities, and personal hardship never justifies taking a life.

Imam Hussain also stated that he is a regular worshipper at the Hazarath Sultan Sikkandar Badhusha Avuliya Dargah and the adjoining prayer space at Nellithoppu.

The case relates to a search and seizure operation conducted by the Income Tax authorities at Vijay's premises on 30th September, 2015.