Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu police say state govt not anti-Hindu, but court docs reveal how only 4 out of 288 permissions were given for 22nd Jan events before courts got involved

On the 29th of January 2023, the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police filed a counter affidavit in the Madras High Court, responding to a petition which claimed that the…

No police permission required for telecasting in private places: Madras HC rules amid removal of LED screens in Tamil Nadu meant for live screening of Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha

As per a news report published by Tamil daily Dinamalar on Sunday (21st January), the DMK-led-Tamil Nadu government had reportedly given ‘unofficial verbal directive’ to temples against conducting special prayers and…

Downloading or watching child porn not a crime under POCSO and IT Act, Gen Z kids grappling with porn addiction, need education not punishment: Madras HC

The Madras HC ruled that POCSO Act and IT Act do not make it unlawful to download and consume child pornography.

‘Islamic law allows multiple wives, but all wives must be treated equally’: Madras High Court cites Sharia to annul Muslim marriage

“He has not treated the first wife and the second wife equally as required under the provisions of Islamic Law. Under Islamic Law, the husband is entitled for Polygamous marriage,…

Christian institution found occupying 11 acres of Temple land in Tirunelveli, Madras HC orders eviction

As per the court records, petitioner Amali Convent originally possessed 44 acres of temple land that it took on lease. There was a dispute between the petitioner and the temple…

‘Planning to kill Hindu leaders from BJP, RSS cannot be called a terrorist act’: Madras HC grants bail to UAPA accused Asif Mustahin

The Madras High Court said, "The evidence discloses that the conspiracy was to attack certain religious leaders. The authorities have not spelt out how that would amount to a terrorist…

Madras HC slams Tamil Nadu govt for denying permission for RSS route march because of mosques and churches on the route: Read what the court said

Madras High Court instructs the Tamil Nadu govt to grant permission to RSS to carry out route marches in the state

Vachathi Case: Madras HC dismisses appeals of 215 government officials, uphelds convictions in 1992 assault and rape case of 18 women

The Madras High Court dismissed appeals filed by 215 convicts in the 1992 case of rape and brutality of 18 women

Madras HC expresses shock over govt land grab case involving DMK MP TRVS Ramesh and filmmaker Thangar Bachchan, orders probe

Madras HC ordered inquiry into land grab scandal involving DMK MP T. R. V. S. Ramesh and filmmaker Thangar Bachchan