Madras High Court
Mere Use Of Words “Waqf” And “Mosque” Doesn't Establish Public Waqf Sans Declaration: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently observed that unless there was a dedication or declaration of property for public charitable purpose, mere usage of the words “Waqf” or “Mosque” in a settlement deed would not mean that a property has been declared as public waqf. Justice PB Balaji observed, “At the risk of repetition, mere use of the words ' Waqf ' and 'Mosque' will not...
Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 23 to March 29, 2026
Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 126 To 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 134 NOMINAL INDEX Anant Mandgi v. Union of India and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 126 MM Ramesh v. MS Manikavasagam and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 127 M/s. Photon Factory and Another v. M/s. RS Infotainment (P) Ltd, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 128 A Kamala v. Inspector of Police and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 129 S. Selvaganesh...
Manamadurai Custodial Death: Madras HC Expresses Anguish Over Deceased Body Being Used As Means Of Protest, Cites Right To Decent Burial
The Madras High Court recently expressed anguish over the body of 26-year-old Akash, who died due to alleged custodial violence in Manamadurai, being used as a "means of protest". The bench of Justice N Sathish Kumar and Justice M Jothiraman said that providing a decent burial is also a facet of the fundamental right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The...
Madras High Court Stays Trial Against Ex-Minister K Ponmudi In Hate Speech Case, Dispenses With Appearance Before Magistrate
The Madras High Court, on Thursday (26 March), temporarily stayed all further proceedings in a case registered against former Tamil Nadu Minister K Ponmudi for his comments against Saivism, Vaishnavism and women. Justice AD Jagadish Chandira allowed a plea filed by the former minister seeking a stay of the proceedings till the disposal of a plea filed by him challenging the...
DMK MP Moves Madras High Court Seeking ED Action Against BJP's Nainar Nagendran In 'Cash For Vote' Case
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP R Girirajan has moved the Madras High Court, calling for action by Enforcement Directorate against BJP's State President Nainar Nagendran in connection with a 'cash for vote' case. Action has also been sought against Kesava Vinayagam, former State General Secretary for Tamil Nadu BJP. It may be noted that on April 7, an amount of Rs....
Madras High Court Imposes ₹50K Costs On 'Unusual' Plea Seeking Daily Protest At A Busy Public Junction Till 'World War' Ends
The Madras High Court recently dismissed a man's plea seeking permission to conduct daily protests till the end of World War. Justice Victoria Gowri also imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the man for filing frivolous petitions for his eccentric needs. The court noted that constitutional rights were meant to enlarge participation and could not be used to assert a right in total...
Plea In Madras High Court Seeks Rescheduling Of IPL Matches In Chennai Due To Assembly Polls
A man has approached the Madras High Court seeking to reschedule the dates for IPL matches that are proposed to be held in the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai considering the upcoming assembly elections in the State. In the alternative, the petitioner T Prabhakaran has sought court direction to ensure that the Model Code of Conduct is strictly complied with during the match and no...
Former Minister Ponmudi Moves Madras High Court Against Magistrate Taking Cognisance Of Hate Speech Complaint
Former Tamil Nadu Minister K Ponmudi has approached the Madras High Court, challenging an order of the Metropolitan Magistrate, Georgetown, through which the Magistrate took cognisance of a complaint filed by a BJP Councillor, Uma Anandan, against a speech made by Ponmudi against Vaishnavism, Saivism, and women.It may be noted that on April 17th, 2025, the High Court had asked the...
Anna Nagar Sexual Assault Case: Madras High Court Directs POCSO Court To Hold Day-To-Day Trial, Orders Protection For Victim & Family
The Madras High Court, on Tuesday (24 March), directed the Special Court for trial of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to conduct a day-to-day trial in connection with the sexual assault of a 10-year-old in Chennai's Anna Nagar area. The bench of Justice P Velmurugan and Justice M Jothiraman directed the court to expedite the trial and dispose of it...
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Three Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended making Justice R Poornima, Justice M Jothiraman, and Justice AD Maria Clete as permanent judges of the Madras High Court.In a statement issued on March 24th, 2026, the collegium said,The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 24th March, 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in...
Adopted Son's Conduct Forces Mother To Flee To Care Home; Madras High Court Orders FIR, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs On False Habeas Plea
The Madras High Court recently directed the Dindigul Taluk Police Station to register an FIR against a man, for allegedly forging the signature of his adopted mother in an attempt to loot her properties. The bench of Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan and Justice R Poornima also dismissed a habeas corpus plea filed by the man against alleged illegal detention of the mother by a care home,...
Madras High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Plea Over Savukku Shankar's Solitary Confinement, Declines To Direct His Surrender
The Madras High Court on Tuesday (March 24) dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Kamala, the mother of YouTuber Journalist Savukku Shankar, challenging his solitary confinement in prison during his incarceration in December 2025 in connection with an alleged extortion case. Significant to note that Shankar is currently out on interim bail in the matter.The court also disposed of a...