If Justice Swaminathan Was Affected By External Factors, He Should Have Recused: Third Judge On Split Verdict In Savukku Shankar Detention Case

The Madras High Court on Thursday ruled that the split verdict passed concerning the detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar was without following the principles of natural justice granting fair opportunity. The court thus directed the matter to be heard afresh by the bench dealing with habeas corpus pleas. The order was made by Justice G Jayachandran, the third judge appointed by the Acting...

Govt Servants, Investigating Officers Expected To Discharge Duty And Ensure 'Truth Alone Triumphs': Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently remarked that an investigating officer is expected to conduct the investigation in a fair manner and find out the genuineness of a complaint. Justice B. Pugalendhi remarked that the motto of the Government is Truth alone triumphs and thus, it is the responsibility of every government servant to ensure the same. “The motto of the government in its...

Wife Merely Filing Dowry Demand Complaint Against Husband Not Cruelty Unless Shown That It Is False: Madras High Court

While denying relief to a husband seeking divorce on the grounds of cruelty, the Madras High Court has observed that a wife merely filing a complaint in the police station would not amount to cruelty, unless the husband proves that the complaint was a false dowry demand complaint. Justice R Subramanian and Justice R Sakthivel thus observed that they could not find fault with...

Madras High Court Directs Govt To Consider Representation Seeking Regulation Of Pet Boarding Facilities Across State

The Madras High Court has directed the state government to consider a representation for regulating the Pet Boarding Facilities in the state. The bench of Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq thus disposed of a plea field by Antony Clement Rubin, an animal rights activist. The court directed the State to consider Rubin's representation and pass orders...

Madras High Court Monthly Digest - May 2024

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 181 To 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 227 NOMINAL INDEX H Raja v State, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 181 Safai Karamchari Andolan v Union of India and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 182 Ms. Monisha v The National Testing Agency and another, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 183 State of TN & Ors Vs. C. Arnold, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 184 S. Madhavan vs M/s THG Publishing Pvt....

Madras High Court Seeks ECI's Response On Plea To Educate Voters Against Seeking Votes On Basis Of Religion, Caste And Language

The Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission of India to respond to a plea seeking a system for educating voters against the corrupt practice of seeking votes in the name of religion, caste or language and uphold the Constitution of the country.The bench of Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq directed the ECI to respondent within 12 weeks.The petition...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 27 - June 2, 2024

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 213 To 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 227 NOMINAL INDEX Shalin v The District Registrar and Another, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 213 N Lakshmi v IRDAI and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 214 High Court of Madras v P Dharmaraj and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 215 Uma Kant v The Inspector General, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 216 Balaji @ Panai Balaji v State, 2024 LiveLaw...

“Medicare Is A Huge Business”: Madras High Court Calls For Uniform Liberal Approach While Dealing With Applications For Approval Of Organ Donation

The Madras High Court has called for taking a uniform liberal approach while dealing with applications for transplantation of Human organs. Calling Medicare a huge business, Justice GR Swaminathan noted that while the applications from some hospitals were easily accepted, the applications from some hospitals were rejected. The court added that it was necessary to comply with...

Madras High Court Quashes Govt Order Giving Reservation To Transgender Persons As Most Backward Class Community, Says NALSA Judgment Not Implemented Properly

The Madras High Court has struck down a Government Order issued by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare (BCC) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu including transgender persons under the Most Backward Class community for providing reservation. Justice GK Ilanthraiyan noted that the State had failed to implement the judgment of the Supreme...

Duty Of Public Servant's Wife To Discourage Him From Taking Bribe: Madras High Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction Of Sub-Inspector's Wife

The Madras High Court has refused to set aside the conviction of the wife of a Sub-Inspector of Police accused of accumulating wealth disproportionate to his income. Justice KK Ramakrishnan noted that though the Public Servant was no more, his wife should face consequences under Section 109 read with Sections 13(1)(e) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court added...

[Organ Donation] Humans Known To Save Others In Calamity, Altruism Of Distant Relative Can't Be Doubted Unless Definite Material To Contrary: Madras HC

The Madras High Court has held that while dealing with giving approvals for organ donation, the Authorisation Committee should take the statements made by donors, who are not near relatives of the patients, at its face value without insisting on producing evidence. Justice GR Swaminathan underlined that all religions proclaimed love and charity at highest value and not all human...

"Sine Qua Non For Efficient Discharge Of Functions": Madras High Court Upholds GO Mandating 40% Marks In Tamil Paper For Group-IV Govt Jobs

The Madras High Court recently dismissed pleas challenging the Government Order issued by the Human Resource Management Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu mandating the candidates to secure a minimum qualifying mark of 40% in Tamil Paper in the examination conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Justice GR Swaminathan held that sufficient knowledge in Tamil was...