Madras High Court Asks CIC To Conduct Fresh Inquiry Into Alleged Non-Disclosure Of Information Regarding Govt Action During COVID Pandemic

The Madras High Court has directed the Chief Information Commissioner to conduct a fresh inquiry into alleged non-disclosure of information pertaining to the actions taken by the Central Government during the COVID pandemic, including the actions taken, treatment given etc. In the order made on 7th December 2023, the copy of which was uploaded today, Justice PD Audikesavalu noted...

Madras High Court Quashes POCSO Case Against 21-Yr-Old Man Who Eloped With Teen Girl, Calls Them "Romeo-Juliet" Who Successfully Married

The Madras High Court recently quashed the criminal proceedings initiated under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against a 21-year-old man who had eloped with a 18 year old girl. Calling it a case of Romeo and Juliet which ended successfully in marriage, Justice G Jayachandran noted that the inherent power of the court under Section 482 of CrPC was meant for cases...

Difficult To Co-Exist Without Integrity & Honesty: Madras High Court Upholds Dismissal Of CISF Personnel For Using Another Person's ATM Card Without Permission

The Madras High Court recently dismissed the removal of a CISF Constable for using another CISF Constable's ATM card without permission and withdrawing money. Justice RN Manjula noted that though there was no previous similar instance, a charge of this nature was so severe and serious, that no soft approach could be taken. The court observed that taking away someone's ATM card...

Madras High Court Criticises Madurai Bar Association's Resolution Criticising Judicial Order Which Made Wearing Helmets Mandatory Across State

The Madras High Court criticized the members of the Madurai Bar Association for passing resolutions condemning a judicial order mandating the wearing of helmets by riders of two-wheelers and for subsequently holding a procession and making allegations against the Judge. Justice MS Ramesh and Justice Sunder Mohan noted that the members had attempted to take the law into their own...

Insurance Companies Wilfully Neglect Reimbursing The Insured, Who Then Have To Pay The Courts To Get Their Rights Enforced: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently remarked that often Insurance companies wilfully refuse reimbursements to the insured, forcing them to pay the court to get their rights enforced. The court added that individuals usually do not have the legal knowledge to understand the ambiguous language used in the policy documents which helps the company's intention to waive their liability. “In...

"State Should Approach All Religions Alike": Madras High Court Calls For Protecting Church Properties U/S 22A Registration Act

The Madras High Court recently noted that it was time to include the Church Properties under Section 22 A of the Registration Act 1908 which protects certain properties like temple and wakf properties from registration. Justice GR Swaminathan noted that while temple properties are protected under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Act and the Wakf properties...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 20 - May 26, 2024

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 205 To 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 212 NOMINAL INDEX Anju v Home Secretary and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 205 The Branch Manager v Mrs Ramzan Begam, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 206 ABC v XYZ, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 207 KK Ramesh v Union of Indians and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 208 G.Theeran Thirumurugan @ Thirumurugan v State of Tamil Nadu, 2024 LiveLaw...

Madras High Court Dismisses Infosys's Plea Challenging ₹6.7 Crore Demand By TANGEDCO

The Madras High Court recently rejected a petition filed by IT major Infosys challenging an order of TANGEDCO demanding around 6.7 crores as Shortfall Amount/Adjustment charges. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan held that there was no infirmity or illegality in the proceedings and that the petition was devoid of any merits. The court noted that the demand made by TANGEDCO was not barred...

Madras High Court Temporarily Restrains Singer Suchitra From Making Comments About Ex-Husband And Actor Karthik

The Madras High Court has restrained singer and RJ Suchitra Ramadurai, popularly known as Suchitra from making any remarks or statements against her ex-husband and Actor Karthik Kumar. Justice PB Balaji granted an interim injunction in a defamation plea filed by Karthjk seeking damages of one crore rupees. Karthik had also sought to remove videos of Suchitra's interviews with...

Madras High Court Delivers Split Verdict In Habeas Case Against Savukku Shankar's Detention, Judge Says He Was Attempted To Be Influenced

The Madras High Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict in the habeas corpus plea filed by the mother of Youtuber and whistle-blower Savukku Shankar. While Justice GR Swaminathan wanted to set aside the detention order passed against Shankar, Justice PB Balaji wanted to give more time for the police to file their counter. While delivering the judgment, Justice Swaminathan...

“Came Marching Like King Rajaraja Chola And Conquered Hearts”: Madras High Court Bids Farewell To Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala

The Madras High Court, on Thursday, bid farewell to its Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala, the 52nd Chief Justice of the High Court. While speaking at the farewell function organized by the court, TN Advocate General PS Raman said that Chief Justice Gangapurwala had marched into the chartered High Court like King Raja Raja Chola, and while the king had conquered distant lands,...

“Do Not Approve Such Conduct”: Madras HC Asks Youtuber Savukku Shankar For Statement On How He Will Conduct Himself In Future

The Madras High Court, on Thursday, asked Youtuber and whistle-blower Savukku Shankar to make a statement on how he will conduct himself in the future as a Youtuber in light of his disparaging comments against the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The vacation bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice PB Balajj were critical of Shankar's statement and said that they did not approve of...