Madras High Court
“Don’t Make Politics Out Of Vinayaka Chaturthi”: Madras High Court Refuses Permission For Political Party's Procession
The Madras High Court on Wednesday strongly criticised a political party’s plea seeking protection and permission to celebrate Vinayaka Chathurthi by installing Vinayagar idol and carrying out processions. Justice Anand Venkatesh criticized the political parties seeking police permission to carry out such processions without actually doing anything for the public. The court added...
Madras High Court Vacates Injunction Against Release Of Mark Antony Movie, Asks Actor Vishal To Produce Details Of Assets
The Madras High Court on Tuesday vacated an injunction order that the court had earlier issued against the release of the "Mark Antony" movie starring Vishal Krishna, which is slated to release on September 15.Justice PT Asha, who had made the order in a loan default suit concerning the actor, noted that the producer of "Mark Antony" was not a party to the suit and that he had already...
Merely Writing Negative Google Review About Services Received Doesn't Constitute Defamation Of Service Provider: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has observed that expressing adverse views on platforms like Google Review for the services received by a person would not amount to defamation of the service provider, as it is covered under the freedom of speech and expression in Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. “The Court below has rightly observed that the right to free speech expressed under...
Five Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Made Permanent
The Central Government has issued a notification appointing the following 5 additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges:1. Justice A A Nakkiran, 2 Justice Nidumolu Mala,3. Justice S Sounthar,4. Justice Sunder Mohan, and5. Justice Kabali Kumaresh Babu.In its resolution dated 31st August, the Collegium recommended the names of the above five judges which was concurred by...
Senior Citizen Can Reclaim Property If Neglected By Child, 'Love And Affection' Implied Consideration For Transfer: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has observed that the phrase “subject to condition” employed in Section 23(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 has to be understood holistically to mean an implied condition to maintain the senior citizen. According to Section 23(1) of the Act, Where any senior citizen who, after the commencement of this Act, has...
Madras High Court Restrains Release Of Vishal-Starrer “Mark Antony” For Deflecting Judicial Orders
The Madras High Court on Friday restrained the release of actor Vishal-starrer “Mark Antony” which is slated to release on September 15th. Vishal was previously directed by a division bench of the court to deposit a sum of Rs 15 crore to the credit of a suit filed by entertainment company Lyca Productions. The court had also restrained Vishal from releasing any movie in Theatres or...
[Motor Accident] FIR To Be Treated As Claim Petition, Limitation Not Applicable If Report Filed Within 6 Months: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently observed that under the Motor Vehicle Act, the limitation period will not be applicable to claims made when the police have already filed a report under Section 159 of Motor Vehicle Act.The provision stipulates that during investigation police officer shall prepare an accident information report to facilitate the settlement of claim and submit the same to...
“Have Opened A Can Of Worms”: Madras HC Judge On Two More Suo Motu Revision Against Ministers Discharge, Calls It An Institutional Problem
After having decided to review every decision passed by the Special MP/MLA Courts in matters concerning politicians, the Madras High Court has once again taken suo motu cognizance of orders discharging Ministers in corruption cases. This time, Justice Anand Venkatesh has taken cognisance of the order acquitting former Backward Class and Minority Welfare Minister B Valarmathi and...
Using Political Power To Grab Land From Common Man Is Daylight Robbery: Madras High Court
“Using political power and influence to grab land from a powerless common man is nothing short of day-light robbery" the Madras High Court recently observed.Justice SM Subramaniam added that large-scale exploitation of political power especially in land-grabbing matters would pave the way for unhealthy democracy and that this political power must be used for socially beneficial issues...
Cannot Compel Everybody To Follow Same Ideology, Person Entitled To His Opinions In A Democratic Set Up: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently remarked that every person in a democratic person is entitled to his reservations and opinions about a particular ideology and no one can be compelled to follow the same ideology. The court also added that only dialogue could ensure scope for evolution in the Society. “In a democratic set up, it is always possible that their will be divergent...
TN Minister & DVAC Seek Recusal Of Madras HC Judge From Suo Motu Revision Against Acquittal Order
Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi and the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Thursday requested Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court to recuse himself from hearing the suo moto revision against District court order acquitting the Higher Education Minister in a disproportionate assets case. Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra appearing for DVAC said...
Married Daughter Can't Challenge Denial Of Compassionate Appointment In Absence Of Dependency, Financial Hardship Of Bereaved Family: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has made it clear that even though married daughters are equally eligible to be considered for compassionate employment, their appointment has to be considered on touchstone of criteria like dependency, financial status of the bereaved family, etc. Justice D Krishnakumar and Justice PB Balaji observed as under, “Undoubtedly, the principle of gender equality...