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After Top Court's Stray Dog Order For Delhi, Madras High Court's Big Hint
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday said it would consider directing the Tamil Nadu government to implement in the state the Supreme Court's order on managing street dogs in Delhi.
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Pulling Woman's Hand Not Offence If Criminal Intent Not Proven: High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has acquitted a man convicted in 2018 for allegedly molesting a mentally challenged woman.
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No Caste Discrimination In Water Distribution: Madras High Court's Big Order
In a powerful and far-reaching order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in access to public water resources and directed statewide implementation of equitable practices.
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No Bail, Suspension Of Sentence For 4 Tamil Nadu Cops Convicted In Custodial Death Case
In a significant development, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court rejected petitions for suspension of life sentence and grant of bail filed by four convicted police personnel in the 1999 custodial death of Vincent.
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Madras High Court's Big Order On Party Flagpoles In Public Spaces In Tamil Nadu
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the maintenance of status quo on the removal of political flagpoles from public spaces, in a major relief to political parties, caste and community organisations across Tamil Nadu.
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"False, Misleading": DMK Denies Collecting Aadhaar For Membership Drive
A day after the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court restrained the DMK from collecting Aadhaar details and OTPs during its membership drive, the party has strongly denied the allegations in court, calling them "false and misleading."
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Madras High Court Stays Collection Of Aadhaar Data During DMK's Membership Drive
In a significant interim order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday restrained the ruling party DMK from collecting Aadhaar numbers and OTPs from the public as a part of its ongoing membership drive.
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Madras High Court Confirms Tamil Man's Custodial Death, Sets Deadline
Ajith Kumar - the 28-year-old temple guard from Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga accused of stealing a woman's jewellery - was tortured and killed in police custody, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court said Tuesday based on a sessions court report.
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Madras High Court Orders Closure Of Liquor Shop Near School In Tamil Nadu
In a significant judgment, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday (2 June, 2025) ordered the closure of a state-owned liquor shop (TASMAC) located in Dindigul town.
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Tamil Nadu Lawyer Goes To Court For Protection To Run "Consensual" Brothel
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed a request for protection to run a brothel for "consensual sexual activity", and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the petitioner.
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Monitor Cops Suspected To Be Hand In Glove With Drug Peddlers: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a high-level secret committee to monitor those police officials who are "suspected to be hand in glove with drug offenders".
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"Keep Sanitary Pads At All NEET Exam Centres": Court To Testing Agency
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the National Testing Agency (NTA) to make sanitary pads available near toilets at National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination centers across India.
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Madras High Court Denies Permission For RSS Rallies In 3 Tamil Nadu Districts
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold rallies in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivangai districts of Tamil Nadu on October 22.
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Court Relief For Student Who Raised Slogans Against BJP On Flight In 2018
The Madurai bench of Madras High Court quashed the FIR registered against Lois Sophia, who was arrested for raising slogans against BJP in 2018 on board a flight on which then State BJP president Tamilisai Soundarajan had also travelled.
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No More Acquisition Of Elephants By Individuals, Temples: Madras High Court
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Secretary of the Government, Environment and Forest Department to ensure that there are no more acquisition of elephants by private individuals or religious institutions
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After Top Court's Stray Dog Order For Delhi, Madras High Court's Big Hint
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday said it would consider directing the Tamil Nadu government to implement in the state the Supreme Court's order on managing street dogs in Delhi.
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Pulling Woman's Hand Not Offence If Criminal Intent Not Proven: High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has acquitted a man convicted in 2018 for allegedly molesting a mentally challenged woman.
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No Caste Discrimination In Water Distribution: Madras High Court's Big Order
In a powerful and far-reaching order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in access to public water resources and directed statewide implementation of equitable practices.
-
No Bail, Suspension Of Sentence For 4 Tamil Nadu Cops Convicted In Custodial Death Case
In a significant development, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court rejected petitions for suspension of life sentence and grant of bail filed by four convicted police personnel in the 1999 custodial death of Vincent.
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Madras High Court's Big Order On Party Flagpoles In Public Spaces In Tamil Nadu
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the maintenance of status quo on the removal of political flagpoles from public spaces, in a major relief to political parties, caste and community organisations across Tamil Nadu.
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"False, Misleading": DMK Denies Collecting Aadhaar For Membership Drive
A day after the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court restrained the DMK from collecting Aadhaar details and OTPs during its membership drive, the party has strongly denied the allegations in court, calling them "false and misleading."
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Madras High Court Stays Collection Of Aadhaar Data During DMK's Membership Drive
In a significant interim order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday restrained the ruling party DMK from collecting Aadhaar numbers and OTPs from the public as a part of its ongoing membership drive.
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Madras High Court Confirms Tamil Man's Custodial Death, Sets Deadline
Ajith Kumar - the 28-year-old temple guard from Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga accused of stealing a woman's jewellery - was tortured and killed in police custody, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court said Tuesday based on a sessions court report.
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Madras High Court Orders Closure Of Liquor Shop Near School In Tamil Nadu
In a significant judgment, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday (2 June, 2025) ordered the closure of a state-owned liquor shop (TASMAC) located in Dindigul town.
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Tamil Nadu Lawyer Goes To Court For Protection To Run "Consensual" Brothel
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed a request for protection to run a brothel for "consensual sexual activity", and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the petitioner.
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Monitor Cops Suspected To Be Hand In Glove With Drug Peddlers: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a high-level secret committee to monitor those police officials who are "suspected to be hand in glove with drug offenders".
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"Keep Sanitary Pads At All NEET Exam Centres": Court To Testing Agency
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the National Testing Agency (NTA) to make sanitary pads available near toilets at National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination centers across India.
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Madras High Court Denies Permission For RSS Rallies In 3 Tamil Nadu Districts
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold rallies in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivangai districts of Tamil Nadu on October 22.
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Court Relief For Student Who Raised Slogans Against BJP On Flight In 2018
The Madurai bench of Madras High Court quashed the FIR registered against Lois Sophia, who was arrested for raising slogans against BJP in 2018 on board a flight on which then State BJP president Tamilisai Soundarajan had also travelled.
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No More Acquisition Of Elephants By Individuals, Temples: Madras High Court
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Secretary of the Government, Environment and Forest Department to ensure that there are no more acquisition of elephants by private individuals or religious institutions
