Madras HC refuses to stay temple priests’ appointments
Madras High Court today refused to issue a stay order on the new rules framed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department for the appointment of priests. Continue Reading
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Pondy teacher gets 20 years for sexually assaulting UKG student
The Madras High Court has sentenced a Puducherry-based teacher to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, in a case pertaining to the sexual assault of a four-year-old UKG girl. Continue Reading
Madras HC questions TN govt on reopening of temples
Madras High Court today asked the State government to submit its opinion of allowing devotees in temples on Vijayadasami which falls on Friday. Continue Reading
Keep LB polls in abeyance, Madras HC tells Pondy govt
The Madras High Court has directed the Puducherry government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to keep in abeyance, all further proceedings related to the local body polls, proposed to be held in the Union Territory without reserving wards for Backward Classes (BCs) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Continue Reading
Madras HC comes to the rescue of elusive tiger, hunt widens for T23 on Day-11
The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Tamilnadu forest department not to shoot down the elusive tiger on the prowl near Gudalur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) areas. Continue Reading
Soon, TN to have transgender policy
Tamilnadu government is working on a Transgender Policy, and suitable amendments would be brought in police conduct rules to punish police personnel who harass members of the LGBTQ+ community. Continue Reading
Ban banners: Madras HC tells TN government
Madras High Court has said that banners and hoardings should be completely banned and also asked the government to frame rules to ensure that the erecting of such materials are fully stopped. Continue Reading
Madras HC orders notice to TN govt on Nalini’s plea for release
The Madras High Court has ordered issuance of notice to the Tamilnadu government on a plea filed by S Nalini, one of the seven life convicts in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking direction to the State to release her without wainting for the Governor’s nod. Continue Reading
Petition filed seeking to ban ‘Rudra Thandavam’
A petition was filed by Minorities Party with Madras High Court seeking ban on the movie ‘Rudra Thandavam’ releasing on 1 October. Continue Reading
Civic polls: HC askes SEC to consider AIADMK’s plea
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamilnadu State Election Commission (TNSEC) to respond to a plea made by the principal Opposition AIADMK on the 6 and 9 October rural local body elections in nine new districts. Continue Reading