India - High Court of Madras

President Appoints 3 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Madras High Court under Article 217(1)

Three Trailblazers Secure Permanent Seats onMadras High CourtBenchIn a significant boost to theMadras High Court's judicial strength, the President of India has confirmed three eminentadditional judgesaspermanent judges. The notification, issued onApril 10, 2026, by theMinistry of Law & Justi...

16 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Court Can't Grant Ultra Petita Money Decree Without Pleadings: Madras HC

Madras High Court Curbs Use of Inherent Powers for Unpleaded Money Decrees in Property Fraud Case Introduction In a significant ruling that underscores the boundaries of judicial discretion in civil proceedings, the Madras High Court has held that courts cannot invoke inherent powers under Se...

19 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Asserts Constitutional Primacy, Scrutinizes State Action in Landmark Rulings

Madras High Court Asserts Constitutional Primacy, Scrutinizes State Action in Landmark Rulings CHENNAI– In a period marked by vigorous judicial oversight, the Madras High Court has delivered a series of impactful judgments that reinforce constitutional principles, place state and police actio...

14 Oct 2025

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Legal Fraternity Hails K Parasaran as 'Living Embodiment of Dharma' in 75th Year at Bar

Legal Fraternity Hails K Parasaran as 'Living Embodiment of Dharma' in 75th Year at Bar CHENNAI– In a remarkable celebration of a career that has spanned the life of the Indian Republic itself, former Attorney General and Senior Advocate K Parasaran was lauded by a pantheon of Supreme Court j...

14 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

High Courts Tackle Digital Fraud, Personality Rights, and Cruelty in a Week of Diverse Rulings

High Courts Tackle Digital Fraud, Personality Rights, and Cruelty in a Week of Diverse Rulings  New Delhi– India's higher judiciary delivered a series of significant rulings this past week, offering crucial insights into evolving legal landscapes, from the intricacies of digital fraud and int...

13 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court: Baseless Infidelity Allegations Constitute Extreme Cruelty

Delhi High Court Affirms Baseless Infidelity Allegations as Extreme Cruelty, Upholds Divorce Decree  NEW DELHI– In a significant judgment reinforcing the foundational principles of trust and respect in a marriage, the Delhi High Court has held that repeatedly accusing a spouse of infidelity w...

13 Oct 2025

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Laws Not Enough, Change Must Start At Home: Justice Pardiwala On Girl Child Protection

Laws Are Not Enough, True Change Must Start At Home: Justice Pardiwala's Clarion Call for Girl Child ProtectionNew Delhi– Supreme Court Justice JB Pardiwala delivered a powerful address, urging a fundamental shift from legislative reliance to grassroots action to ensure the safety and empower...

13 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Scheme-Based Contractual Employees Cannot Be Subjected to 'Artificial Breaks' in Service, But Have No Right to Regularization: Madras High Court

Madras High Court Protects Contractual Workers from 'Artificial Breaks' in Service, Denies Salary Arrears Chennai, TN- In a significant ruling affecting contractual employees under government schemes, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to cease t...

03 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Rule 14(b) TNSPSS Rules | Acquittal on 'Benefit of Doubt' or Concealment of Criminal Past Justifies Disqualification from Police Force: Madras High Court

Madras High Court Upholds Disqualification of Police Aspirants with Criminal Pasts, Dismisses Three Petitions CHENNAI:The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, in a significant common judgment, has reaffirmed that candidates involved in criminal cases, even if acquitted on the "benefit of d...

01 Sep 2025

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Judicial Gender Gap: Data Reveals Alarming Disparity in High Court Appointments

Judicial Gender Gap: Data Reveals Alarming Disparity in High Court Appointments New Delhi– A comprehensive analysis of judicial appointments over the last 17 months reveals a stark gender imbalance in the elevation of judges to India's High Courts, raising critical questions about the inclusi...

08 Aug 2025