India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Permits CBSE Student to Appear for Maths as Additional Subject Despite Policy Violation in Peculiar 'Rat Race' Circumstances

Rat Race Realities: Madras HC Lets CBSE Student Tackle Maths After NEET SetbackIn a poignant ruling that blends empathy with equity, theMadras High Courthas directed theCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)to allow a Class XII student, S. Aswatha, to appear for Mathematics as an additio...

11 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Bans Caste Names in Temple Invitations

Madras High CourtBans Caste Names in Temple Invitations, Urges Annihilation of CasteIn a landmark pronouncement that underscores India's constitutional commitment to secularism and equality, theMadras High Courthas categorically prohibited the use of caste names in invitations for temple fest...

21 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

'Family' Under Article 58(a)(i) Stamp Act Excludes Grandparents: Madras High Court Full Bench

Madras HC Draws Family Line: Grandparents Out of Stamp Act's Lower Duty CircleIn a landmark ruling that clarifies stamp duty on family settlements, a full bench of theMadras High Courthas held that grandparents do not fall within the "family" definition underArticle 58(a)(i) of theIndian Stam...

21 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Caste Names in Temple Invitations Violate Article 14 Equality; Must Be Dropped from Next Festival: Madras High Court

Madras High CourtStrikes at Caste in Temple Festivities: No More Surnames in InvitesIn a bold affirmation of constitutional equality, theMadras High Courthas directed Hindu temples under theHR&CE Departmentto strip caste indicators from festival invitations starting next year. Justice D. Bhar...

20 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Resignation Even on Medical Grounds Forfeits Past Service, No Pension: Madras High Court

Madras High CourtRules Resignation on Medical Grounds Forfeits Pension Rights Under Tamil Nadu Pension RulesIntroductionIn a significant clarification for government employees in Tamil Nadu, a full bench of theMadras High Courthas ruled that resignation from service, even when submitted on me...

09 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Rules No Legal Right to Gold Medal

Madras High Court: No Legal Right to Gold Medal, But Equity Grants Merit Recognition Introduction In a significant ruling on the boundaries of judicial intervention in academic affairs, the Madras High Court has held that the conferment of a gold medal is not a legal right enforceable through...

02 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Slams Misuse of Article 226 in Family Feud

Madras HC Slams Misuse of Article 226 in Family Feud In a scathing rebuke of how personal vendettas can infiltrate constitutional remedies, the Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a father-in-law against his daughter-in-law, imposing costs of Rs. 2,000 for what it termed ...

28 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Non-Citizens Can File Writ Under Art 226 Against Arbitrary State Action: Madras HC

Madras High Court Affirms Non-Citizens' Right to Challenge Discriminatory State Actions via Writ Petitions Introduction In a significant ruling for refugee rights and constitutional protections, the Madras High Court has held that non-citizens, including registered Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, ...

28 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Rules on Sanction for Probes and Oath Validity

Kerala High Court Reinforces Procedural Safeguards: Rulings on Corruption Probes and Municipal Oath Validity In two landmark decisions that highlight the judiciary's pivotal role in maintaining procedural integrity within India's public administration framework, the Kerala High Court (KHC) ha...

16 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Overturns AP High Court on Corruption FIRs

Supreme Court Overturns AP High Court on Corruption FIRs In a landmark decision that underscores the judiciary's commitment to combating corruption, the Supreme Court of India has set aside a controversial judgment from the Andhra Pradesh High Court, reviving 13 First Information Reports (FIR...

10 Jan 2026