India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Rejects Ordinary Leave to Life Convict for Fertility Treatment, Citing Stigma on Unborn Child Under TN Prison Rules

Madras High Court to Wife of Triple Murder Lifer: Child's Future Stigma Outweighs Your DreamIn a poignant ruling that balances prisoner privileges against societal realities, theMadurai Bench of the Madras High Courtdismissed a writ petition by Jal...

12 May 2026

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Why So Miserly On Creation Of High Court Bench In West UP Since 1947?

“Peace is not the absence of war, peace is the presence of conditions that give dignity to all.” - Leymah Gbowee It is a matter of supreme irony that the most populated State of India that is Uttar Pradesh which tops the State list with maximum number of pending cases more than 12 lakhs as co...

12 May 2026

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Madurai Bench Of Madras HC Directs TN Government To Introduce Lessons On Dr BR Ambedkar

It is undoubtedly most heartening to note that while according the paramount esteem to Dr BR Ambedkar, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled G Rajesh @ Rajesh Kumar Vs State of Tamil Nadu in Crl.O.P.(MD) No.22813 o...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Teacher's Disciplinary Action Can't Be Criminalised Under POCSO Sections 7 & 8: Madras High Court Quashes Prosecution

Classroom Scolding or Sexual Assault? Madras HC Clears Teacher in POCSO CaseIn a landmark ruling, theMadurai Bench of Madras High Courthas quashed POCSO proceedings against a Tamil teacher accused of "bad touch," holding that routine disciplinary actions cannot be twisted into ...

11 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Chargesheet Documents Need No Formal Proof Under S.294 CrPC If Genuineness Undisputed: Supreme Court

Defense Unlocked: Supreme Court Eases Path to Exhibiting Chargesheet DocumentsIn a procedural victory for accused persons, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that documents already part of the prosecution's chargesheet can be marked as defense exhibits without formal proof of...

08 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

No Quashing of Section 384 BNSS Proceedings for Lawyer Disruption in Court: Madras High Court Madurai Bench

"Advocate May Persuade, But Cannot Pressurize": Madras HC Backs Young Magistrate in Clash with Bar LeadersIn a strongly worded verdict that underscores the sanctity of courtroom decorum, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed petitions from several Madurai lawyers, including Bar...

08 May 2026

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Prolonged Trial Delay Trumps NDPS Section 37 Restrictions: Supreme Court Grants Bail Despite 23kg Ganja Commercial Quantity

Supreme Court Unlocks Jail Doors: Bail Granted in Massive Ganja Haul Case Over Stalled TrialIn a swift hearing on May 5, 2026, a bench ofJustice J.B. PardiwalaandJustice K.V. Viswanathanat the Supreme Court of India granted regular bail to ...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Throwing Chappals at Devotees During Religious Procession is Grave Affront to Faith: Madras High Court Orders Strict Preventive Action Under Articles 25-26

Iron Fist Against Insult: Madras HC Shields Chithirai Festival from Chappal ChaosIn a resounding defense of faith and tradition, theMadurai Bench of Madras High Court, presided over byJustice L. Victoria Gowri, has directed authorities to crack down with an "iron hand" on miscreants throwing ...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Quashes SC/ST Atrocities Proceedings Under Section 528 BNSS After Reformative Measures; Directs Ambedkar Lessons in TN Schools

From Poster Desecration to Classroom Revolution: Madras HC's Bold VerdictIn a groundbreaking ruling that fused criminal justice with constitutional pedagogy, theMadurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over byHonourable Mrs. Justice L. Victoria Gowri, quashed proceedings under theSC/S...

04 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Quashing SC/ST Atrocities Proceedings Post-Compromise and Reformative Education Allowed: Madras HC Madurai Bench

From Poster Desecration to 200 Books Distributed: Madras HC's Reformative Twist Quashes SC/ST CaseIn a ruling blending justice with education, theMadurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over byHon'ble Mrs. Justice L. Victoria Gowri, has quashed criminal proceedings und...

02 May 2026