India - High Court of Madras

Procedural Delays & Selective Probes in Corruption Cases Warrant CBI Transfer: Madras HC on TANGEDCO Scam

Madras HC Slams 'Cover-Up' in Transformer Scam Probe, Hands Case to CBIIn a scathing rebuke to Tamil Nadu's investigative machinery, the Madras High Court on April 29, 2026, transferred the probe into an alleged ₹397 crore scam in TANGEDCO's procurement ...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Third-Party Writs on Election Hate Speeches Not Maintainable: Madras High Court

Court Slams Door on Rival Party's Bid to Silence EPS's Campaign FireIn a swift dismissal amid Tamil Nadu's heated election buildup, theMadras High Courtrejected awrit petitionurging the Election Commission to crack down onAIADMKleader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) for alleged hate speeches. T...

22 Apr 2026

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Madras HC Directs Municipality to Auction Amusement Rides Licenses on Vaigai Riverbed for Chithirai Festival: Madurai Bench

Riverbed Carnival Clash: Madras HC Greenlights Urgent Auction for Chithirai Festival RidesIn a swift intervention blending tradition with administrative urgency, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Paramakudi Municipali...

17 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Notices Stalin on Affidavit Discrepancies

Madras HC Notices Stalin on Affidavit DiscrepanciesIn a development that underscores the growing scrutiny over electoral disclosures ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, the Madras High Court has issued notices to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Seeks ECI Response on SC Seat Religion Plea

Madras HC Seeks ECI Response on SC Seat Religion PleaIn a development that underscores the intricate interplay between religious identity, caste reservations, and electoral processes, the Madras High Court on April 7, 2026, issued notice to the Election Commission of India...

07 Apr 2026

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Justice Dharmadhikari Sworn In as 55th Madras HC Chief Justice

Justice Dharmadhikari Sworn In as 55th Chief Justice of Madras High CourtIn a momentous ceremony onMarch 6, 2026, at Chennai's Lok Bhavan, Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari was sworn in as the 55th Chief Justice of theMadras High Court, one of India's oldest and most venerab...

07 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari Sworn In as 55th Madras HC Chief Justice

Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari Sworn In as 55th Chief Justice ofMadras High CourtChennai,March 6, 2026– In a solemn ceremony at Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan) in Chennai, Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari was administered the oath of office as the 55th Chief Justice of theMadras High Courtb...

06 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Justice Dharmadikari Bids Empathetic Farewell to Kerala High Court

Justice Dharmadikari Bids Empathetic Farewell toKerala High CourtIn a poignant farewell reference onMarch 5at theKerala High Court, Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadikari reflected on his transformative tenure as he prepares to take oath as Chief Justice of theMadras High Court. Emphasizing that...

06 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Centre Notifies Justice Dharmadhikari as Madras HC Chief Justice

Centre Notifies Justice Dharmadhikari as Madras HC Chief JusticeIn a seamless transition that underscores the efficiency of India's collegium-driven judicial appointment process, the Central Government has formally notified the appointment of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as the new Ch...

05 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Admits IMA Appeals on 'Dr.' Prefix

Kerala High CourtAdmits Appeals Challenging Physiotherapists' Use of 'Dr.' PrefixIn a pivotal development amid ongoing turf wars within India's healthcare sector, theKerala High CourtDivision Bench onMarch 2, 2026, admitted appeals filed by theIndian Medical Association (IMA)and theIndian Ass...

02 Mar 2026