Madras High Court

Indian High Court divorce law rulings

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Madras High Court rules frequent visits to maternal home constitute cruelty

Indian High Courts have issued several rulings clarifying the legal interpretations of divorce grounds under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, particularly regarding cruelty and adultery. In one instance, the Madurai Bench

India NEET medical counseling reforms and legal proceedings

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: KEA and MCC release Round 2 medical seat allotment results

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) continues to manage medical entrance counseling for 2025 and 2026. For NEET SS 2025, the MCC previously released provisional Round 2 seat allotment results with seat matrix expansio

Tamil Nadu administrative and infrastructure initiatives

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu to build new Rs 1,200-crore Secretariat and Assembly complex

The Tamil Nadu government has initiated several administrative and infrastructure projects. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay introduced a resolution in the Assembly urging the Union Government to recognize Tamil as the pri

Tamil Nadu political clash over Stalin arrest

14 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: MK Stalin responds to CM Vijay following Assembly gesture controversy

Following Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest on 3 August 2026, protests spread across Chennai and other districts. The arrest stemmed from remarks regarding the Cauvery water dispute, which the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (T

C. Joseph Vijay administration in Tamil Nadu

10 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay expected to reshuffle cabinet

C. Joseph Vijay, founder of the TVK party, serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, leading a coalition that includes the Congress, VCK, IUML, and Left parties. His administration aims for a USD 1.5 trillion state eco

Mettur Dam sluice gates opened for Cauvery Delta irrigation

11 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mettur Dam water discharge increased to 12,000 cusecs for Kaveri Delta irrigation

On September 1, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially opened the sluice gates of the Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir) to provide irrigation for the Cauvery Delta region. This release is intended to sup

Indian income tax regulation and dispute resolution

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indian tax authorities issue multiple rulings on exemptions and disputes

The Indian Income Tax Department has introduced new guidance regarding Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) to standardize taxable income calculations and reduce litigation. These standards provide framewor

Kolathur election dispute and legal challenge

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Madras High Court dismisses MK Stalin's VVPAT counting plea

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party raised allegations regarding the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in Chennai’s Kolathur Assembly constituency. Initially, party officials claimed that approximately

Indian Income Tax Appellate Tribunal rulings

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indian tax tribunals and courts issue multiple rulings on assessments and penalties

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in India continues to issue diverse rulings addressing complex tax disputes, transfer pricing, and assessment procedures. In mid-August, the Hyderabad bench upheld a 16% profit es

Tamil Nadu temple regulation updates

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu bans camera-enabled phones in 52 major temples

The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has introduced new regulations for major temples to preserve sanctity and prevent disruptions to devotees. Initial measures included restrictin

Tamil Nadu TASMAC reforms, strikes, and legal challenges

10 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu Assembly clash over Tasmac liquor overcharging allegations

Following the 5 August High Court order requiring receipts for every bottle sold, TASMAC launched a mobile app to display prices, enable online ordering, and generate QR codes for pickup to improve transparency. Howeve

Tasmac operational and labor reforms in Tamil Nadu

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Tasmac announces salary hikes and welfare benefits for retail staff

The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has initiated several operational and labor reforms. Following a pilot program in Chennai, the corporation is rolling out automated reverse vending machines across 4,06

Indian Supreme Court legal stays

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court stays case against Uttarakhand gym owner Deepak Kumar

The Supreme Court of India stayed an Allahabad High Court order involving two advocates, Shiv Kant Mishra and Krishna Kant Mishra. The High Court had previously directed the Registrar General to initiate criminal and dis

Indian judicial rulings on diverse legal matters

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Indian High Courts issue diverse rulings on environmental, civil, and administrative matters

Indian courts have issued various rulings addressing customs, environmental, civil, and administrative law. In customs matters, the Madras High Court ruled that executive circulars cannot restrict the statutory power to

Tamil Nadu school breakfast scheme expansion

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Vijay to launch school breakfast scheme expansion in Virudhunagar

The Tamil Nadu government is expanding the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to include students in Classes 6 through 8 in government and aided schools. Under new Standard Operating Procedures, Self-Help Groups (

Tamil Nadu temple & mutt land fraud probe continues

9 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Madras High Court rejects CBI probe in Palani Mutt land fraud case

The probe into the illegal registration of a 1.4‑acre parcel belonging to the Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Mutt, valued at about ₹100 crore, has intensified. In June, the Tamil Nadu government filed a Special Leave Peti

Tamil Nadu election petition legal proceedings

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Madras High Court extends stay on five Tamil Nadu by-elections

The Madras High Court is reviewing several election petitions following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Initially, the court dismissed a petition regarding the Colachel constituency, ruling that a candidate’s belief t

POCSO and PITA legal proceedings in India

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Hyderabad court convicts 33 in POCSO and PITA case

A Hyderabad court has convicted 33 individuals for violations of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) and the Protection of Immoral Traffic Act (PITA). The case stemmed from a 2015 report involving a v

Tamil Nadu state song mandate and legal proceedings

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Madras High Court rules Tamil state anthem can be sung first

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution to mandate the singing of the state song, ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’, at the beginning of all official functions. The mandate applies to government office

Madras High Court child protection judicial reforms

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Madras High Court calls for specialized training for judges handling child abuse cases

Following the suicides of two teenage girls in Tamil Nadu in July 2026, the Madras High Court has issued directives aimed at protecting minors from secondary victimization during legal proceedings. In response to the in

Legal dispute over Karur stampede victim compensation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court stays order on Karur stampede victims' compassionate jobs

Following a stampede during a TVK political rally in Karur in September 2025 that killed 41 people, the Tamil Nadu government issued orders to provide compassionate government jobs to the families of the victims. In July

CBI investigation into K. Armstrong murder

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Armstrong murder case: CBI launches investigation and inspector held for extortion

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a formal probe into the July 5, 2024, murder of Bahujan Samaj Party state president K. Armstrong in Chennai. The transition to a federal investigation follows a Mad