Supreme Court rejects Tamil Nadu's urgent hearing request against Madras HC order allowing lamp lighting at disputed Madurai site during Karthigai festival. Details on the legal and political storm.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 release postponed hours before premiere due to Madras High Court injunction in a ₹28 crore dispute between producers and Eros. Details inside.
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
Tamil Nadu government defies Madras HC order on Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram for second day. BJP state chief detained. State moves Supreme Court. Contempt proceedings continue.
Chennai-based underwater robotics startup Planys secures Rs 100 crore funding to expand globally and commercialise defence products. Read about its AUVs, ROVs, and new production facility.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹2.59 crore compensation for 38 victims of alleged atrocities during Veerappan hunt, following Madras High Court's directive. Details inside.
Madras High Court dismisses Tamil Nadu government's appeal, upholding order to light Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram hill. Court criticizes state's 'pre-emptive' legal move. Read the full story.
The release of Karthi's 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' is halted as Madras High Court imposes an interim stay over a Rs 10.35 crore loan dispute. Get the latest updates on the legal battle impacting the film's December 12 release.
Madras High Court closes copyright case after Ilaiyaraaja and Mythri Movie Makers settle. The makers of 'Dude' agree to pay Rs 50 lakh. Read the full details of the legal resolution.
Madras High Court rejects bail plea of police officer accused in honour killing, highlighting the persistent societal menace of lethal violence in the name of 'honour'. Read the full details.
Madras High Court awaits a detailed report on the digital boundaries of Chennai's Pallikaranai Ramsar site before deciding on a PIL against a residential project. Status quo order extended.
Madras HC closes suits as Tamil film producers Mythri Movie Makers pay ₹50 lakh to music legend Ilaiyaraaja for using his songs in 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. Read the full story.
Mythri Movie Makers settles with music legend Ilaiyaraaja in Madras High Court, paying ₹50 lakh for using his songs in 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. Full credits to be given. Read the details.
Madras High Court quashes FIR against protestors opposing a TASMAC shop, invoking wisdom from Thiruvalluvar and Gandhi on alcohol's societal ruin. Justice affirms right to peaceful protest.
Madras High Court directs Tangedco to pay ₹20 lakh compensation to a woman whose husband died while working unofficially for a department employee. Justice upholds vicarious liability.
CPM's state council meeting in Pudukkottai adopted resolutions against the Madras HC order relocating the traditional Karthigai Deepam lamp. Party urges state government to file an appeal. Read full details.
Madras High Court directs Greater Chennai Corporation to respond in two weeks to a plea seeking removal of illegal eateries encroaching footpaths and roads in Mannadi, posing public safety risks.
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin praised para-athletes at CSI Madras Diocese's sports meet. Despite heavy rains, the event at Nehru Indoor Stadium celebrated their achievements. Read more.
Madras High Court settles a long-standing dispute, ruling that the Thengalai sub-sect holds exclusive rights to lead rituals at Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kancheepuram. Read the full judgment details.
25 passengers were safely evacuated from a stalled Chennai Metro train in an underground tunnel. CMRL officials cite a rare dual battery failure as the cause. Read details.
A Chennai flat owner moves Madras High Court against illegal construction of a ₹6.46 crore stadium on public open space. Justice V Lakshminarayanan admits plea. Details inside.
IIT Madras starts its 2024-25 placement season with over 300 companies, including 100+ mature startups. Director V Kamakoti highlights a positive trend with more core engineering firms. Read for key insights.
Bharathidasan University's 40th convocation, postponed to December, will see Governor R N Ravi presiding. Over 700 students, including a state minister, will receive degrees. Details inside.
Madras High Court reduces death penalty to life imprisonment for stalker who pushed student before train. No early release for 20 years. Read the full judgment details.
Controversial IPS officer Balveer Singh, accused of multiple custodial tortures including teeth extraction, transferred to Erode STF. Madras HC stays trial proceedings. Read full details.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government to assign transgender nursing assistant to female nursing post with salary arrears. Landmark decision for transgender employment rights.
Madras High Court disposed of 13,625 minor criminal cases in just three months through a special drive. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy led this landmark initiative to reduce case backlog in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Tamil Nadu government introduces new draft SOP regulating political road shows and public meetings exceeding 5,000 people. Madras High Court adjourns hearing to November 27.
VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan condemns Madras HC collegium for excluding Adi Dravidar advocates from judge appointments. Calls it grave injustice and demands representation.
Experts at an IIT-Madras symposium declare Extended Reality as the next major tech surge. Discover how this positions India for immersive tech leadership and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat.