Tamil Nadu Wakf Board tells Madras HC the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is on land belonging to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a temple's right to light a lamp. Hearing continues.
ICJ judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant says climate cases can use environmental law framework. He urges young lawyers to study hard and find luck. Madras HC Justice notes 60,000+ practising lawyers in TN.
Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu government to respond to a PIL seeking an FIR based on ED's report alleging ₹634 crore corruption in MAWS department recruitment. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu govt closes complaint against Edappadi K Palaniswami alleging irregularities in 11 medical college constructions. Madras High Court seeks petitioner's explanation on judicial review.
Madras High Court highlights conflicting claims in the Deepam pillar dispute. A 1920 order suggests the steps belong to a dargah. Read the latest legal developments.
Karthi's film 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' faces release delay due to Madras High Court stay over producer's debt. New release date set for December 24, MGR's memorial day. Read details.
Tamil Nadu govt tells Madras HC a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain heritage, not Hindu. Hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting continues.
Tamil Nadu govt cites archaeological texts to argue a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain relic. The Madras High Court continues hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting plea. Details inside.
Ajjoor villagers in Nilgiris petition collector to halt forest department eviction, citing 200-year heritage and tax receipts. They threaten legal action if demands are not met.
Madras HC informed that undertrials & short-term inmates can submit SIR forms via relatives for electoral roll revision. ECI to file affidavit. Details inside.
ED assistant director tenders unconditional apology for issuing summons despite court stay. Madras HC also summons senior ED officials. Details on the TASMAC investigation inside.
Madras High Court orders investigation into ₹93.4 crore compensation paid by CMRL for land acquisition in Chennai's Koyambedu without proper title verification. Read the full story.
The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
Telangana High Court dismisses SC/ST Act case against businessman, ruling the dispute over a failed New Year event was private, lacking intent to humiliate based on caste. Details inside.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu to examine reports and submit a formal proposal for underwater archaeological research on the mythical Kumari Kandam. The Centre awaits state's initiative.
Trichy Corporation delays Panjapur park development until after ₹236 crore vegetable market is built, despite HC order. Environmentalists raise concerns over tree loss.
Madras High Court overturns 2021 order, permits Coimbatore Corporation to recover encroached open space reserve land in Sanganoor. Landmark judgment upholds SC ruling on OSR land protection.
Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and Mythri Movie Makers have reached an amicable settlement in their legal dispute. The production house will pay ₹50 lakh and stop using certain songs in 'Good Bad Ugly'. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu's DMK government defies Madras HC orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting, appeals to Supreme Court. CJI gives no urgent hearing assurance. Contempt proceedings initiated.
BJP leader K Annamalai slams DMK govt for defying Madras HC order on Thiruparankundram deepam, alleges minority appeasement & lawlessness. Read the full details.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government to formulate steps against child begging, probing if kids are trafficked or drugged. Read the full story.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' release postponed hours before premiere. Madras High Court issues order due to Rs 28 crore arbitration dispute with Eros. Read for details.
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted and adjourned till noon as DMK members protested against a Madras HC order on lighting a lamp near a dargah in Madurai. The Supreme Court refused to entertain the state's plea.
Madras High Court adjourns appeal & contempt proceedings in Madurai's Thiruparankundram temple lamp-lighting dispute. Case moves to Dec 12 after state moves SC. Key facts inside.
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.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court, citing Supreme Court, rules loudspeaker use is not essential for religion. Petition by Gondia mosque dismissed. Details on noise pollution laws inside.
Nagpur HC dismisses mosque plea for loudspeakers, citing Supreme Court ruling on noise pollution and rights of unwilling listeners. Read the full legal analysis.
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.