Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan
Coverage of Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan in the Nexus archive.
- Madras High Court agrees to hear urgently the anticipatory bail plea of Udhayanidhi Stalin
The Madras High Court has agreed to urgently hear the anticipatory bail plea of Udhayanidhi Stalin. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan accepted a request from senior counsel Hasan Mohamed Jinnah to proceed with the case on the same day.
- Madras High Court grants bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandayan for speech against T.N. CM Vijay
The Madras High Court granted bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandayan for a speech against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan ordered him to file an affidavit before Thoothukudi judicial magistrate, vowing not to make such speeches again.
- Madras High Court dismisses Senthilbalaji’s plea to prevent police from ‘harassing’ him and his brother
The Madras High Court dismissed Senthilbalaji’s plea seeking to prevent police harassment of him and his brother. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan ruled that no such directive can be issued since the brothers have anticipatory bail in pending cases, and it is premature to address future cases.
- Madras High Court refuses to quash FIR booked against political commentator Ponraj
The Madras High Court, led by Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, refused to quash the FIR filed against political commentator Ponraj for making derogatory remarks against women supporters of TVK. The court dismissed Ponraj's petition to have the case against him quashed.
- Madras High Court stays Look Out Circular issued against former DMK Minister E.V. Velu
Madras High Court has granted an interim stay of the Look Out Circular against E.V. Velu, requiring him to appear for an inquiry on July 15, 2026, after returning from Singapore on July 12, 2026.
- Madras High Court grants anticipatory bail to Senthilbalaji and his brother Ashok Kumar in TVK MLA bribery case
The Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to Senthilbalaji and his brother Ashok Kumar in a TVK MLA bribery case. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan directed them to appear before the investigating officer twice daily and cooperate with the investigation.
- Senthilbalaji seeks anticipatory bail in ₹35-crore MLA bribery case
Senthilbalaji has sought anticipatory bail in a ₹35-crore MLA bribery case. His plea is scheduled to be heard by Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court.
- E.V. Velu moves Madras High Court to quash DVAC FIR in highways scam case
E.V. Velu has filed a petition in the Madras High Court seeking to quash a DVAC FIR related to a highways scam case. The plea requests a hearing before Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, who oversees the MP/MLA portfolio.
- 2016 gutkha scam: Complete trial within three months, orders Madras High Court
Madras High Court orders a three-month trial for the 2016 gutkha scam case, dismissing a petition by S. George. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan directed a special court for MP/MLA cases in Chennai to expedite proceedings.
- Madras HC refuses to interfere with ex-Minister Geetha Jeevan’s acquittal from disproportionate assets case
Madras High Court refused to interfere with the acquittal of ex-Minister Geetha Jeevan in a disproportionate assets case. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismissed a petition from a third party challenging an 839-day delay in filing a revision against the acquittal.
- Madras High Court quashes Income Tax prosecution against Gautham Vasudev Menon
The Madras High Court dismissed an Income Tax prosecution against Gautham Vasudev Menon. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan ruled in favor of the petitioner after learning he had resigned from the directorship of Photon Kathas Production Limited before the relevant period.