Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has mandated that TASMAC retail liquor shops must issue a bill for every bottle of liquor sold and maintain a bill book. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan delivered the order.

The Madras High Court notes that the fear associated with the term 'contempt' has diminished, as Justice G.R. Swaminathan points out that compliance with court orders is now an exception rather than the norm.

The Madras High Court adjourned cases related to the Pallikaranai construction ban to August 20. The court’s Chief Justice’s Bench requested suggestions to balance environmental protection and infrastructure development.

The Madras High Court granted an interim stay to restrain Chennai police from investigating a bribery case involving a TVK MLA. The decision by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan followed petitions from two accused individuals seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

Madras High Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's request to transfer the disproportionate assets case against Anitha Radhakrishnan from Thoothukudi to Madurai. The court argued that transferring the case would delay the trial, which is nearing conclusion.

The Madras High Court dismissed Udhayanidhi Stalin's anticipatory bail plea after the Attorney General stated Thanjavur police would not remand him to judicial custody and would release him on station bail post-questioning.

Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested, prompting the DMK to label the action as revenge. A petition challenging his arrest has been filed in the Madras High Court.

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.

The Madras High Court will hold the final hearing on Vice-Chancellor appointment cases on September 2. Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan decided against issuing interim orders due to incomplete pleadings.

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.

Municipal officials demolished illegal structures to restore access to the Government Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham following a Madras High Court order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The action aims to ensure the original width of the area is maintained.

C. Vijayabaskar and M.R. Vijayabhaskar have asked the Madras High Court to lift a stay on bypolls, asserting that holding them before election petitions are decided will not result in dual representation of constituencies.

Actor Parthiban filed a PIL in the Madras High Court to simplify the issuance of 'no caste, no religion' certificates. He demands the Tamil Nadu government enact legislation or issue guidelines for Revenue officials to process these certificates promptly.

The Madras High Court, led by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, has extended the stay on by-elections to five constituencies until August 24. The extension was granted as the pleadings in the case are not yet complete.

The Madras High Court has requested a status report from the state regarding the Palani Math land dispute investigation. A Division Bench of two justices is hearing petitions that demand a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case.

The Madras High Court has closed a contempt case against 'Savukku' Shankar. The decision marks the conclusion of legal proceedings related to the case.

An amended resolution on the Mekedatu Dam was approved unanimously by the Legislative Assembly. The Advocate General informed the Madras High Court of this decision in response to a writ petition filed by AIADMK whip challenging the amendment.

The Madras High Court ruled that verifying an employee’s caste status through community certificates remains legally permissible even after retirement if the process was initiated before superannuation. The court clarified that such verification does not lapse upon retirement.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on July 31 an appeal by V. Senthilbalaji against the denial of pre-arrest bail. The Madras High Court had previously rejected his bail petition, stating the case requires custodial interrogation.

The Kerala and Madras High Courts are examining demands for menstrual leave, while only five Indian states have adopted such policies. India lacks a national law on menstrual leave.

The Madras High Court denied anticipatory bail to DMK MLA Senthilbalaji. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismissed the plea after the State Public Prosecutor cited a minimum loss of ₹100 crore to the public exchequer, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation.

The Madras High Court dismissed a case against M.K. Stalin as withdrawn, following the litigant's decision after judges determined he had no personal interest in DMK Charitable Trust properties.

The Madras High Court has ordered the expedited trial of sexual offenses against women and children, with adjournments only permitted for exceptional reasons documented in writing.

The Madras High Court granted an interim stay of the investigation against one accused in the TVK MLAs’ attempted bribery case. The stay was given following a writ petition filed by the accused seeking to transfer the investigation from the Greater Chennai police to the CBI.

The Madras High Court has directed Bar Councils to collect data on lawyers with criminal records, citing concerns that rising criminality in the legal profession could harm the bar's image and the justice delivery system. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy emphasized the potential negative impact of such trends.

The Madras High Court struck down an order that provided government jobs to relatives of Karur stampede victims. The Madurai Bench had earlier stated the employment offer by the TVK government would be temporary and subject to judicial review.

The Madras High Court will hear a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the Karur Devadanam land issue. A litigant alleges that the department removed a ban on property registration, disadvantaging four temples in Karur district.

Two individuals accused of attempting to bribe TVK MLAs were arrested and moved to the Madras High Court after a Chennai court refused to grant them bail on July 17, 2026.

An advocate alleges that M.K. Stalin suppressed details about the DMK Charitable Trust in his election affidavit. The plea, filed in the Madras High Court, seeks an inquiry by the Election Commission of India.

A plea in the Madras High Court seeks the formation of an expert committee to oversee the evaluation of Assistant Professor aspirants' exam papers. The case, filed by Karu Nagarajan of the 'We The Leaders' movement, will be heard by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan.

The municipality chairperson in the Palani Math land dispute has approached the Madras High Court to request a CBI investigation into fraudulent registration. The chairperson claims that while some Registration Department officials faced departmental action, the roles of supervisory officers and other public servants in processing the document were not adequately examined.

The Brigade has moved the Madras High Court to challenge the revocation of environmental clearance for the Pallikaranai project. Justice Mohammed Shaffiq ordered the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority to explain the unilateral revocation without notifying the realtor.

The Madras High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail petition in the Palani math land case. The court cited the need for a detailed investigation and stated that granting anticipatory bail would hinder the process.

Vilathikulam MLA Markandayan has moved the Madras High Court to challenge a judicial remand order. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan granted a lunch motion and agreed to hear the case urgently on Thursday afternoon.

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.

The entrance arch at Madurai’s K.K. Nagar was demolished following directions from the Madras High Court. The arches, originally built to mark city entry points, were deemed obsolete and no longer served their purpose.

The Madras High Court removed the names of TVK leaders Vijay and 'Bussy' Anand from a writ petition concerning the appointment of law officers. Justice Mohammed Shaffiq instructed the High Court Registry to exclude their names after the petitioner’s counsel agreed not to pursue the case against them.

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.

Aavin is reviving its automatic milk vending machines 12 years after shutting them down. The move aims to help Tamil Nadu reduce plastic waste following directives from the Madras High Court.

The Madras High Court ruled that government officials facing corruption charges are not eligible for promotion. A Division Bench overturned a previous order to promote a Deputy Inspector General of Registration, who was later accused of corruption after being included in the promotion panel.