Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari

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 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, 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.

AIADMK whip challenges an amendment to the Assembly resolution opposing the Mekedatu project. The Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan are scheduled to hear the case on Thursday.

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 Madras High Court will examine the National Green Tribunal’s construction ban within a 1 km radius around Pallikaranai marshland on August 3. Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan have agreed to take up CREDAI-Chennai’s case for final hearing.

The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the Election Commission from notifying byelections in five Tamil Nadu constituencies until July 31, 2026. The order applies to Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur constituencies. The injunction was issued by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan.

The Madras High Court dismissed Savukku Shankar’s request for a CBI investigation against Arun IPS. The court, comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, stated that individuals with personal or hidden motives cannot misuse judicial jurisdiction under the guise of seeking justice.

The Madras High Court has ordered a status quo on the attachment of properties of Anitha Radhakrishnan, a former DMK minister, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The interim order was issued by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan following appeals filed by the ED challenging a tribunal's decision.

The Madras High Court questioned the CBI probe into the resignation of four MLAs for lacking evidence. Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan noted that the petitioner failed to provide basic materials suggesting corrupt practices.

Santiago Martin, his wife Leema Rose, and daughter Daisy have approached the Madras High Court against the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) action. The court, led by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, has issued a notice to the ED regarding 39 appeals seeking to challenge the attachment of properties worth ₹910.29 crore.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approached the Madras High Court to challenge an order directing the transfer of Swami Satyananda’s funds to Italy. The court’s appellate bench, comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, has stayed the single judge’s order pending the appeal.

DVAC filed an FIR over a cash-for-jobs complaint in the Municipal Administration Department during K.N. Nehru’s tenure. The Madras High Court advised the agency not to precipitate the issue until the next hearing on June 23, 2026.