phone tapping and right to privacy
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This case raises seminal constitutional questions touching the scope of the right to privacy and the power of the Law Enforcement Agencies to resort to covert surveillance by tapping the mobile phones to obtain information regarding the commission of an alleged crime.”

NEET UG 2025 re-exam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court emphasised that NEET (UG) 2025 is a time-sensitive, large-scale national examination, and that re-examination in such a context could severely impact more than two million candidates.

Anticipatory bail to Jagan Moorthy
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Jagan Moorthy’s application for anticipatory bail was rejected by the Madras High Court on 27-06-2025, on the ground that there was prima facie material indicating his involvement in the alleged offence.

maternity leave during bond service
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The fact that the appellant was only in the service of the government without being a regular employee is irrelevant. When the fundamental right of the appellant is involved, she is entitled to the protective umbrella of not only Article 21 but also Article 14.”

animal sacrifice practice
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The legal tussle between the parties concerning Thiruparankundram Hills date back to 1917, however, the present petitions primarily focussed on prevention of animal sacrifice at the revered place.

action against advocate for obstructing
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Considering the fact that a member of this noble profession has acted in such a fashion which has brought discredit to the profession, standing counsel for the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry present before this Court is directed to take necessary steps to initiate proceedings against the Advocate for the aforesaid acts.”

compensation for custodial torture
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The police officials have a critical role in maintaining the law and order, while upholding human rights. By upholding human rights, the police officials shall effectively perform their duties, while respecting citizen’s fundamental rights and dignity.

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Mere non usage of loudspeaker and microphone will not solve the issue. The crux of the issue is that the petitioner cannot convert a house into a prayer hall to conduct prayer meetings. That requires proper permission from the authorities.”

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The wife may be willing to resume her marital life with the husband, but in view of the mental cruelty caused by her, the husband’s unwillingness for reunion is a justifiable one”

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The investigation cannot remain indefinitely pending, and it shall not extend beyond a reasonable period, so as to infringe upon the petitioner’s right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When the Government has fixed a rate which is revised from time to time, the theatre owners cannot fleece the movie goers by collecting excess amount from them.”

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court holding Vishal Reddy’s behavior as evasive, decreed the civil suit in favor of the petitioner and ordered him to pay principal loan amount along with the interest.

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The present issue is a classic example of the lethargic attitude of several bureaucrats. It appears that they have no concern towards the common man and poor litigants, who are approaching the Court for justice.”

Justice R. Mahadevan
Know thy Judge

Justice R. Mahadevan’s journey from a law graduate in Chennai to a Supreme Court Judge is a story of commitment, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the field of law.

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The State cannot remain a mute spectator when the population at large is exposed to serious physical, mental and financial risks due to constant exposure to a specific online entertainment/games/trade. In circumstances where a total prohibition is not possible at least a minimum of regulation becomes a necessity.”

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Marriage is not the sole mode to found a family. The concept of “chosen family” is now well-settled and acknowledged in LGBTQIA+ jurisprudence. The Supreme Court may not have may not have legalised marriage between same sex couples; they can very well form a family”.

Justice T. Vinod Kumar telangana high court
Appointments & TransfersNews

Justice T. Vinod Kumar was appointed as Judge of the High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad and sworn-in on 26-8- 2019.

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The available materials show that there is something wrong in the department. TASMAC is run by the government in order to prevent casualties on account of illicit arrack and it should not allow any corruption in the department. The department has to realise its mistake.”

Justice D. Krishnakumar
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Justice Krishnakumar, who was the senior-most puisne Judge of Madras High Court, took the reins as Manipur High Court’s Chief Justice on 22-11-2024.

Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Offence under the POCSO Act is not against individual and it is against the Society. Hence, the subsequent marriage between the convict and the victim will not take away the offence committed by the convict when the victim girl was a child. If the defence of subsequent marriage or the elopement is accepted, then the purpose of enactment of the POCSO Act would get defeated.”