Justice N. Sathish Kumar Archives

Can microplastics labelling be mandated despite absence of conclusive scientific proof of harm? Madras HC answers

Madras High Court examined the validity of directions requiring packaged drinking water, sugar and salt to carry labels disclosing the possible presence of micro/nano plastics, amid concerns over scientific uncertainty, potential health risks and consumers’ right to make informed choices.

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Disciplinary action against Superintendents of Police unjustified for Investigating Officer’s failure to file chargesheet/closure report: Madras HC

“No doubt, the Superintendents of Police have to monitor the investigation conducted by the lower-level officers; however, merely because some of the officers have violated the procedure and not filed the final report or closure report in time, that negligence cannot be attributed to the Superintendents of Police.”

father sexually harassed minor daughters

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“Expected protector became source of suffering”: Madras HC upholds life sentence of father for sexual harassment of minor daughters

“The father, instead of nurturing and protecting his daughters, allowed his inebriated state to overpower his human instincts and parental duty.”