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Ayesha Arvind

Ayesha Arvind

Ayesha Arvind is a Senior Assistant Editor, specialising in legal and judicial reportage. She tracks high courts and tribunals, bringing key legal developments and their broader impact to the forefront.

Articles by Ayesha Arvind

‘Bodily autonomy and decisional freedom’: SC on menstrual hygiene rights

The Supreme Court on Friday held that access to menstrual hygiene is inseparable from the constitutional right to life.

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 06:17 IST

Right to menstrual hygiene part of right to life: Supreme Court

Supreme Court said equality expresses itself through the right to participate on equal terms. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 10:06 IST

Jana Nayagan release delayed further as HC sets aside UA16+ certification order

A single-judge bench on January 9 ordered the CBFC to grant Vijay’s starrer Tamil film Jana Nayagan UA16+ certification. (Sourced)

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 06:17 IST

Supreme Court orders time-bound steps to frame charges against Surendra Gadling

FILE PHOTO: A woman checks her mobile phone inside the premises of the Supreme Court in New Delhi (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 13:17 IST

Karnataka high court permits bike taxis in Bengaluru, revokes ban

Setting aside that ruling, the division bench held that authorities cannot refuse registration or permits when the Motor Vehicles Act allows two-wheelers to operate as contract carriages.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 06:47 IST

Udhayanidhi’s remarks amount to hate speech: HC quashes FIR against Malviya

Udhayanidhi’s remarks amount to hate speech: HC quashes FIR against Malviya

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 08:45 IST

Madras HC expresses concern over lack of time given to CBFC

Madras HC expresses concern over lack of time given to CBFC

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 02:40 IST

Madras High Court hears CBFC on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, reserves order

Supporters of TVK chief Vijay raise slogans as he reached CBI headquarters in connection with the Karur stampede case (HT File Photo/Sanchit Khanna)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 13:07 IST

Justice Swaminathan, a lamp-lighting order and a fiery row

Justice GR Swaminathan (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 24:11 IST

Madras high court grants protection to Kamal Haasan’s personality rights

Hassan had approached the Madras High Court seeking to restrain third parties from exploiting his personality rights. (Kamal Haasan | Facebook photo)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 08:29 IST

Madras HC threatens officials of contempt charges over Deepathoon curbs

Madras HC threatens officials of contempt charges over Deepathoon curbs

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 23:54 IST

High court allows CBFC nod for Vijay film, another bench recalls it

While Jana Nayagan was originally slated for release on January 9, the producers had deferred it due to the ongoing litigation. The division bench’s intervention has now once again cast uncertainty over the film’s release (HT)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 23:00 IST

HC clears release, directs CBFC to grant certificate to Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’

The court found no legal basis for reopening the certification and cleared the way for the film’s release. (X)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 06:06 IST

HC seeks state govt reply on displaced residents’ petition

HC seeks state govt reply on displaced residents’ petition

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 03:54 IST

Vijay’s film postponed amid censor nod delay

Vijay’s film postponed amid censor nod delay

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 03:50 IST

Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ release postponed amid censor row

Kanchipuram: TVK leader Vijay greets the gathering during a public meeting, in Kanchipuram, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 24:39 IST

Madras HC stays release of book allegedly targeting Justice GR Swaminathan

The court also initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against the publisher of the pamphlet. (iSctock photo)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 11:00 IST

Karnataka HC seeks state govt’s response to PIL against Bengaluru demolitions

Residents moved the court against what they called illegal evictions. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 10:33 IST

Madras High Court upholds ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Madurai hilltop

The Court held that the State failed to place any concrete material to show that lighting the Karthigai Deepam lamp would disturb public order. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 24:42 IST

Madras HC upholds order allowing lighting of lamp on ‘Deepathoon’

The state had argued that the single judge erred by converting a claim of customary right into one of property right. (PTI file photo)

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 05:57 IST

Madras HC slams TN govt’s use of preventive detention laws

The court directed the home secretary to initiate departmental action against officials who invoke the Goondas Act against citizens for “extraneous reasons”. (ANI)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 24:06 IST

Year that was: Judicial intervention, legislative silence, executive overreach

The Madras high court flagged the absence of robust child-safety laws online. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 1, 2026 06:57 IST

Review key provision of Hindu Succession Act: Karnataka HC to Centre

The Karnataka high court in Bengaluru. (File Photo)

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 03:06 IST

Unnao verdict: When MLA isn’t ‘public servant’

The court ordered Sengar’s release pending his appeal, noting that he has already undergone about 7 years and 5 months of imprisonment following his conviction by a trial court. (Representational image)

Updated on Dec 25, 2025 17:34 IST

Finalise SOPs for rallies by Jan 5, HC directs TN

Finalise SOPs for rallies by Jan 5, HC directs TN

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 03:00 IST

Relaxations to airlines on new pilot fatigue mgmt norms to end in 6 months: DGCA to HC

The DGCA said that the exemptions granted to airlines were “temporary, routinely reviewed”. (DGCA website)

Updated on Dec 16, 2025 07:10 IST

‘New religious tradition’ manufactured in Deepam order: TN

‘New religious tradition’ manufactured in Deepam order: TN

Updated on Dec 12, 2025 23:56 IST

K’taka HC recalls stay order on Govt’s menstrual leave directive

K’taka HC recalls stay order on Govt’s menstrual leave directive

Updated on Dec 10, 2025 03:12 IST

Oppn MPs move to remove judge as he summons officials

The letter was submitted by DMK parliamentary party leader K Kanimozhi accompanied by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, VCK MP Thol Thirumavalavan, and MDMK leader Durai Vaiko. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 10, 2025 24:12 IST

Karnataka HC stays govt’s new menstrual leave policy for women employees

The court will take up the matter for further hearing in January next year. (Representational Image/ Pexels)

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 07:39 IST

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