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TN min sparks row with remark on Madurai hill verdict, Goyal slams DMK govt

TN min sparks row with remark on Madurai hill verdict, Goyal slams DMK govt

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 9:52 AM 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)

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 6:12 AM IST

Piyush Goyal accuses DMK govt of fostering ‘anti-Hindu’ sentiment

Union minister Piyush Goyal. (X)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 3:14 PM 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)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 11:27 AM IST

Madras high court upholds order directing lighting of lamp on 'Deepathoon'

A lamp lit at Thiruparankundram temple as part of 'Karthigai Deepam' festival celebrations, in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.

Updated on Jan 6, 2026, 11:16 AM 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)

Published on Jan 2, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar released from Puzhal prison following interim bail

YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar released from Puzhal prison following interim bail

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 6:00 PM IST

Finalise SOPs for rallies by Jan 5, HC directs TN

Finalise SOPs for rallies by Jan 5, HC directs TN

Published on Dec 20, 2025, 8:30 AM IST

Centre give Madras HC judge till December 20 to assume Kerala HC post

“CJI Surya Kant wrote to the Union law minister earlier this week, seeking the President’s intervention,” one of the persons cited above said.

Published on Dec 13, 2025, 1:23 PM IST

‘New religious tradition’ manufactured in Deepam order: TN

‘New religious tradition’ manufactured in Deepam order: TN

Published on Dec 13, 2025, 5:26 AM IST

TN legal fraternity defends Madras HC judge in impeachment dock

Justice Swaminathan of the Madurai bench of the Madras high court has come under the national spotlight after 107 INDIA bloc MPs moved an impeachment motion against him. (HT)

Updated on Dec 12, 2025, 4:11 PM IST

SC says ‘something is wrong’ in Madras HC handling of Karur stampede case

The Karur stampede site in Tamil Nadu where at least 41 people were killed at a political rally hosted by actor-politician Vijay of the TVK in September.

Updated on Dec 12, 2025, 4:12 PM IST

Karthigai Deepam lamp row: Opposition, led by DMK, likely to move impeachment motion against Madras HC judge

For the removal of a sitting high court judge, the motion requires the signatures of 100 MPs in the Lok Sabha and 50 in the Rajya Sabha.

Published on Dec 9, 2025, 7:12 AM IST

HC questions TN over failure to allow lamp ritual; state moves SC

The Deepathoon issue has become contentious after authorities refused permission for the lighting ceremony despite successive high court orders. (ANI)

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 7:18 AM IST

Explain repeated failure over Deepam lighting, asks Madras HC as state moves SC

Justice Swaminathan declined to widen the scope of the contempt plea but directed the State to file its report. (PTI photo)

Published on Dec 5, 2025, 12:43 PM IST

Tamil Nadu govt defies Madras HC order, stops lighting of Madurai hill lamp

A lamp lit at Thiruparankundram temple as part of 'Karthigai Deepam' festival celebrations, in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published on Dec 4, 2025, 5:28 AM IST

Despite 'vast powers' courts lack ability to ensure compliance: Madras HC

Representational image.

Updated on Dec 3, 2025, 7:09 PM IST

In SC, TN argues for transfer of Karur probe back to SIT

In SC, TN argues for transfer of Karur probe back to SIT

Published on Dec 3, 2025, 7:58 AM IST

TN govt submits final draft SOP for public meetings in state

TN govt submits final draft SOP for public meetings in state

Published on Nov 21, 2025, 7:14 PM IST

Convict prisoner not in court custody, only govt can order premature release, says Madras HC

Convict prisoner not in court custody, only govt can order premature release, says Madras HC

Published on Nov 21, 2025, 7:05 PM IST

SC upholds Madras HC verdict setting aside order to exhume body for reburial at native place

SC upholds Madras HC verdict setting aside order to exhume body for reburial at native place

Updated on Nov 21, 2025, 6:13 PM IST

SC fixes Dec 2 for hearing Tamil Nadu's plea against HC order staying law to appoint VCs

SC fixes Dec 2 for hearing Tamil Nadu's plea against HC order staying law to appoint VCs

Published on Nov 17, 2025, 8:22 PM IST

Court’s duty to uphold dignity and autonomy of women: Madras HC

Justice Gowri said courts must remain vigilant to the vulnerabilities women face, noting that even after lawfully ending a marriage and rebuilding their lives with dignity, women are too often pulled back into hostility in various guises. (ANI)

Published on Nov 16, 2025, 5:42 AM IST

SC stays Madras HC order exempting pilgrims, locals from entry fee at TN Tiger Reserve

SC stays Madras HC order exempting pilgrims, locals from entry fee at TN Tiger Reserve

Published on Nov 14, 2025, 7:15 PM IST

TN parties meet to draft SOP for political rallies on HC order

Before the court’s order, chief minister MK Stalin had announced that the government would formulate an SOP in consultation with experts, political parties, activists in the aftermath of the Karur tragedy. (PTI PHOTO)

Published on Nov 7, 2025, 1:55 PM IST

‘Old age can’t sanctify cruelty’, rules Madras HC on domestic violence case

The high court reinstated the trial court’s sentence of six-month simple imprisonment and a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 fine. (HT Archives)

Published on Nov 4, 2025, 6:10 AM IST

TN govt calls for all-party meet to draft SOPs to avoid stampedes

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin had earlier announced that the government would formulate an SOP in consultation with experts, political parties, activists in the aftermath of the Karur tragedy. (PTI PHOTO)

Published on Nov 4, 2025, 4:36 AM IST

ED asks high court to direct Tamil Nadu DGP to file FIR in mining case

The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to respond to the petition in three weeks. (Madras High Court website)

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 8:27 PM IST

Madras HC Orders TN to create SOP for political rallies after Karur stampede

The bench, comprising chief justice M M Shrivastava and justice G Arul Murugan, gave the directive while hearing a batch of petitions in the wake of a stampede in Karur district.

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 9:10 PM IST

After much delays, Tamil Nadu starts processing RTE admissions

After much delays, Tamil Nadu starts processing RTE admissions

Published on Oct 25, 2025, 7:50 AM IST

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