Granite scam: Court issues non-bailable warrant against Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi

A local court issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Durai Dayanidhi, son of Union minister MK Alagiri, in the multi-crore illegal granite quarrying scam case on Monday.

‘Shift Rajiv killers' pleas outside Tamil Nadu'

Contending that the atmosphere in the Madras High Court was not conducive for conducting proceedings on writ petitions filed by the three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, the G.K. Moopanar Peravai has moved the Supreme Court for transferring the petitions to itself or to some other High Court for further adjudication.

Madras HC to hear Rajiv killers' mercy petition

The Madras High Court will hear the review petition filed on behalf of the three convicts facing execution for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi even as politics over their death sentence gathers pace.

HC orders govt to return land to owners

The Madras high court has dismissed a batch of appeals from the Tamil Nadu Housing Board on land acquisition at Kalapatti village in Coimbatore district for the 'Kalapatti Neighbourhood Scheme'.

Implement uniform school syllabus: Madras High Court

In a major set back for Tamil Nadu's AIADMK government led by J. Jayalalithaa, the Madras High Court Monday ordered implementation of a uniform system of school education for Classes 1 to 10 from the current academic year.

Chennai govt moves SC, challenges HC order on uniform syllabus

The state government on Tuesday filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Madras high court asking it to implement Samacheer Kalvi ( uniform syllabus education system ) in schools across Tamil Nadu.

Madras high court dismisses Alagiri's plea to quash assault case against him

The Madras high court today dismissed a petition filed by Union minister MK Alagiri and three other DMK functionaries seeking to quash an assault case registered against them in the run-up to the April 13 Tamil Nadu assembly polls.

TN govt say its ads did not contain the name of Tamil Maiyam

Tamil Nadu Government today told the Madras High Court that its advertisements for "Chennai Sangamam", a cultural event held last month did not carry the name an NGO under CBI scanner.

90-year-old woman files petition in HC seeking visa for son

A 90-year-old woman today filed a writpetition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction toauthorities to grant visa to her son, an Indian immigrant inthe US, to enable him visit India.In her petition, Pappammal said her son Muthuvel Chelliahwas born in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu.

HC grants bail to Tamil Nadu minister's nephew in murder case

The Madras high court Tuesday granted conditional bail to Tamil Nadu agriculture minister Veerapandi S Arumugam's nephew, arrested for his alleged role in the murder of six members of a family near Salem in September.

Chandramohan suspension order stayed

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madras High Court order, suspending R.K. Chandramohan's status as member and consequently as Chairman of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry on the basis of a letter written by Justice R. Regupathi to the then High Court Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale on an alleged incident that happened in his chambers.

Court orders suspension of Chairman of Tamil Nadu Bar Council

The Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered the suspension of the membership of R.K. Chandramohan and consequently his Chairmanship of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry (BCT) forthwith for an alleged attempt to influence a High Court Judge using the name of the then Union Minister A. Raja in a matter relating to an anticipatory bail plea.

Trucks don't need permit to carry construction debris, says HC

Seeking to differentiate between sand quarried from riverbeds after obtaining mining lease and the debris and soil excavated at project sites, the Madras high court has held that lorries need no permit to carry debris in the city.

No relief to TN from SC on DGP's posting

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to stay a Madras high court order quashing the appointment of Letika Saran as director-general of police of Tamil Nadu, leaving the state government with no option but to abide by the October 8 HC order. According to the HC ruling, which called for greater transparency in appointment of top police officials, Tamil Nadu has to forward a list of senior officers eligible for the DGP's post to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by October 26.

Court extends stay on Sterlite plant closure

The Supreme Court on Monday extended its stay of a Madras High Court judgment ordering the closure of the copper plant of Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. at Tuticorin and discharge of its workers on payment of compensation.

HC raps edu dept for delaying retirement benefits to teacher

Taking exception to a six-year delay in the payment of retirement benefits to a Tamil teacher, the Madras high court has directed the education department authorities to pay the entire sum with interest within two months.

Tamil Nadu whistleblower's death: Court orders re-postpmortem

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has ordered a re-postmortem on the body of whistleblower Murugan in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu.

Madras High Court issues notice to Tamil Nadu CM

The Madras High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Administrator-Chairman of the State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, which happens to be the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Court gives Tamil scholar relief from DMK government

Observing that Tamil will live only by protecting Tamil thinkers, the Madras high court today set aside an order of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board rejecting the request of a Tamil scholar to renew the lease of his quarters.

Arrest petition of Lankan Minister on June 14

The Madras High Court today posted to June 14 a petition seeking direction to the Centre to take immediate steps for the arrest of Sri Lankan Minister Douglas Devananda, who is part of the visiting Presidential delegation, in connection with a 1986 murder case.