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Madras High Court quashes criminal cases against CPI, CPI(M) leaders

Madras HC quashed criminal cases pending before a lower court against K Balakrishnan and R Mutharasan, general secretaries of the Tamil Nadu unit of the CPI(M) and CPI respectively and two others.

Marriage not a contract, but a sacramental one: Madras High Court

A husband and wife must realise 'ego' and 'intolerance' are like footwear and should be left out of their house, when they enter. Else, their children will have to face a miserable life

Madras High Court orders Covid-related audit of Renault-Nissan plant

Workers at the plant are on a strike over allegations that social distancing rules are not being followed

Court orders coronavirus-related audit of Renault-Nissan factory

The standoff is a sign of the challenges companies face in resuming operations when new infections in India are rising.

Tamil Nadu govt supervision needed at Renault Nissan plant: Madras HC

The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to have supervision at Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd so that the workmen are not forced to work risking their health

Madras HC asks Centre why Covaxin being manufactured only at pvt institute?

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Friday questioned the Central government why Covaxin has been manufactured only at a private institute

Critical remarks of Madras HC against EC not part of judicial order: SC

The Supreme Court said the question of expunging the Madras High Court's critical remarks holding the Election Commission responsible for surge in Covid-19 cases does not arise

EC could do better than 'seek for fetters on media', says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the constitutional authorities can do better than to complain and ask for shackles on the media

SC refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras High Court against EC

The Supreme Court refused to expunge critical remarks of the Madras High Court holding the poll panel responsible for surge in Covid cases in country

EC plea on media 'too far fetched', it can't be restrained to report: SC

The Supreme Court Monday termed as too far fetched the poll panel's plea for restraining media from reporting remarks in court proceedings and came out in support of high courts

Don't want to demoralise HCs, they are vital pillars: SC on EC's plea

The Supreme Court on Monday said it does not want to demoralise high courts as they are vital pillars of democracy.

EC moves SC against Madras HC observations on surge in Covid-19 cases

The Madras High Court had observed that the responsible EC officials should probably be tried on murder charges for their failure to ensure adherence to Covid-19 protocols during the election process

EC 'most irresponsible institution' in country: Madras HC on Covid surge

The bench even said that EC officials may be booked under murder charges for allowing political parties to take out rallies and meetings

Holding polls constitutional obligation, BJP followed EC protocols: Nadda

Statement comes hours after the Madras HC criticises the panel for not doing enough to stop political parties from flouting Covid-19 protocols

Tamil Nadu government agrees to hold online exams for arrear subjects

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday informed the Madras High Court

Online exams must for promotion: Tamil Nadu govt to Madras High Court

The government of Tamil Nadu informed the Madras High Court on Thursday that no student will be promoted without taking an online exam

Madras HC queries Centre on proposed law on making rational poll promises

Court comes down heavily on political parties for making people lazy by distributing freebies

New EVMs will be used in upcoming elections: EC informs Madras HC

The Election Commission on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that it would use only new Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

Madras High Court grants bail to Justice Karnan in 10 cases

Controversial former judge, Justice C S Karnan was arrested in December last year for allegedly making vulgar comments against women

GST regime: Madras HC allows claiming input tax credit on TDS from VAT

The petitioners' counsel submitted that TDS is nothing but tax and the TNVAT Act makes this position clear