Chennai, July 3 (BPNS) The Madras High Court will hear a plea by the AIADMK general council member, M. Shanmugham to restrain the party from holding its general council meeting on July 11. The court will also take a call on staying the appointment of senior AIADMK leader A. Tamilmagan Hussain as the party presidium […]
Padma Shri Raj Bothra acquitted of all charges in US trial
Detroit, June 30 (BPNS) Rajendra Bothra, an Indian-origin doctor, and three other physicians were acquitted of charges related to federal allegations they operated a Warren-based prescription drug mill, the media reported. Bothra of Bloomfield Hills the accused mastermind; along with Ganiu Edu of Southfield, Davi Lewis of Detroit and Christopher Russo of Birmingham were found […]
G.K. Vasan demands TN government set up special courts for POCSO cases
Chennai, June 27 (BPNS) Tamil Manila Congress leader and former Union Minister, G.K. Vasan has demanded Tamil Nadu government set up special courts for dealing with Prevention of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act cases. The TMC leader said that the state government had promised setting up special courts for POCSO cases in four districts […]
Madras HC refuses stay on FIR against AIADMK leader and former minister S.P. Velumani
Chennai, June 27 (BPNS) The Madras High Court on Monday refused to stay a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Director of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) against former Minister and AIADMK leader, S.P. Velumani. The FIR was filed for alleged irregularities in awarding contracts for construction. It may be noted that the Tamil […]
Madras HC restrains AIADMK general council from amending by-laws in general council meeting
Chennai, June 23 (BPNS) The Madras High court division bench in an extraordinary sitting in the wee hours of Thursday restrained the AIADMK general council meeting from amending the party by-laws on Thursday. The division bench comprising of Justices M. Duraiswamy and Sunder Mohan passed the interim order after hearing an appeal at the senior […]
Madras HC refuses to interfere in AIADMK general council meeting
Chennai, June 22 (BPNS ) The Madras High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in the general council meeting of the AIADMK to be held on Thursday, June 23 at Chennai. This is a major setback to former Chief Minister and AIADMK coordinator, O. Panneerselvam who had approached the court. The court also refused to […]
Madras HC suggests TN government not to post constables as orderlies
Chennai, June 21 (BPNS) Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government not to post, police constables as orderlies to Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and instead appoint residential assistants. Justice S.M. Subramanian of the Madras High Court said it was an offense to post a Police constable who was earning Rs 45000 […]
Madras HC directs Judicial officers across TN, Puducherry to celebrate Yoga day
Chennai, June 18 (BPNS) The Madras High Court registry has directed the judicial officers across Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Puducherry to celebrate the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21. The Principal District Judges (PDJs) have been instructed to ensure the participation of Judicial officers, court staff, and lawyers in a 40-minute […]
Madras HC to strictly follow Covid -19 protocol from Monday
Chennai, June 18 (BPNS) The Madras High Court will strictly follow Covid -19 protocol from Monday. This is in view of the spiking cases across the country and in Tamil Nadu. The Court has made wearing masks, keeping a safe distance, and regular sanitation mandatory for lawyers, court staff, litigants, and all others who reach […]
Madras HC refuses to order release of Rajiv assassination convicts
Chennai, June 17 (BPNS) The Madras High Court on Friday refused to direct the Tamil Nadu government to release Nalini and Ravichandran, convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, without getting the assent of the Governor. The order regarding the same was passed by the first bench of the Madras High Court comprising of Chief […]