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Justice N Kirubakaran said 'Every government servant is entitled to a one-day holiday in a week so that they can spend time with their families, likewise why shouldn't the police personnel who don't get a weekly off?.' (Photo: PTI | File)

Why can't police be given a day's off, asks Madras High Court

'This court holds that government should take serious view of this matter in the interest of the police and take a decision,' judge said.

04 Jul 2018 3:37 PM

During the hearing of the petitions, the TRAI had submitted that the rate cut would ultimately benefit the internet users.

Madras HC refuses to quash TRAI regulations on CLS

TRAI had earlier slashed access charges following complaints that the rates charged by petitioner firms were excessive.

03 Jul 2018 9:32 AM

Justices K Ravidhancrababu and T Krishnavalli gave the order while dismissing the home ministry's appeal against the order of a single judge, directing the government to grant the Swathandra Sainik Samman Pension to Periaiah. (Photo: PTI |File)

Pension to freedom fighters not charity but honour conferred on them: Madras HC

HC said the government should in fact find out those freedom fighters who were in poverty and knock at their doors to give them pension.

30 Jun 2018 8:33 AM

Justice S Vaidyanathan made the observation in his order rejecting a petition by an aspiring nursing student seeking a direction to the State Bank of India for sanctioning her an education loan after the bank denied it on the ground that her father was a defaulter. (Photo: PTI | File)

Better to reject loan than running after defaulters: Madras HC

The judge said in this case SBI was right in rejecting the petitioner's loan application as petitioner's father was a defaulter.

29 Jun 2018 8:41 AM

Ousted MLAs case assigned to Madras HC

Vikas Singh pleaded for transfer of the case pointing out that there was a delay in pronouncement of the judgment.

28 Jun 2018 2:50 AM

The district administration had said on Sunday the leak was minor, and steps were being taken to empty the storage tanks as a safety precaution. (Photo: File/PTI)

Sterlite copper plant acid leak severe, says Vedanta; seeks power supply back

Vedanta Ltd further said inaction could lead to serious environmental consequences.

20 Jun 2018 7:47 PM

P Chidambaram's wife was last summoned by the agency for May 7 but she appealed against the summonses before the Madras High Court. (Photo: PTI)

ED summons P Chidambaram's wife again in Saradha ponzi scheme case

Officials said Nalini Chidambaram has been summoned at the Kolkata office of the central probe agency on June 20.

18 Jun 2018 4:32 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami (Photo: Asian Age)

Split verdict suits Tamil Nadu govt

The inequities engendered by various rulings by the Speaker and the court in the matter are obvious.

16 Jun 2018 6:58 AM

The MLAs were disqualified after they had called on Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit expressing lack of confidence in the leadership of Palanisamy and seeking a change of guard. (Photo: File/PTI)

Split verdict on 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs, case referred to third judge

Chief Justice Indira Banerjee upholds Speaker's order of disqualifying the MLAs, while Justice M Sundar strikes it down.

14 Jun 2018 2:30 PM

If the court quashes the disqualification, it would be a setback for the Palanisamy government, which could fall. (Photo: File/ANI)

Madras HC verdict on disqualification of 18 AIADMK MLAs today

The verdict could have a bearing on the stability of the TN govt led by CM Edappadi K Palanisamy, who had assumed office in February 2017.

14 Jun 2018 10:20 AM

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stall the release of Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala' which will hit the big screens tomorrow, June 7. (Photo: File)

Everybody anxiously awaiting release of 'Kaala', don't want to interfere: SC

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea by K S Rajashekaran, who sought an injunction against release of the movie.

06 Jun 2018 12:14 PM

Earlier, the Madras High Court had ordered re-postmortem of bodies of seven people who died during the protest. (Photo: File/PTI)

Madras HC allows autopsy of remaining 6 bodies of anti-Sterlite protest victims

The court said that along with the doctors from Tamil Nadu, a doctor from AIIMS, JIPMER and KIMS hospital will also be included.

05 Jun 2018 8:21 PM

The Madras High Court on Friday asked the Tamil Nadu government to explain the circumstances leading to firing in Thoothukudi. (Photo: File)

Don't disturb missing accused families in name of inquiry: HC to TN police

Madras High Court has asked Tamil Nadu govt to explain by June 6 the circumstances that led to firing in Thoothukudi.

01 Jun 2018 3:19 PM

The Court also directed the Centre to further direct states to stop the usage of use of non-prescribed books to prevent unnecessary burden amidst the young students. (Photo: File)

Madras HC prohibits assigning homework to CBSE students of Class 1, 2

The Court has asked CBSE to set up flying squads to inspect schools violating the new directive.

30 May 2018 12:21 PM

Smoke rises from burning vehicles after a violent protest demanding closure of Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper unit entered the 100th day in Tuticorin. (Photo: PTI)

Fresh firing kills 1 as anti-Sterlite stir spreads in Tamil Nadu

Inquiry panel is set up, to be headed by a retired HC judge.

24 May 2018 2:07 AM

Meanwhile, a commission headed by a retired High Court judge has been constituted to probe the incident. (Photo: PTI)

Bodies of deceased in anti-Sterlite protest to be preserved: Madras HC

Earlier in day, additional security was deployed outside the Thoothukudi General Hospital after a bus was set ablaze there by protesters.

23 May 2018 8:17 PM

11 people including a teenager were killed in anti-Sterlite protest in Tuticorin on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Madras HC stays expansion of Sterlite copper plant, day after protest

The company had filed an application in February to obtain environmental clearance to expand its plant in Tuticorin.

23 May 2018 12:00 PM

Angered over not being allowed to take out a rally the slogan-shouting protesters forcibly tried to push back the security personnel in riot gear. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

16-yr-old girl among 9 killed in anti-Sterlite protest in Tamil Nadu

Police said section 144 of CrPc has been invoked in and around the Sterlite unit to provide security as per Madras HC orders.

22 May 2018 3:45 PM

HC prudently avoids House controversies

The question is whether it has absolute legitimacy in terms of constitutional propriety of enjoying the confidence of a majority of legislators.

02 May 2018 2:39 AM

Nalini is presently serving a life sentence in the Vellore Central Prison. (Photo: File)

Madras HC rejects Rajiv Gandhi killer Nalini's plea for early release

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on the night of May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.

27 Apr 2018 11:59 AM

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