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Migrated In Search Of Employment, Unable To Pay Fine: Madras High Court Reduces Default Sentence Imposed On Bangladeshi National

The Madras High Court recently upheld the conviction of a Bangladeshi national for violating the provisions of the Foreigners Act and entering India without a valid passport, visa, or travel documents. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 487] Though Justice Nirmal Kumar upheld the sentence of 2 years and a fine of Rs 10,000, the court noted that the individuals had migrated to India in search of employment and were unable to pay the fine amount. Thus, considering the pecuniary circumstances, the court...

Sympathy Cant Replace Proof Of Negligence: Madras High Court Reduces Compensation To Woman For Failed Tubectomy

The Madras High Court recently set aside an order granting Rs 3 Lakh compensation to a woman who underwent fourth pregnancy as a result of a failed tubectomy. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 486] The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan observed that the risk of failure of tubectomy was a medically recognised fact and even as per the Standards and Quality...

“Hinduism Is Inclusive, Abrahamic Religions Inherently Exclusive”: Madras High Court While Upholding Denial Of FCRA Registration To Zen Trust

The Madras High Court recently upheld the rejection of an application filed by a charitable trust seeking registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA), holding that the trust had failed to correctly disclose its religious character. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 485] A Division Bench comprising Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice MD Sumathi observed that the trust itself claimed to subscribe to Zen Buddhist philosophy and that Zen Buddhism is a variant of the Mahayana Buddhist...

Advocate Moves Madras High Court Seeking FIR Against TN Minister Marie Wilson For His Statement Admitting That He Gave Bribe

An advocate has moved the Madras High Court seeking directions to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to immediately register an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister Marie Wilson for his statement admitting that he had given a bribe to the previous regime in connection with his private educational institution. As per the petitioner, on August 24, 2026, the...

Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar Moves Madras High Court Against Order Allowing DMK Party To Sue Him For Defamation

Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar has approached the Madras High Court challenging a single judge's order, permitting the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party to sue him for defamatory statements linking the party to the POCSO case involving granite baron Veeramani. The impugned order also permitted DMK to sue TVK Minister Aadhav Arjuna.Justice N Satish Kumar and Justice GK Muthukumar admitted the appeal and adjourned the hearing to October 13. It may be noted that...

Veeramani POCSO Case: Media Houses Oppose Injunction Before Madras High Court, Say Informed Debate On Child Assault Cases Can Further Justice

The Republic TV, represented by Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, on Tuesday (October 6) told the Madras High Court that an informed and educated debate on what happened in the POCSO case involving granite baron Veeramani will only further the cause of justice. The submissions were made before Justice V Lakshminarayanan, urging the court to modify an earlier interim...

“Groups Fighting Over Non-Existing Concept Of Caste”: Madras High Court Asks HR&CE Joint Commissioner To Decide Temple Festival Dispute

The Madras High Court recently directed the Joint Commissioner of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department to decide issues with respect to the conduct of the temple festival in Arulmigu Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, without reference to caste. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 484] Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy noted that the issues with respect to who was entitled to...

Rithanya Dowry Death Case: Madras High Court Directs Return Of 100 Sovereigns Of Gold & Car To Deceaseds Father

In the Rithanya dowry death case, the Madras High Court has directed the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Avinashi Sub Division – Tiruppur District) to hand over 100 sovereigns of gold and a Volvo car, which were given as dowry to be handed over to Rithanya's father. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 483] 27-year-old Rithanya had committed suicide in July last year, over alleged dowry harassment....

Woman Made To Believe Man Had Divorced First Wife Entitled To Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that a woman, who was not aware of the husband's earlier marriage and was made to believe that the first wife had been divorced, would be entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC (Section 144 BNSS). The court thus ordered maintenance to be paid to a woman, who was argued to be the husband's second wife. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 482] "Though the...

Madras High Court Permits DMK To Sue TN Ministers Aadhav Arjuna, CTR Nirmal Kumar Over Defamatory Remarks In Veeramani POCSO Case

The Madras High Court on Monday (October 5) allowed an application filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking leave of the court to sue Tamil Nadu Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and CTR Nirmal Kumar, and others for alleged defamatory statements against the party in connection with the POCSO case involving granite baron Veeramani.Justice Govindarajan Thilakavadi allowed the application,...

Madras High Court Calls For Mandatory Attachment Of Properties Suspected To Be Acquired Through Corruption, Suggests Amendment To PC Act

The Madras High Court has suggested amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act to ensure that properties, which are believed to have been obtained through corrupt means, are mandatorily attached and are not dealt with during the pendency of proceedings. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 478] Justice B Pugalendhi observed that such a strong and deterrent measure will put fear in the minds...