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  The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench suggested allowing five court-named persons to offer 15-minute symbolic prayers near the Deepathoon atop Tirupparankundram hill, amid a contempt plea over Karthigai Deepam lighting and political controversy surrounding prohibitory orders 

Madras High Court set aside a single judge’s order directing CBFC to certify actor Vijay’s film *Jana Nayagan*, citing lack of opportunity for CBFC to respond. The decision revives uncertainty over the film’s release, reportedly Vijay’s last before entering politics

The Madras High Court, Madurai Bench, upheld a single judge’s order permitting lighting of a lamp on the ‘Deepathoon’ stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill, affirming the site belongs to the Lord Subramania Swamy Temple, hailed as a victory by devotees

The TN government has challenged a Madras High Court single judge's order to light the Karthigai Deepam at the Thiruparankundram hilltop lamp post, citing exceeded jurisdiction and law and order concerns. The state objected to the deployment of CISF for a religious ritual, arguing the order incited protests and tension

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed that the traditional lamp be lit atop the Thirupparankundram hill at the Deepathoon stone pillar during the Karthigai Deepam festival, with CISF protection to ensure compliance.

Music director Ilayaraaja informed the Madras High Court that two of his compositions were used in the Tamil film *Dude* without consent. The court asked him to file a separate plea and scheduled the main copyright case for November 19

The Karur stampede toll climbed to 40 with one more death, while 67 remain hospitalized. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, has moved the Madras High Court seeking an impartial probe. PM Modi announced compensation for victims’ families

Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, formerly Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. He succeeds Justice Sujoy Paul, now transferred to Calcutta

With the court now involved, the makers of HIT 3 will have to present their side of the story soon. Whether the issue gets resolved or takes a more serious turn remains to be seen.

Stand-up comedian, Kunal Kamra, who is facing multiple criminal cases over controversial remarks on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde, petitioned the Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail

The Madras High Court had set aside TNPCB notice holding that the facilities set up by the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore would fall under the education category

The case pertains to the alleged unauthorised use of visuals from the Tamil movie 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' in the Netflix docu-drama 'Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale'

Justice S. Sounthar, while hearing the petition filed by the Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA), questioned the feasibility of such a restriction, stating, “Reviewers are entitled to review any film; it is their opinion.”

This year, the Sangita Kalanidhi Award has been conferred upon T. M. Krishna in recognition of his sustained excellence throughout a long career in Carnatic music.

Kasthuri’s arrest came after the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court denied her anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged derogatory remarks against the Telugu community. A special police team detained her in Egmore on Saturday night and transported her by road from Hyderabad to Chennai.

Speaking on the occasion, Justice Nagarjun said he would work in coordination with all stakeholders and work towards providing power at affordable tariff to all the consumers.

The Supreme Court has transferred a habeas corpus petition from the high court involving a man who claims his two daughters are being held captive at Isha Foundation. A habeas corpus petition seeks a court order to produce a missing or illegally detained person. #SupremeCourt #IshaFoundation

The Bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, sets aside Madras HC order; lays down certain guidelines on child pornography and its legal consequences

The Minister also charged that illegal road works are also being carried out, inconveniencing daily commuters and patients visiting Chennai General Hospital and Chennai Multispecialty Hospital

Justice Nagarjun was a judge of High Court of Telangana and was transferred to Madras High Court in April, 2023.