Plea seeks TN govt to fence abandoned quarries & mines
Madras HC controversy: Can a judge hear a case against self? What experts say
A row erupted when Justice GR Swaminathan presided over a matter in which criminal contempt proceedings were initiated against advocate S Vanchinathan
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‘Deeply disturbing’
Henri Tiphagne, a veteran human rights defender and senior advocate at the MaduraiBench of the Madras High Court said that the court’s handling of the matter was “deeply disturbing”.
Madras HC judge hears case against self, calls advocate ‘comedy piece’
During Monday’s hearing, Justice Swaminathan reprimandedVanchinathan for what he described as a relentless and baselesscampaign against the judiciary
The courtroom of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court witnessed an unusualscene on Monday (July 28) when Justice GR Swaminathan directly criticised anadvocate, who had filed a complaint against him alleging caste bias, calling him a“comedy piece.”
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Tensions Rise in Thiruparankundram
Recent controversies over the ownership and religious practices on the hill have led to growing friction between communities.
The historically peaceful town of Thiruparankundram, located in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, is now at the centre of rising communal tensions. For over two centuries, Hindus, Muslims, and Jains have coexisted in this sacred space. However, recent controversies over the ownership and religious practices on the hill have led to growing friction between communities.
Pilgrim town in Madurai district tensed, security heightened
To prevent any violence in the region, authorities have clamped prohibitory orders and additional police personnel have been deployed to monitor the entire pilgrim town round the clock
The police have denied permission for public meetings organised by religious and political groups, citing the prohibitory orders imposed in town. (HT photo)
MADURAI: The state police told the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday that investigation into the death of a 20-year-old female found dead in a well in her Pudukkottai house, was proceeding on the right lines.
The additional public prosecutor made the statement when the court was hearing a petition filed by father of the deceased R Sowmya, V Ramesh seeking a direction to conduct a re-postmortem.
