Madras High Court ruling
RSS Chief: Tamil Nadu Thiruparankundram Lamp Dispute Will Be Resolved Through Hindu Solidarity
Dec 11, 2025 01:39 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed confidence that the Thiruparankundram lamp lighting dispute in Tamil Nadu can be resolved through local Hindu strength without national intervention. The controversy involves the DMK government's Supreme Court appeal against a Madras High Court order allowing devotees to light the traditional Karthigai Deepam lamp at a stone pillar near a dargah, highlighting ongoing religious tensions in the region.
Madras High Court Orders Tamil Nadu to Pay 30% Compensation for Unrecovered Stolen Gold in Landmark Victim Rights Ruling
Nov 26, 2025 01:45 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has mandated that the Tamil Nadu Government must compensate victims of unresolved theft cases with 30% of their stolen gold's value. Justice B Pugalendhi's landmark ruling establishes this as a constitutional obligation when investigations remain "undetected" after years of ineffective police work. The judgment also implements comprehensive police accountability reforms including mandatory victim notification, specialized investigation teams, and enhanced training programs for investigating officers.
Madras High Court Rules: Non-Hindu Couples Must Follow Juvenile Justice Act for Legal Adoptions
Oct 21, 2025 05:34 pm CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that Muslim and Christian couples must follow the Juvenile Justice Act for legal adoptions rather than direct deed registration. Justice GR Swaminathan clarified that the JJ Act provides a secular framework for adoption regardless of religion, ensuring adopted children receive equal legal status as biological children. The ruling establishes a structured adoption process requiring registration on the national portal and timely processing by authorities.
Madras High Court Rules on Thiruparankundram Hill Dispute: Name Upheld and Religious Practices Regulated
Oct 11, 2025 03:31 pm CST
The Madras High Court has resolved a significant religious dispute involving Thiruparankundram Hill in Tamil Nadu, upholding its historical name and regulating religious practices. The third-judge ruling settled contentious issues regarding the hill's name, animal sacrifice at Sikkandar Badusha Dargah, and Muslim prayer rights at Nellithoppu area, establishing clear boundaries for religious coexistence at this archaeologically protected site.