madurai bench

Nine police officers received death sentences for the brutal custodial murder of father-son Jayaraj and Bennix in 2020. Despite the verdict, questions linger about the accountability of the magistrate who remanded the victims and the doctor who certified them fit, despite severe injuries. This case highlights systemic failures in protecting detainees' rights.

The court was hearing an appeal filed by a Hindu man (appellant) challenging the order passed by a family court in Madurai.

Tamil Nadu's major political parties are strategically revising their election manifestos, dropping past promises like the Sethusamudram project and increased Muslim reservation. This pragmatic approach reflects shifting public sentiment and electoral calculations, with parties prioritizing issues likely to yield better electoral returns in the upcoming polls.

The court observed that such appointments, at times, extended even to individuals whose only apparent qualification was their involvement in menial political activities like affixing posters during elections.

Madras High Court dismissed a plea seeking to prohibit political rallies and other events near a Madurai toll plaza. While rejecting the petitioner's general allegations, the court emphasized that authorities must ensure toll plazas are maintained hassle-free and no illegal exemptions are granted.