Madras High Court: News
'Jana Nayagan' censor row: HC verdict scheduled for January 27
The Madras High Court will deliver its verdict on January 27, 2026, regarding the CBFC's appeal against a single judge's order to grant a U/A 16+ certificate for actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan.
Madras HC reserves verdict in Vijay's tax penalty case
The Madras High Court has reserved its verdict on actor Vijay's 2022 writ petition challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty by the Income Tax Department.
Andhra weighs Australia-style social media ban for kids under 16
The Andhra Pradesh government is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, similar to Australia's recent legislation.
'Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatana Dharma remarks are hate speech: Madras court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell head Amit Malviya.
Madras HC reserves order in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release case
In a significant development, the Madras High Court reserved its order in the appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) against a single judge's directive to grant a U/A 16+ certificate to Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan.
CBFC tells court 14 cuts for 'Jana Nayagan' were provisional
The 14 cuts mandated by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in the upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, were "intermediary" and not final.
SC dismisses plea seeking censor nod for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea from KVN Productions, the producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, seeking clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Amid 'Jana Nayagan' row, Vijay's 'Theri' re-release pushed back
The much-anticipated re-release of Vijay's blockbuster film, Theri, has been postponed. The production house V Creations announced on social media on Tuesday that the postponement was requested by producers of other films releasing during the same festive window.
HC reduces rape conviction in deaf-mute survivor's case
The Madras High Court has reduced a man's rape conviction involving a deaf and mute woman to cheating.
'Flabbergasting': Producer comments on 'Jana Nayagan'-CBFC legal tussle
The ongoing legal dispute between the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the makers of Jana Nayagan has drawn attention from industry insiders.
'Modi, you'll never...': Rahul blames Centre for blocking 'Jana Nayagan'
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of attacking Tamil culture by attempting to block actor-politician Vijay's film Jana Nayagan.
Madras HC orders anti-piracy measures for Aamir Khan's 'Happy Patel'
In a bid to safeguard the upcoming Hindi film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos from piracy, the Madras High Court has issued an ad-interim anti-piracy order.
Madras HC protects Kamal Haasan's personality rights, allows satire
The Madras High Court has granted actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan a significant interim relief in his personality rights case.
'Jana Nayagan' delayed: Producers reach SC, request hearing tomorrow
The producers of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, have moved the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order that stayed a directive to grant Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) clearance to the movie.
Kamal Haasan moves Madras HC to protect personality rights
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has filed a John Doe suit (case against unknown individuals) in the Madras High Court to protect his personality rights, reported The Hindu.
'Jana Nayagan' makers approach Supreme Court over certification row: Reports
The makers of Vijay's Jana Nayagan have approached the Supreme Court, challenging an interim stay by the Madras High Court on the film's certification, reported India Today.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' won't release for at least 2 weeks
The Madras High Court has temporarily stayed an earlier order that directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate for the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay.
Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' receives CBFC nod just in time for release
The much-anticipated Tamil film Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and directed by Sudha Kongara, has reportedly cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) process with a U/A 16+ certificate.
Big relief: HC orders CBFC to clear Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
The Madras High Court ordered the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A 16+ certificate for the film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay.
'Jana Nayagan' delay: Tamil film industry voices support for Vijay
The Tamil film industry has come out in support of actor Thalapathy Vijay after the makers of his upcoming film Jana Nayagan announced its postponement due to a censor certificate delay.
Certification issue delays 'Jana Nayagan': When will Vijay's film release?
The release of Vijay's highly anticipated film Jana Nayagan has been officially postponed from its Friday, January 9, release, owing to certification issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
'Jana Nayagan' censor certificate issue: HC to hear case tomorrow
The Madras High Court has postponed the hearing of a petition filed by the makers of Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay.
CBI summons Vijay for questioning in Karur stampede case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned actor-politician Vijay for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case.
Madras HC upholds order allowing lamp lighting near Madurai dargah
The Madras High Court has upheld an order permitting the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at a stone pillar near the Hazarath Sultan Sikkandar Badhusha Avuliya Dargah on the Thiruparankundram hills.
Madras HC clears Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' for release
The Madras High Court has given the green light for the Pongal release of Parasakthi, helmed by Sudha Kongara and starring Sivakarthikeyan.
Madras HC orders probe into 'Parasakthi' plagiarism allegations
The Madras High Court has ordered an investigation by the South Indian Film Writers Association (SWAN) into allegations of story theft against the upcoming Tamil film Parasakthi.
'All Hindus should think': TN man self-immolates over lamp-lighting row
A 40-year-old man, Poornachandran, died by suicide in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.
Opposition MPs move impeachment motion against judge over lamp-lighting row
A group of MPs from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc has filed an impeachment notice against Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan.
DMK MPs move to impeach judge over lamp order: Report
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Members of Parliament are planning to impeach Judge GR Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, according to a report by India Today.
ED wants FIR against TN Minister in ₹1,020cr tender manipulation
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed a major scam in Tamil Nadu's Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department.
Ajith's 'Good Bad Ugly' can't use Ilaiyaraaja songs: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition from the makers of the Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, upholding composer Ilaiyaraaja's exclusive rights to his songs.
Ilaiyaraaja triumphs in copyright dispute over 'Dude' songs
In a significant victory for composer Ilaiyaraaja, the Madras High Court has ordered the immediate removal of two songs from the hit Tamil film Dude.
TV and YouTube creators can't misuse Ilaiyaraaja's name, photo anymore
The Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of renowned musician R Ilaiyaraaja, protecting his personality rights.
What is Vishal's ₹21cr legal dispute with Lyca Productions?
Actor Vishal is embroiled in a legal dispute with Lyca Productions over an alleged unpaid amount of over ₹21cr.
India mandates 24-hour takedown of non-consensual intimate content online
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that mandates online intermediaries to remove or disable access to non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) content within 24 hours of being reported.
Cryptocurrency is property under Indian law, rules Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that cryptocurrency is a form of property under Indian law.
Tamil Nadu voter list revision to begin in a week
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Madras High Court that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu will start within a week.
ED summons Tamil actors Srikanth, Krishna in drug case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Tamil actors K Srikanth and Krishna Kumar in a money laundering case linked to alleged cocaine trafficking, officials told PTI on Friday.
Ilaiyaraaja copyright case: Sony Music refuses to reveal revenue details
Sony Music Entertainment India Private Limited refused to share the statement of accounts regarding the revenue earned through "commercial exploitation" of songs composed by legendary musician R Ilaiyaraaja for certain movies.
'Vijay's TVK not recognized': ECI tells court in stampede case
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Madras High Court that actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party is not a recognized political entity.
SC seeks response from Ilaiyaraaja's firm in Sony copyright case
The Supreme Court of India asked Ilaiyaraaja Music N Management Pvt Ltd (IMMA) to respond to a plea by Sony Entertainment on Wednesday.
After Vijay, Trisha, Nayanthara, Ilaiyaraaja's Chennai studio gets bomb threat
A bomb threat email sent to renowned music director Ilaiyaraaja's studio in T. Nagar, Chennai, sparked a security scare on Tuesday.
Karur stampede case: SC orders CBI probe, forms committee
The Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu, which took place on September 27, Bar and Bench reported.
Karur stampede: Madras HC slams Vijay's party for absconding
The Madras High Court has slammed the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party of actor-turned-politician Vijay over a stampede in Karur last week.
'You fled stampede scene, showed no remorse': Court blasts Vijay
The Madras High Court has slammed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders, including party chief Vijay, for their actions during the recent Karur stampede.
'Why no panel for Manipur?': Stalin questions Karur fact-finding mission
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for sending a delegation of opposition MPs to Karur after a deadly stampede.
'Who're you?' Court refuses CBI probe into Vijay rally stampede
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has refused to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur.
Karur stampede: Petitioner claims Vijay's exclusion from FIR is political
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay's name has been excluded from the First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the recent Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives, due to "political reasons."
'Vijay arrived 4hrs late, crowd grew restless': Karur stampede FIR
Actor-politician Vijay sat inside his campaign van in Velusamypuram in Karur for an extended period during his September 27 rally, causing restlessness among the crowd, according to an FIR into the stampede.
Madras HC to hear petition against Vijay's rally today
The Madras High Court will hear a petition today from a stampede victim at actor-politician Vijay's rally.
Vijay's party alleges DMK conspiracy in Karur stampede
Actor-politician Vijay's party, the Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (TVK), has alleged a conspiracy by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) behind a deadly stampede at a rally in Karur.
Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to probe actor Vijay's rally stampede incident
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a judicial inquiry into the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur.
Ilaiyaraaja's case against Sony Music: HC seeks revenue details
The Madras High Court has ordered Sony Music Entertainment India Private Limited to disclose the revenue earned from the "commercial exploitation" of composer Ilaiyaraaja's musical works.
Madras High Court receives bomb threat again; searches on
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court was evacuated on Friday after receiving a bomb threat via email. The threat was sent to the Registrar's office of the high court, prompting an immediate security response.
'Good Bad Ugly' removed from Netflix amid Ilaiyaraaja copyright battle
The Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, starring actor Ajith Kumar, has been removed from Netflix due to a copyright infringement suit filed by veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja.
Ilaiyaraaja-'Good Bad Ugly' copyright case: No film screenings, orders HC
The Madras High Court has temporarily restrained the Telangana-based production company, Mythri Movie Makers, from exhibiting, screening, selling, distributing, publishing, or broadcasting their film Good Bad Ugly (GBU) with three songs by legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.
Flipkart is facing GST probe over alleged billing malpractice
Flipkart, the Walmart-owned online marketplace, is facing a preliminary investigation over allegations of altering its billing structure to reduce its goods and services tax (GST) liability.
'Coolie's 'A' certificate drama: CBFC sticks by its decision
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has defended its decision to give an adults-only ('A') certificate to Rajinikanth's latest film Coolie.
Madras HC allows Anirudh's concert, organizers told to ensure safety
The Madras High Court has allowed music composer Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum World Tour Concert to go ahead as planned on Saturday at Kuvathur.
Why Anirudh's concert might not happen: Court case explained
The Madras High Court has agreed to hear an urgent writ petition on Friday against Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum World Tour concert, scheduled for Saturday at Seekinamkuppam near Kuvathur on the East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai.
Why are 'Coolie' makers fighting 'A' certificate now?
The producers of superstar Rajinikanth's latest action thriller Coolie have filed a petition in the Madras High Court against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
TV actor who threatened Kamal Haasan seeks anticipatory bail
Television actor T. Ravichandran has moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed against him by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Chennai.
'Coolie': Madras HC orders Reliance, Airtel to block pirated links
The Madras High Court has ordered 36 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block "rogue websites" from streaming pirated versions of the upcoming film Coolie.
Tamil Nadu government will protect theaters screening 'Kingdom' amid protests
The Tamil Nadu government has assured the Madras High Court that it will provide protection to theaters screening Vijay Deverakonda's film Kingdom.
Supreme Court quashes HC order banning MK Stalin-named scheme
The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed an interim order of the Madras High Court, which had banned the Tamil Nadu government from using Chief Minister MK Stalin's name for the "Ungaludan Stalin" scheme.
Madras HC orders removal of 'Bad Girl' teaser; here's why
The Madras High Court recently ordered the removal of the teaser for Varsha Bharath's upcoming film, Bad Girl, from social media platforms.
'It's sad that...': Vanitha laments after Ilaiyaraaja sues over song
Actor-director Vanitha Vijayakumar has responded to the legal trouble her film Mrs & Mr is facing.