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Justice Anand Venkatesh was referring to T. Wilson v. District Collector, Kanyakumari Dist and Ors. (2021) where a coordinate bench had held that a religious right cannot be claimed to be absolute and prayer meetings

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Justice Anand Venkatesh was referring to T. Wilson v. District Collector, Kanyakumari Dist and Ors. (2021) where a coordinate bench had held that a religious right cannot be claimed to be absolute and prayer meetings

The Madras High Court has reiterated that a house cannot be converted into a prayer hall without necessary permission from the authorities. “ It is clear from the above judgment that conducting prayer meetings in...

MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE   W.P(MD)No.3482 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD) No.2464 of 2025   M.Daniel Simiyon Sudan                                                 … Petitioner Vs     1. The District Collector,

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MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE   W.P(MD)No.3482 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD) No.2464 of 2025   M.Daniel Simiyon Sudan                                                 … Petitioner Vs     1. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT                                            DATED : 10.06.2025   CORAM:   THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE   W.P(MD)No.3482 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD)...

23.In the present writ petition, regarding the facts of the present writ petition, the respondents are directed to initiate enforcement action by following the procedures as contemplated under the Act and Rules and demolish the unauthorized constructions, if any, identified, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 24.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.  Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 25.Registry is directed to list the matter on 07.08.2025 for reporting compliance.                                                              [S.M.S.,  J.]          [A.D.M.C., J.]                                                                                                                     10.06.2025          Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No LR To 1.  The District Collector,Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli. 2.  The Tahsildar, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District. 3.  The Block Development Officer, Manikandam Union, Tiruchirappalli District. 4.  The Village President,Punganur Panchayat, Tiruchirappalli. 5.  The State of Tamil Nadu, The Chief Secretary, Fort St.George, Chennai – 9. S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J. LR W.P(MD)No.3482 of 2025   10.06.2025

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23.In the present writ petition, regarding the facts of the present writ petition, the respondents are directed to initiate enforcement action by following the procedures as contemplated under the Act and Rules and demolish the unauthorized constructions, if any, identified, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 24.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.  Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 25.Registry is directed to list the matter on 07.08.2025 for reporting compliance.                                                              [S.M.S.,  J.]          [A.D.M.C., J.]                                                                                                                     10.06.2025          Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No LR To 1.  The District Collector,Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli. 2.  The Tahsildar, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District. 3.  The Block Development Officer, Manikandam Union, Tiruchirappalli District. 4.  The Village President,Punganur Panchayat, Tiruchirappalli. 5.  The State of Tamil Nadu, The Chief Secretary, Fort St.George, Chennai – 9. S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J. LR W.P(MD)No.3482 of 2025   10.06.2025

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.06.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE W.    P(MD)No.3482 of 2025and W.M.P.(MD) No.2464 of 2025 M.Daniel Simiyon Sudan                             ...

view of the above, this Court is inclined to set aside the order dated 04.04.2025 passed in Crl.M.P.No.36253 of 2024 in S.C.No.426 of 2024 on the file of the I Additional Sessions Court, Chennai.  Accordingly, it is hereby set aside and the petitioner is discharged from the charge under Section 306 of IPC. 12.        In the result, this Criminal Revision Case stands allowed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 09.06.2025 Index   : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order Lpp To 1.               The I Additional Sessions Judge,Chennai. 2.               The Inspector of Police (L &O),F-2, Egmore Police Station, Egmore, Chenani – 600 008. 3.               The Public Prosecutor,High Court, Madras.  of 11 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. Lpp Crl.R.C.No.689 of 2025 09.06.2025  of 11

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view of the above, this Court is inclined to set aside the order dated 04.04.2025 passed in Crl.M.P.No.36253 of 2024 in S.C.No.426 of 2024 on the file of the I Additional Sessions Court, Chennai.  Accordingly, it is hereby set aside and the petitioner is discharged from the charge under Section 306 of IPC. 12.        In the result, this Criminal Revision Case stands allowed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 09.06.2025 Index   : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order Lpp To 1.               The I Additional Sessions Judge,Chennai. 2.               The Inspector of Police (L &O),F-2, Egmore Police Station, Egmore, Chenani – 600 008. 3.               The Public Prosecutor,High Court, Madras.  of 11 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. Lpp Crl.R.C.No.689 of 2025 09.06.2025  of 11

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09.06.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.R.C.No.689 of 2025 and Crl.M.P.No.10462 of 2025 K.Mohanraj                      …..           Petitioner Vs The State, rep by its Inspector of...

Murugan temple   Additional Public Prosecutor      JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.)

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Murugan temple   Additional Public Prosecutor      JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.06.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR W.A(MD)No.1673 of 2025 and C.M.P(MD)No.9366 of 2025 M.Arasupandi … Appellant /                                      ...

accordingly, the respondents are directed to treat the petitioner as retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation as ‘Draughtsman’ on 31.05.2014 and settle all his terminal benefits, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. 29.10.2024 skr Index  : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes / No To 1.               The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu,    Revenue Department, Secretariat,     Chennai – 600 009. 2.               The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement,    Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 3.               The Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records,    Salem District, Salem. MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. skr W.P.No.29673 of 2015

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accordingly, the respondents are directed to treat the petitioner as retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation as ‘Draughtsman’ on 31.05.2014 and settle all his terminal benefits, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. 29.10.2024 skr Index  : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes / No To 1.               The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu,    Revenue Department, Secretariat,     Chennai – 600 009. 2.               The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement,    Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 3.               The Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records,    Salem District, Salem. MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. skr W.P.No.29673 of 2015

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED  : 29.10.2024 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR W.        P.No.29673 of 2015and M.P.No.2 of 2015 and W.M.P.Nos.22510 and 22512 of 2017 K.Selvaraju    …  Petitioner...

we also request learned Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Madras to assign Criminal O.P. No.17521/2025 and other related / connected matters arising out of Crime No.101/2025 to another Bench. 5.      Consequently, the direction of the High Court to the respondents to secure and take action against the petitioner is hereby set aside. 6.      Special Leave Petition is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. (NEHA GUPTA)                                (AVGV RAMU)

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we also request learned Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Madras to assign Criminal O.P. No.17521/2025 and other related / connected matters arising out of Crime No.101/2025 to another Bench. 5.      Consequently, the direction of the High Court to the respondents to secure and take action against the petitioner is hereby set aside. 6.      Special Leave Petition is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of. (NEHA GUPTA)                                (AVGV RAMU)

ITEM NO.20               COURT NO.11               SECTION II-C S U P R E M E  C O U R T  O F  I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal...

The entire exercise shall be completed by the respondents within a period of 4 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 17.           This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.                         27.02.2025 Neutral Citation : Yes / No arb To: 1.The Principal Secretary to Government,    Government of Tamil Nadu,    Housing and Urban Development Department,    Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Managing Director,    Tamil Nadu Housing Board,    Chennai – 600 035. 3.The Deputy Secretary to Government,    Housing and Urban Development Department,    Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. C.SARAVANAN, J. arb  W.P.No.7159 of 2015                                                                                            27.02.2025                                                                               

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The entire exercise shall be completed by the respondents within a period of 4 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 17.           This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.                         27.02.2025 Neutral Citation : Yes / No arb To: 1.The Principal Secretary to Government,    Government of Tamil Nadu,    Housing and Urban Development Department,    Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Managing Director,    Tamil Nadu Housing Board,    Chennai – 600 035. 3.The Deputy Secretary to Government,    Housing and Urban Development Department,    Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. C.SARAVANAN, J. arb  W.P.No.7159 of 2015                                                                                            27.02.2025                                                                               

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED  :  27.02.2025  CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN      W.P.No.7159 of 2015 H.S.Srinivasa Rao, S/o.H.Sripad Rao                 …   Petitioner                      Vs. 1.Government of Tamil...

MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.  P.(Crl.) No.73 of 2025and W.M.P.(Crl.) Nos.35 & 37 of 2025 Vikram Ravindran Vs. The Joint Director, Directorate of Enforcement

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MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.  P.(Crl.) No.73 of 2025and W.M.P.(Crl.) Nos.35 & 37 of 2025 Vikram Ravindran Vs. The Joint Director, Directorate of Enforcement

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Reserved on 18.06.2025 Pronounced on 20.06.2025 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.  P.(Crl.) No.73 of 2025and W.M.P.(Crl.) Nos.35 & 37...

MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.  P.(Crl.) No.71 of 2025and W.M.P.(Crl.) Nos.34, 36 & 38 of 2025 Akash Baskaran Vs. The Joint Director, Directorate of Enforcement,

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MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.  P.(Crl.) No.71 of 2025and W.M.P.(Crl.) Nos.34, 36 & 38 of 2025 Akash Baskaran Vs. The Joint Director, Directorate of Enforcement,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Reserved on 18.06.2025 Pronounced on 20.06.2025 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.  P.(Crl.) No.71 of 2025and W.M.P.(Crl.) Nos.34, 36 &...

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