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 by · Published March 18, 2026

An objectionable Facebook post has cost 74-year-old Bharatanatyam dancer and former director of Kalakshetra Foundation Leela Samson ₹8 lakh. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar of #MadrasHighCourt on Tuesday quashed a criminal case booked against her for terming a female dance intern as the “mistress” of a male faculty member after Ms. Samson settled the matter amicably with the complainant. As per the settlement agreement, a public regret was expressed on Facebook and the complainant was paid ₹8 lakh

[18/03, 10:23] sekarreporter1: An objectionable Facebook post has cost 74-year-old Bharatanatyam dancer and former director of Kalakshetra Foundation Leela Samson ₹8 lakh. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar of #MadrasHighCourt on Tuesday quashed a criminal case...

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 by · Published March 18, 2026

the order relied upon is not a cogent material for the detaining authority to arrive at a subjective satisfaction.  Hence, there is non application of mind on the part of the detaining authority.  Accordingly, the detention order is liable to be quashed

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.03.2026 CORAM THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH AND THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE P.DHANABAL H.C.P.(MD)No.1374 of 2025 Karishma Kapoor                                          … Petitioner Vs 1....

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 by · Published March 18, 2026

In the result, the Habeas Corpus Petition is allowed and the order of detention passed in P.D.No.49 of 2025, dated 05.10.2025, by the second respondent is set aside. The detenu, viz., Rajeshkumar, S/o. Manivasakam, aged about 37 years, is directed to be released forthwith unless his detention is required in connection with any other case.                                                                         (N.A.V.,J..)      (P.D.B.,J.,)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT   DATED: 09.03.2026 CORAM THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH AND THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE P.DHANABAL H.C.P.(MD)No.1294 of 2025 R.Vembu         .. Petitioner / Wife...

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 by · Published March 18, 2026

Justice N Sathish Kumar and Justice M Jothiraman has issued the interim stay on an appeal filed by the State authorities. The Court also remarked that such issues could have been avoided if the temple management itself had taken steps to light the lamp as per the order.

The Madras High Court on Tuesday (17th March), stayed the contempt proceedings pending before a single judge of the Madurai bench over non-compliance of its order directing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the...

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 by · Published March 18, 2026

The Supreme Court held Canara Bank couldn’t divert funds against customer instructions, upholding the Madras HC order. The bank must follow client mandates or seek clarification—not unilaterally remit to another party.

[18/03, 07:44] sekarreporter1: ” TOP STORIES SUPREME COURT & HIGH COURTS IBC IPR GST/VAT/CST CUSTOMS/EXCISE/SERVICE TAX Top Stories Supreme Court & High Courts IBC IPR GST/VAT/CST CUSTOMS/EXCISE/SERVICE TAX INCOME TAX OTHER TAXES COMPANY LAW/LL/MSME...

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 by · Published March 17, 2026

Justice AD Jagadish Chandira noted that when there was nothing to show that the men had lit the combustible material, it could not be said that mischief had been committed.

[17/03, 20:25] sekarreporter1: https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/madras-high-court/madras-high-court-section-435-ipc-no-attempt-to-light-combustible-material-quashed-526732 [17/03, 20:25] sekarreporter1: The Madras High Court recently quashed a criminal case against a group of men for allegedly attempting to damage public property using combustible material near the Central...

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 by · Published March 17, 2026

As stated supra, we are inclined to follow up with the earlier direction issued by this Court in HCP(MD) No.1383 of 2024 dated 28.11.2024. Hence, there shall be a direction to the Director General of Police to file a status report before this Court. Depending upon the status report, this Court is inclined to issue further directions to ensure that a proper process is evolved in dealing with the persons committing offences by misusing their liberty, by resorting to cancellation of bail rather than detention orders passed under Act 14 of 1982. 15. Post this case under the caption, ‘for filing report’ on 07.04.2026. (N.A.V.,J.) (P.D.B.,J.) 10.03.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.03.2026 CORAM THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH AND THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE P.DHANABAL H.C.P.(MD)No.1319 of 2025 Palanivel Rajan @ Ptr Vinoth … Petitioner...

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