What Should A Woman Do To Remove From Internet Her Intimate Photos/Videos Uploaded Without Consent? Madras High Court Asks Centre

The Madras High Court has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to explain the steps to be taken by a victim girl when her intimate photos/videos are posted online without consent. Justice Anand Venkatesh said that considering the social framework of the country, not all girls would be willing to go to the police station and give complaints. However, noting...

DVAC Cannot Ignore Corruption Complaints Over Absence Of Documents, Must Gather Evidence Itself: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that the Department of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption should not brush aside complaints merely because of the absence of documents. The court added that the DVAC was a specialised investigative agency and must gather evidence across all departments. “The purpose of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department is not to function as a post...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 7 to July 13, 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 229 To 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 238 NOMINAL INDEX Abimani v. Government of India and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 229 The State of Tamil Nadu v. Tvl. Aro Granite Industries Ltd., 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 230 M/s.Axeon Marketing India v. The Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Group 2) and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 231 Krishna @ Krishnakumar v. The State,...

Party Can't Evade Two-Tier Arbitration By Questioning Authority Of Appellate Tribunal To Dismiss Appeal On Grounds Of Limitation: Madras HC

The Madras High Court bench of Justice Abdul Quddhose has held that once the petitioner chooses to file the appeal instead of directly approaching the Court under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, the petitioner cannot wriggle out of the two-tier arbitration, by stating that they were not given an opportunity by the Appellate Tribunal to prosecute the appeal on grounds of...

Madras High Court Half Yearly Digest: January - June 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 1 to 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 222 NOMINAL INDEX S Ve Shekar v State, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 1 Thol.Thirumavalavan v. Dr.V.Vedha @ Dhamodharan, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 2 Mark Studio India Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 3 Dr Jenbagalakshmi v The State of Tamil Nadu and Another, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 4 M. Nagappan...

Protests Are Not Meant For Fun, Can't Be Held At Whims And Fancies Of Political Parties: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that protests should not be conducted at the whims and fancies of political parties. Justice B. Pugalendhi highlighted that political parties have a responsibility towards the general public who would be affected by the protests. The court added that the right to protest should not affect the right of the general public who are not associated...

“Behaviour Stems From Internalised Misogyny”: Madras High Court Reduces Sentence Of Women Who Admonished Minor Leading To Her Suicide

The Madras High Court has reduced the sentence imposed on two women who had admonished a teen girl for having a relationship with their nephew, eventually leading to the girl's suicide. While the court upheld the conviction, Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy was inclined to reduce the sentence imposed on the women, noting the mitigating factors. The court noted the background of the...

After State's Assurance To Clear Dues, Madras High Court Keeps Order Restricting TNSTC Buses From Plying On Toll Plazas In Abeyance

The Madras High Court has kept in abeyance its order restricting buses belonging to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation from passing through four toll plazas on the National Highway in Tamil Nadu over unpaid toll arrears. Justice Anand Venkatesh has kept the order in abeyance for two weeks following a request made by the State government. Additional Advocate General J Ravindran,...

NCLT Is Bound To Appoint IRP Proposed By Corporate Debtor: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court on Monday held that the suggestions of the financial creditor, operational creditor, or corporate debtor with regard to the appointment of the IRP are liable to be accepted. While hearing a writ petition challenging the appointment of an Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai, the Madras High Court...

Madras High Court Sentences Lawyer To 4 Months Imprisonment For Disobeying Judicial Order; Also Orders Disciplinary Action

The Madras High Court has sentenced an advocate to 4 months' simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2000 for disobeying and violating its orders. Justice N Satish Kumar noted that a fine alone would not meet the ends of justice and thus decided to sentence the lawyer to 4 months' imprisonment. The court thus directed the Registry to issue a necessary warrant and directed the lawyer to...

Madras High Court Restrains State Buses From Plying Through 4 Toll Plazas On National Highway Over Unpaid Dues

The Madras High Court has restrained the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation from passing its buses through four toll plazas on the National Highway in Tamil Nadu over unpaid toll arrears. While taking the extreme step, Justice Anand Venkatesh added that the court was aware of the consequences of such an order but it was necessary to “jolt” the officials, who would otherwise...

Madras High Court Asks MEITY To Take Down Non-Consensual Intimate Photos & Videos Of Woman Lawyer Posted By Partner Within 48 Hours

The Madras High Court has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to take down, within 48 hours, the intimate photos and videos of a woman advocate which had been posted online by her partner without her consent.Justice Anand Venkatesh directed the Ministry to take steps to take down the video within 48 hours and file a compliance report by July 14. The court suo...