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False Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Husband and In-Laws Amount to Mental Cruelty: Madras High Court

Divorce granted to husband; Court says defamatory claims without proof can cause lasting stigma The Madras High Court has held that making unsubstantiated...

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Madras High Court Affirms LGBTQ+ Right to ‘Chosen Families’, Slams Police and Parental Interference

In a landmark and progressive ruling, the Madras High Court has reinforced that LGBTQIA+ individuals in India have the constitutional right to form...

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Madras High Court Orders Removal of Caste Names from Educational Institutions and Societies

In a landmark judgment aimed at dismantling caste-based identity in the education sector and society, the Madras High Court has directed the removal...

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Madras High Court Slams Magistrate, Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation for Denied Maternity Leave

In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has ordered a compensation of ₹1 lakh for an office assistant who was unjustly denied...

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Madras High Court Allows Temple Land for Metro, Says “God Will Forgive Us”

In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has allowed the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to proceed with its original plan of...

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Threat to Stop Testimony Not Same as Threat to Give False Evidence: Madras High Court

HC Quashes Section 195A Charge Against Lawyer, Cautions Against Courtroom Presence The Madras High Court has ruled that threatening a witness to refrain...

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Madras High Court Rules trial Courts Cannot Deny Video Conferencing for Lawyers

Court Also Orders Better Facilities for Lawyers and Protection of Prisoners’ Rights In a landmark decision, the Madras High Court has ruled that...

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Madras High Court Criticizes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Terminology for LGBTQ+, Calls for Reforms

In a significant statement, the Madras High Court has called for a change in how the LGBTQIA+ community is perceived, questioning the continued...