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EC could do better than 'seek for fetters on media', says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the constitutional authorities can do better than to complain and ask for shackles on the media

SC refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras High Court against EC

The Supreme Court refused to expunge critical remarks of the Madras High Court holding the poll panel responsible for surge in Covid cases in country

EC plea on media 'too far fetched', it can't be restrained to report: SC

The Supreme Court Monday termed as too far fetched the poll panel's plea for restraining media from reporting remarks in court proceedings and came out in support of high courts

Don't want to demoralise HCs, they are vital pillars: SC on EC's plea

The Supreme Court on Monday said it does not want to demoralise high courts as they are vital pillars of democracy.

EC moves SC against Madras HC observations on surge in Covid-19 cases

The Madras High Court had observed that the responsible EC officials should probably be tried on murder charges for their failure to ensure adherence to Covid-19 protocols during the election process

EC 'most irresponsible institution' in country: Madras HC on Covid surge

The bench even said that EC officials may be booked under murder charges for allowing political parties to take out rallies and meetings

Holding polls constitutional obligation, BJP followed EC protocols: Nadda

Statement comes hours after the Madras HC criticises the panel for not doing enough to stop political parties from flouting Covid-19 protocols

Tamil Nadu government agrees to hold online exams for arrear subjects

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday informed the Madras High Court

Online exams must for promotion: Tamil Nadu govt to Madras High Court

The government of Tamil Nadu informed the Madras High Court on Thursday that no student will be promoted without taking an online exam

Madras HC queries Centre on proposed law on making rational poll promises

Court comes down heavily on political parties for making people lazy by distributing freebies

New EVMs will be used in upcoming elections: EC informs Madras HC

The Election Commission on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that it would use only new Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

Madras High Court grants bail to Justice Karnan in 10 cases

Controversial former judge, Justice C S Karnan was arrested in December last year for allegedly making vulgar comments against women

GST regime: Madras HC allows claiming input tax credit on TDS from VAT

The petitioners' counsel submitted that TDS is nothing but tax and the TNVAT Act makes this position clear

Provide adequate time to staff engaged in poll works to cast votes: HC

The Madras HC on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to ensure that govt staff and teachers engaged in election works are provided adequate time to exercise their votes through postal ballot

Madras HC notice to Centre on plea to declare Covishield vaccine as unsafe

The petitioner, 41-year old Asif Riaz, also sought an interim injunction restraining the Central government and the Drugs Controller General of India from continuing with administering Covishield

Madras HC notice to Centre on plea to declare Serum's Covishield jab unsafe

Litigant is a Chennai-based consultant who volunteered for the trial. Claims he suffered side effects, for which he sought a compensation of Rs 5 cr

Madras HC stays Erode municipality's tender award for Smart City project

Erode Municipal Corporation had called bids to operate and manage the centre, which would bring in data pointers from various sources such police, transport, water, sewerage, and power under one roof

Madras HC asks ROC to probe Church of South India over misuse of assets

ROC to file a detailed report with Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs for deciding further course of action

Delhi HC issues notice to Future, RIL retail arms on Amazon's plea

The Court issued a notice in the matter and listed it for further hearing on February 12

HC quashes income tax proceedings against Karti Chidambaram, his wife

The court clarified that proceedings may be initiated again if the authority concerned deemed the same is required after proper assessment