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was today sworn in as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court by Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah at the Raj Bhavan here.
Rosaiah administered the oath of office to Kaul at a function at the Raj Bhavan here.
Judges of the Madras High Court, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, and Cabinet Ministers were present during the swearing-in ceremony.
(Source:PTI)
Supreme Court judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna on Tuesday stressed the urgent need for a transformation in the government’s approach to mediation, calling it essential for easing India’s mounting judicial burden and ensuring more efficient conflict resolution under the Mediation Act, 2023. Speaking at the National Mediation Conference 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Justice Nagarathna urged government authorities […]
The Bombay High Court has quashed the “fraud” classification imposed by Bank of India on the account of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, ruling that the lender failed to follow due process and principles of natural justice before arriving at its decision. In a detailed order, a division bench of Justices R.I. Chagla and F.P. […]
The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle against the unauthorised cloning of her voice and misuse of her image through artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The ruling underscores the rising legal challenges around AI’s impact on personality and celebrity rights in India. In its order, Justice Arif Doctor restrained […]
The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO), represented by Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra and briefed by Atharva Legal LLP, welcomes the Delhi High Court’s order dated 16 September 2025, which has stayed the arbitrary suspension of ISSO’s affiliation with the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The Hon’ble Court has directed that until further orders, the […]
Security forces have clamped a curfew on Leh, the main city of Ladakh, after protests over statehood and local job quotas turned violent, leaving at least four people dead and dozens injured. The unrest on Wednesday saw demonstrators clash with police, torch a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office, and set a security vehicle on fire. […]
A political rally led by Tamil film icon-turned-politician Vijay ended in tragedy on Saturday when a massive crowd surge in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, left at least 40 people dead. Tens of thousands had gathered to hear the actor, who now heads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. The crush occurred mid-speech, sparking chaos and […]
Former EPFO Board Member brings deep expertise in advocacy and labour law. New Delhi, Sept 24, 2026 TeamLease RegTech, India’s leading regulatory technology company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Madhu Damodaran to its Board of Directors. His addition further strengthens the company’s leadership as it scales its technology platform, expands labour compliance services, and deepens its advocacy […]
New Delhi, Delhi, India DuDigital Global Limited (NSE: DUGLOBAL) successfully concluded its exclusive partner activation event in Delhi, drawing prominent Chartered Accountants, leading law firm partners, and senior travel industry professionals for a high-impact networking and knowledge-sharing session on UAE company formation and advisory opportunities. The engagement led to multiple partner onboardings, underscoring strong market interest and confidence […]
In a significant interim order, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while pausing or modifying certain provisions that raised legal and constitutional concerns. The verdict was delivered by a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih. The Court emphasized that laws […]
Businessman Sunjay Kapur, chairman of auto-parts giant Sona Comstar, passed away suddenly in June 2025 while playing polo in London. Doctors confirmed his death was due to natural causes. But what followed was not peaceful—his ₹30,000 crore fortune has sparked a fierce family fight in the Delhi High Court. Marriages and Family Sunjay first married […]
The Kerala High Court has ordered a vigilance investigation into the unexplained disappearance of 4.54 kilograms of gold from the gold-plated copper coverings of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at the Sabarimala temple. The court also raised serious concerns over lapses by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), which oversees the temple’s administration. A bench comprising […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday clarified remarks made during a recent hearing concerning a damaged Vishnu idol in Madhya Pradesh, stating that his comments were misrepresented and emphasizing, “I respect all religions.” The clarification came in response to online backlash over remarks made on Tuesday, when a bench led by the […]