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Over 100 MPs Move Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan

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Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan Impeachment: New Delhi — A total of 107 Members of Parliament from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and several opposition parties have submitted an impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Madras High Court judge Justice GR Swaminathan. The motion accuses the judge of bias, lack of impartiality, and decisions allegedly influenced by “a particular political ideology,” in violation of India’s secular constitutional framework.

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Madras High Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Property

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Madras High Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Property: Chennai, October 24, 2025: The Madras High Court ruled on the legal status of cryptocurrency, affirming that it qualifies as property under Indian law. The Court’s decision stems from a petition filed by an investor whose cryptocurrency holdings were frozen after a cyberattack on the WazirX platform in 2024. Justice Anand Venkatesh, who heard the case, confirmed that while cryptocurrencies are intangible and not traditional legal tender, they possess characteristics akin to property.

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Foreign Funded NGOs Should Not to Be Viewed with Suspicion: Madras High Court

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Madras High Court: NGOs Not to Be Viewed with Suspicion Solely for Receiving Foreign Aid: Chennai, India – In a significant ruling for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating with international funding, the Madras High Court has asserted that such entities should not be regarded with suspicion simply because they receive foreign contributions, unless there is concrete…

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Madras High Court Halts Rotary International Director’s Assumption of Office Amidst Electoral Malpractice Claims

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Madras High Court Stays Rotary International Director’s Assumption of Office: Chennai – In a significant development, the Madras High Court has issued an interim order restraining M. Muruganandam from taking charge as the Rotary International Director for Zone 5 (covering Rotary clubs in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lanka) for the upcoming 2025–2027 term. The injunction,…

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Madras High Court Issues Contempt Notices to IAS Officers Over Temple Land Encroachment

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Madras High Court Issues Contempt Notices to IAS Officers Over Temple Land Encroachment: Chennai, India – The Madras High Court has taken a stern view on the alleged encroachment of temple land, issuing contempt notices to five Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and other officials for non-compliance with a previous court order. The bench, comprising…

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