Plea seeks TN govt to fence abandoned quarries & mines

Madurai activist moves court seeking protection under Witness Protection Scheme
Updated - April 22, 2025 02:50 pm IST - MADURAI
A Madurai-based activist facing threat from quarry operators has filed a petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a direction to police to provide adequate protection to him and his family under the Witness Protection Scheme.
Madras HC directs trial court to ensure speedy trial in Avaniyapuram custodial death case
The suo motu proceedings had been initiated by taking cognisance of a letter sent by advocate Henri Tiphagne on November 12, 2019.
Former Judge, advocates write letter to CJI demanding inclusivity in appointing Madras High Court judges
Published - February 22, 2025 09:18 pm IST - MADURAI
Demanding to uphold the principles of social justice and inclusivity in appointment of judges to Madras High Court, senior advocates headed by former Madras High Court Judge Justice D. Hariparanthaman raised slogans and started a signature campaign on district court premises here on Saturday.
TNN | Jan 26, 2025, 12.44 AM IST
Madurai: Chief minister M K Stalin and Madras high court must intervene and help expose the network behind the mining mafia that was responsible for the murder of environmental activist Jagabar Ali in Pudukkottai, said Henri Tiphagne, executive director of People's Watch.