R Mahadevan
R Mahadevan is a respected judge of the Madras High Court who has been involved in critical legal proceedings in Tamil Nadu. His recent participation in hearings concerning the governor's role in the assent of bills highlights his influence in interpreting the constitutional framework governing state legislation.
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Justice R Mahadevan is part of the bench that ordered a CBI probe into DLF's residential project.
'Many put their entire life-savings': Supreme Court orders CBI probe into DLF project in Gurgaon
India· 2026-03-03
Justice Mahadevan was part of the bench that issued a series of binding directions to ensure dignity, health, and equality for girls and women.
Landmark ruling on women's health: SC declares menstrual hygiene a Fundamental right; mandates free sanitary pads distribution, separate toilets in schools | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-30
Justice R Mahadevan expressed concern over 'period-shaming' incidents in educational institutions and workplaces.
SC: Will frame rules, menstrual shaming must end, period. | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
Justice R Mahadevan expressed anguish over the lethargic attitude of the Centre and states to protect the community’s rights.
‘Trans rights reduced to dead letters’: SC, appoints panel to frame job, education policy | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-18
Justice R Mahadevan observed that it is not a crime to love and teenagers falling in love should not be treated as criminals.
Pocso shouldn't be slapped on teens in love: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-20
R Mahadevan is another justice involved in the judgment that the Centre objected to.
President, not SC, decides when to seek court's opinion: Centre | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18
Gavai's announcement came after public outrage over the apex court's directive that it passed on Monday, ordering to removal of all stray dogs and putting them in shelters by Delhi government and civic bodies of Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad.
'Vocal minority vs silent majority’: SC reserves order in stray dogs row; bench to decide on stay of Aug 11 order | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-14
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the two-judge bench that directed the removal of stray dogs.
3-judge Supreme Court bench to hear issue of stray dogs afresh | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-14
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the bench that issued the order regarding stray dogs.
SC order on stray dogs: The staggering cost of sheltering Delhi’s street canines - explained | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-14
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the bench that directed the relocation of stray dogs.
Delhi stray dogs issue: Do not ascribe to 'virtue signalling' over animal care, says SC; read full order | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-13A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan instructed authorities to build shelters for around 5,000 dogs within six to eight weeks.
'Flaw in our system': Shashi Tharoor weighs in on SC dog relocation order; urges redirection of funds to NGOs | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-13
On August 11, a bench of Justices Pardiwala and R Mahadevan took a stern view of the stray dog menace.
Delhi stray dogs issue: CJI refers matter to 3-judge bench of SC; hearing tomorrow | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-13
Justice R. Mahadevan emphasized the need to protect infants and young children from stray dog bites.
SC order on Delhi stray dogs: Protests erupt in Capital, many detained; Peta slams 'illogical' ruling | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-11
Justice R Mahadevan was also part of the SC bench that criticized an Allahabad HC judge.
No need for Supreme Court to comment on abilities of high court judges: CJI BR Gavai | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-11
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the bench that held the appeal must be decided expeditiously.
Travesty of justice if term gets over during appeal pendency: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-08R Mahadevan is a justice who reiterated the bench's observations aimed at safeguarding judicial integrity.
SC: Intention wasn't to cast aspersions on HC judge | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-08Justice R Mahadevan emphasized the necessity of informing the arrestee of the precise acts done by him.
Person arrested on warrant needn't be told of reason: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-26Justice R Mahadevan noted that 14 student suicides had already been reported in the coaching hub this year.
SC grills Rajasthan government over student suicides: 'Why are they dying only in Kota?' | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-23
Justice R Mahadevan was also part of the Supreme Court bench that ruled on the Tamil Nadu government's petition.
Constitution is supreme, all its wings must work together: CJI | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-19
Justice R Mahadevan was also part of the bench that ruled on the deadlines for bill assent.
Can SC fix deadlines for President, governors’ assent to bills?: Murmu | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-15The ruling was made by a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan.
What is Article 142? Why VP Jagdeep Dhankhar called it a 'nuclear missile' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-18
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the Supreme Court bench that ruled on the legality of the Governor's actions.
CM MK Stalin Forms High-Level Panel on State Autonomy Amid Centre-State Tensions | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-04-15
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the bench that questioned the President's powers regarding bills.
Can President be forced to seek Supreme Court opinion on a bill? | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-14
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the bench that clarified the roles of constitutional heads in the assent of bills.
Presidents, governors don't have unbridled powers: SCIndia· 2025-04-12Justice R Mahadevan was involved in the Supreme Court's decision regarding the time limits for governors.
Inspired by Pakistan, US statutes, SC sets bill passage deadline | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
Justice R Mahadevan was part of the bench that clarified the constitutional roles of the President and governor.
President, governor don't have 'unbridled powers' & can't exercise 'absolute veto' on state bills: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12Justice R Mahadevan was part of the bench that declared the second round of reserving the 10 bills illegal.
In a first, SC sets 3-month deadline for President to decide on bills referred by governors | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12Justice R Mahadevan was part of the Supreme Court bench that ruled on the Tamil Nadu governor's actions.
SC sets timeline for state governors to decide on bills sent to them | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-09Justice R Mahadevan was part of the Supreme Court bench that criticized the governor's actions.
'Should not act as per political expediency': SC slams Tamil Nadu governor for 'sitting over' bills | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-08
Justice R Mahadevan penned the verdict stating that visually impaired candidates are eligible for judicial service.
Can't bar visually impaired from becoming judges: Supreme CourtIndia· 2025-03-03