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Child custody : Mother's love is essential but does not automatically guarantee custody

Child custody : Mother's love is essential but does not automatically guarantee custody

The judgment clarifies that pending or future proceedings regarding custody, visitation, or maintenance will be consider...

Registration of property entirely outside the sub-district - Registration void

Registration of property entirely outside the sub-district - Registration void

The judgment also highlighted that the High Court, under Article 226, can intervene in cases of fraudulent registration ...

Promissory Note : Defendants alleging forgery and fabrication but not sending it  for expert opinion : Presumption Drawn

Promissory Note : Defendants alleging forgery and fabrication but not sending it for expert opinion : Presumption Drawn

This ruling reinforces the importance of the presumption of legitimacy attached to negotiable instruments, underscoring ...

Attempts to rename hiruparankundram Hillock as "Sikkandar Malai" deemed mischievous : High Court Resolves Disputes

Attempts to rename hiruparankundram Hillock as "Sikkandar Malai" deemed mischievous : High Court Resolves Disputes

The ruling reiterates the hillock's sacredness and mandates that any religious practices conducted at the site must resp...

Madras High Court Dismisses Application for Extension of Arbitration Proceedings

Madras High Court Dismisses Application for Extension of Arbitration Proceedings

This judgment underscores the importance of procedural adherence in arbitration and the necessity for timely action when...

Madras High Court Sets Aside Compensation in Airline Negligence Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Madras High Court Sets Aside Compensation in Airline Negligence Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Ultimately, the appeal was partly allowed, with the compensation award set aside but costs imposed on the airline to cov...

Madras High Court Directs Immediate Action on Encroachment of Temple Lands

Madras High Court Directs Immediate Action on Encroachment of Temple Lands

The case has been adjourned to October 17, 2025, with a directive for the presence of respondents and revenue officials,...

Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Heinous SC/ST POCSO Case

Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Heinous SC/ST POCSO Case

This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting vulnerable sections of society, particularly minors fro...

Madras High Court Takes Action on POCSO Act Non-compliance

Madras High Court Takes Action on POCSO Act Non-compliance

The decision also highlighted statistical data from the Inspector General of Police, revealing over 343 pending cases in...

Madras High Court Directs Halt on Temple Constructions Pending Heritage Commission Formation

Madras High Court Directs Halt on Temple Constructions Pending Heritage Commission Formation

The decision is a significant step in ensuring that heritage sites in Tamil Nadu are preserved and developed responsibly...

Madras High Court Orders Removal of Public Buildings on Water Bodies

Madras High Court Orders Removal of Public Buildings on Water Bodies

The case has been scheduled for a follow-up hearing on December 3, 2025, where the Court expects to review the State Gov...

Madras High Court Constitutes Special Investigation Team to Probe Political Roadshow Tragedy

Madras High Court Constitutes Special Investigation Team to Probe Political Roadshow Tragedy

The court's decision to widen the scope of the writ petition due to the extraordinary circumstances reflects its commitm...

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