Madras High Court
Madras High Court Awards Compensation for Non-Contractual Supply, Upholds Doctrine of Quantum Meruit
Unregistered Partnership Firm Wins Rs. 2.55 Crore Plus Interest in Landmark Judgment Based on Section 70 of Indian Contr...
Madras High Court Upholds Mandatory Pre-Deposit Requirement in Arbitration Appeal
Court dismisses appeal challenging pre-deposit requirement under MSMED Act, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory pr...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Defamation Damages Award; Dismisses Suit
Legal representatives of deceased appellant succeed in second appeal, judgment and decree overturned due to misapplicati...
Madras High Court Orders Inquiry into Alleged Ostracization by Katta Panchayat
Court Directs Authorities to Safeguard Fundamental Rights of Petitioner and Take Legal Action If Allegations Are Proved...
Madras High Court Upholds Cancellation of Unauthorized Construction in Shruthi Enclave
Court Rules Water Bodies Must Be Preserved; Rejects Petitioners' Claims Over Encroachment...
Madras High Court Orders Reinstatement of Employee Illegally Terminated by Cognizant Technology Solutions
Court Finds Lack of Proper Procedure and Communication in Termination Process; Upholds Employee's Right to Fair Working ...
Madras HC orders CBI probe into 'irregularities' in purchase of transformers in TN
Ordering the CBI to conduct a fresh investigation into this matter, the judges directed the Directorate of Vigilance and...
Approve maternity leave for third pregnancy: HC to TN govt
The court said that even though Sub-Section (3) of Section 5 of the Central Act 53 of 1961 was quoted as a reason for re...
Madras High Court Upholds Ancestral Property Rights in Landmark Partition Case
Plaintiff's share increased from 1/7th to 1/6th, affirming coparcenary rights post-2005 amendment to Hindu Succession Ac...
Madras High Court Quashes Cheque Dishonour Proceedings Against Joint Account Holder
Court rules that non-signatory joint account holders cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrumen...
HC quashes criminal proceedings against TN man for possession of Puducherry liquor
The counsel for the petitioner submitted that the FIR did not attract the ingredients of any offence under the Tamil Nad...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award Citing Patent Illegality
Court Overrules Arbitrator's Decision on Determinable Contract, Upholds Railway's Termination of Licence...
Madras High Court Upholds Prospective Nature of Maintenance Act in Property Transfer Case
Court mandates son to provide accommodation to father, emphasizing statutory obligation of children towards parents....
Madras High Court Upholds Breach of Contract Claim in Film Production Dispute
Court Affirms Plaintiff's Right to Refund and Damages Due to Non-Commencement of Agreed Film Production...
Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Statue Erection on Private Land
Court Supports Authorities' Decision Against Erecting Statue Due to Caste Concerns, Emphasizes Constitutional Mandate fo...
Madras High Court Orders Arrest of Vessel Amid Maritime Claim Dispute
Ship Fuels & Trade DMCC secures warrant for arrest of M/V Zhong Peng You Yi to safeguard substantial maritime claim....
Madras High Court Acquits Appellant in Dowry Death Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Conviction under Sections 498A and 304B IPC Overturned; Court Finds No Evidence of Dowry Demands or Cruelty...
Madras High Court Overturns Single Judge's Order, Upholds Government's Policy Decision on Welfare Scheme Restructuring
Court Emphasizes Judicial Restraint in Policy Decisions, Dismisses Petition for Benefits Under Abolished Scheme ...
Madras HC orders notice to I-T dept over discrepancies in TVK chief Vijay's asset disclosures
The plea emphasised that if such discrepancies are not addressed before the date of polling, the electorate would be for...
Madras High Court Orders Comprehensive Eradication of Invasive Prosopis Juliflora in Tamil Nadu
Court Directs Mechanical Uprooting and Replanting of Native Species to Restore Ecological Balance...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Law Student Over Facebook Post
Court rules expression of opinion not intended to promote enmity, FIR quashed following affidavit of realization and ass...
Madras High Court Overturns Conviction in High-Profile POCSO Case
Court Cites Prosecution's Inability to Prove Foundational Facts, Including Victim's Age and Reliability of Testimony...
Madras HC seeks I-T report in Udhayanidhi Stalin poll affidavit 'discrepancies' case
The petitioner from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, had alleged that there were discrepancies between the property ...
Madras High Court Revokes FL2 Liquor License Over Rule Violations and Public Objections
Court emphasizes the importance of local resolutions and statutory compliance in liquor licensing....
Madras High Court Holds Interview Host in Contempt for Misinterpretation of Court Order
G. Square Realtors Case Sees Host Added as Respondent for Facilitating Contemptuous Interpretation...
Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Charge Memo Served to Retiring IAS Officer
Court Dismisses Writ Petitions, Confirms Tribunal's Order on Disciplinary Proceedings Post-Retirement...
Madras High Court Denies Sentence Suspension for Attempted Rape Case
Court Criticizes Political Appointments of Prosecutors; Orders State Action Against Negligence...
Madras High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Advocate, Upholds Charges Against Primary Accused
Court Rules Advocates Cannot Be Held Liable for Defamation Based on Client Instructions; Trial to Proceed Against First ...
Madras High Court Upholds Governor's Obligation to Follow Ministerial Advice on Convict Remission
Full Bench clarifies Governor's discretion under Article 161, affirming adherence to Council of Ministers' advice...
Madras High Court Upholds Seriousness of POCSO Allegations, Dismisses Quash Petition
Court imposes cost on petitioners for inappropriate conduct by counsel, emphasizing victim protection....
Madras High Court Orders Removal of Religious Idols from Public Roads in Erode District
Authorities Directed to Identify and Act on Encroachments to Ensure Free Traffic Flow...
Madras High Court Dismisses PIL on Alleged Custodial Death and Election Bias
Court Criticizes Use of Deceased's Body for Protest and Upholds Election Commission's Authority on Transfers...
Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Eviction from Public Purpose Land
Court Affirms Public Land Protection, Grants Petitioner Two Weeks to Respond to Show Cause Notice...
Madras High Court Orders Summoning of Key Witnesses in Telecom Fraud Case
Court invokes Section 348 of BNSS, 2023 to ensure fair trial; emphasizes importance of transparency and thorough examina...
Madras High Court Upholds Order Denying Protest at Busy Junction; Imposes Costs for Frivolous Litigation
Petitioner's Demand for Indefinite Daily Protest at Chosen Location Rejected; Court Highlights Need for Public Order and...
Madras High Court Dissolves Marriage on Grounds of Cruelty
Court Finds Evidence of Cruelty Sufficient to Grant Divorce, Overturns Family Court's Dismissal...