Madras High Court
Madras High Court Upholds POCSO Act Conviction, Modifies Sentence to 10 Years
Court acquits appellant of SC/ST Act and abetment of suicide charges, reaffirms protection for minors under POCSO Act...
HC orders notice to TN Speaker against his decision accepting resignation of 4 AIADMK MLAs
Senior counsel SR Rajagopal, also appearing for Agri Krishnamurthy submitted that the leader of the AIADMK party says th...
Madras High Court Dismisses PIL for CBI Probe into Alleged Political Corruption
Court Rules Lack of Evidence Precludes Investigation into Alleged "Horse-Trading" by Legislators...
Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition on Pensionary Benefits in Marital Dispute
Court Advises Petitioner to Seek Appropriate Legal Forums for Execution of Maintenance Orders...
Madras High Court Grants Bail in High-Profile Honor Killing Case
Court Calls for Systemic Reforms to Eradicate Casteism, Citing It as the Root Cause of Honor Killings...
Madras High Court Overturns Conviction, Reaffirms Fundamental Right to Oral Arguments
Trial Court's Failure to Hear Defense's Oral Arguments Breaches Right to Fair Trial, Case Sent Back for Reconsideration...
Madras High Court Acquits Retired Bank Manager in Corruption Case
Conviction Overturned Due to Lack of Corroborative Evidence in Inspection Report Discrepancies...
Madras High Court Upholds Setting Aside of Arbitral Award in BSNL-Isha Foundation Billing Dispute
Court Finds Arbitral Award "Patently Erroneous" Due to Lack of Expert Opinion and Misinterpretation of Evidence...
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Majority Award in Chennai Metro Water Project Dispute
The Court dismisses Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board's appeal, affirming limited judicial interferen...
Madras High Court Enhances Compensation for Victims of Incestuous Sexual Assault
Court Orders Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation for Each Child Victim of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Emphasizing the Need for Adequ...
Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Relatives in Matrimonial Cruelty Case
Court Allows Trial Against Husband to Proceed While Shielding Relatives from Vague Allegations...
Madras High Court Mandates Swift Disposal of Applications Under SARFAESI Act
Court Directs Expeditious Processing of Section 14 Applications, Emphasizing Ministerial Role of Designated Authorities...
Madras High Court Overturns Waqf Board's Decision on Dargah Property
Court Finds Procedural Lapses in Declaring Sarkar Syed Habibullah Sha Khadari Dargah as Waqf Property...
Madras High Court Upholds Defamation Liability Against Sun TV Network
Court Orders Sun TV to Pay Damages for Broadcasting Defamatory Content Against Actress...
Madras High Court Upholds Tax Liabilities on Vedanta's Payments to Non-Resident Parent Company
Payments Considered "Fees for Technical Services"; DTAA Benefits Denied Due to Lack of Proper Determination Under Sectio...
Madras High Court Overturns Organ Transplant Rejection for Bangladeshi Family
Court orders immediate approval for mother to donate kidney to son, emphasizes focus on documentary evidence over irrele...
Madras High Court Dismisses Plea to Reject Election Petition Alleging Corrupt Practices
Court Finds Sufficient Material Facts in Petition Challenging Virudhunagar Election Results...
Madras High Court Quashes Politically Motivated Criminal Proceedings in Election Case
Court Finds Lack of Evidence and Procedural Flaws in Case Against Opposition Party Members...
Madras High Court Calls for Institutional Reforms in POCSO Implementation
Court Highlights Systemic Gaps in Child Protection Laws, Orders Investigations into Misuse Allegations...
TN DVAC registers FIR in cash-for-jobs scam in Municipal Administration dept
Based on the Enforcement Directorate's communication, AIADMK MP I S Inbadurai had moved the Madras High Court seeking a ...
Madras High Court Orders Reconsideration of Premature Release Application for Convict Under Explosives Act
Court clarifies interpretation of Section 435 CrPC, directing authorities to reassess remission plea based on revised un...
Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Petitioners
Allegations Against Petitioners Deemed Vague and Unsupported, Leading to Quashing of Charges Under Various IPC Sections...
Madras High Court Overturns Conviction in Caste-Based Murder Case
Court Cites Doubts on Eyewitness Credibility and Procedural Lapses; Acquits Accused in High-Profile Case...
Madras High Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim
Court exercises power under Order XLI Rule 33 CPC, increasing compensation to Rs. 57.98 lakh for grievous injuries susta...
Madras High Court Sets Aside National Green Tribunal's Order Over Jurisdictional Overreach
NGT Lacks Authority in Matters Pertaining to Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, Says Court; Upholds Natural Justice Prin...
Madras High Court Upholds Trademark Rights in Beardsell Name Dispute
Court Restrains Multiple Companies from Using "Beardsell" Trademark Following MoU Breach...
Madras High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Accused in POCSO Case
Conviction based on a credible dying declaration; Court dismisses appeal challenging the verdict....
Madras High Court Acquits Accused in Double Murder Case, Citing Investigation Lapses
Judgment criticizes investigation flaws and unreliable eyewitness accounts, orders departmental action against investiga...
Madras High Court Quashes Detention Order Against Alleged 'Goonda'
Court Criticizes Misuse of Preventive Detention Laws for Financial Disputes...
Madras High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Dr. Ponraj Amid Controversial YouTube Remarks
Scientist and Political Commentator Secures Bail with Conditions After Allegations of Derogatory Comments Against Women...
Madras High Court Denies Installation of CCTV Cameras in Village Lakes
Court Emphasizes Privacy Concerns and Lack of Legal Authority for Ayacut Association to Conduct Surveillance...
Madras High Court Overturns Organ Donation Rejection, Allows Mother to Donate Kidney to Son
Court directs Authorization Committee to expedite kidney donation approval, emphasizing biological relationship and prep...
Madras High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty
Court Overturns Lower Court Ruling, Citing Acts of Cruelty by Wife Including Secret Marriage of Daughter...
Madras High Court Grants Divorce, Cites Circumstantial Evidence in Adultery Case
The Court rules that direct evidence of adultery is not mandatory, allowing circumstantial evidence to substantiate clai...
Madras High Court Stays Government's Blanket URL Blocking Order
Interim relief granted to prevent suppression of lawful speech, with a focus on preserving democratic discourse on socia...
Madras High Court Dismisses Plea for Rejection of Copyright Infringement Suit
Court Upholds Plaintiff's Right to Sue Under Assignment Agreement, Emphasizes Determination of Claims at Final Adjudicat...