Madras High Court
Recovery of excess payment made to an employee during service is permissible
This ruling underscores the judiciary's stance on safeguarding public funds and the conditions under which recoveries fr...
Arbitration - Term "may" in arbitration clauses does not constitute a mandatory arbitration agreement
Ultimately, the Madras High Court concluded that the offer letter did not mandate arbitration and dismissed the petition...
Suspicious circumstances surrounding the Will - Non-registration and closely associated attesting witnesses, sole beneficiary
The judgment referenced key provisions of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, which set ...
Information obtained under the RTI Act and displayed on the Notice Board of the employer company - No misconduct
This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the RTI Act's principles, ensuring that employees are ...
Madras High Court Grants Bail to Accused in NDPS Case Citing Inadmissible Evidence
This ruling highlights the judiciary's careful balancing act between enforcing strict drug laws and ensuring fair legal ...
Madras High Court Upholds Privacy Rights in Paternity Dispute: DNA Test Denied
The court concluded that Kandhasamy's petition lacked merit, noting that the unexplained delay, absence of evidence, and...
Madras High Court Denies Indigent Status to Petitioner in Sundaram Fasteners Case
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition by S. Venkatesan, who sought permission to fil...
Madras High Court Denies Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench has quashed the compensation awarded to the family of a...
Madras High Court Questions Policy Limiting Physical Education Teachers in Schools
The court has sought a detailed report from the Government and the Education Department, demanding an explanation for th...
Madras High Court Upholds Maintenance Order of Rs. 21,000 for Destitute Wife
However, the High Court upheld the Family Court's decision, emphasizing the legal and moral duty of the husband and chil...
Sole Arbitrator's reliance on unregistered document to determine main dispute held impermissible
The court highlighted several key deficiencies in the arbitration process, notably the arbitrator's reliance on unregist...
Examination Scam Exposed: Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Corruption Case
The judgment is a stern reminder of the judiciary's role in combating corruption and upholding integrity in examinations...