Madras High Court
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 Upholds Ban on Cock Fights for Entertainment
Concluding the judgment, Justice Swaminathan dismissed the writ petition, stating that the petitioner had no legal right...
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
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 Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Sureshbabu and Others
In conclusion, the Madras High Court ordered the quashing of the criminal proceedings in C.C.No.1217 of 2024 against Sur...
Madras High Court Restores Defamation Suit: Sets Aside Ex-Parte Decree
This judgment reinforces the judiciary's role in ensuring fair play and justice, particularly in protecting litigants fr...
Madras High Court Upholds Stamp Duty Procedures in Gita Power Case
The court's decision reinforces the stringent adherence to statutory processes in matters of stamp duty and registration...
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...
Madras High Court Quashes Charge Sheet Against Retired RPF Officer
The court clarified that disciplinary actions against RPF members must adhere strictly to the RPF Act and Rules. The cha...
Driving Without License : Claimant should not suffer due to statutory violation by the insured
This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting third-party rights in insurance claims, even amidst s...
Madras High Court Quashes Arms License Renewal Denial Due to Pending Criminal Case
The ruling reiterates the importance of considering the nature of accusations in criminal cases, reaffirming that only t...
Madras High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Tragic Stampede Case
The court dismissed the petitions, underscoring that the investigation is still in its early stages and some victims rem...
Madras High Court Grants Interim Injunction to "BROCODE" Cinematograph Film
The court's order, effective for three weeks, prohibits the defendant from making further threats or interfering with th...
Madras High Court Ends 19-Year Interim Administration of Siddha Sangam
This ruling not only concludes the lengthy interim administration but also sets a precedent for upholding democratic gov...
Madras High Court Clarifies Victim's Role in POCSO Act Appeals and Bail Applications
Justice Shankar's ruling reiterates the importance of balancing the rights of the accused and the victim, acknowledging ...
Family pension is on a higher pedestal than pension : Entitlement to interest on delayed payment
This judgment reinforces the legal stance that pension and family pension are valuable rights, not discretionary benefit...
Madras High Court Quashes Penalty on Exporters for Unrecovered Export Proceeds
The Madras High Court's decision is expected to provide relief to exporters facing similar challenges in recovering expo...
Termination for repeated misconduct, including abuse and threat to a superior officer, held not disproportionate
In conclusion, the High Court affirmed the principles of natural justice were upheld, and no prejudice was demonstrated ...
A practicing lawyer, guilty of civil contempt for breaching an undertaking in a landlord-tenant dispute.
The court also revoked the direction for disciplinary action against Mohandoss by the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Pudu...
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...
Madras High Court Upholds Medical Fitness Criteria for Sainik School Admissions
The court noted that the petitioner had accepted the SOP by participating in the admission process and undergoing multip...
Income Tax - Six-Year Limitation Period for Section 153C Notices Begins from Date of Receipt of Seized Materials
In conclusion, the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petitions filed by M/s KLP Projects Private Limited, granting th...
Minor's Right to Life, High Court Waives Estranged Father's Consent for Kidney Transplant
This judgment reinforces the constitutional protection of minors' right to life and emphasizes the judicial system's com...
Madras High Court Allows Unregistered Sale Deeds as Evidence in Specific Performance Suit
This ruling is expected to impact numerous ongoing and future cases involving specific performance of sale agreements, e...
Allegations in a petition aimed at defaming a woman, without credible evidence may cause irreparable harm to the reputation
This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in balancing the protection of individual rights against the mi...