Madras High Court
Madras High Court Upholds Conversion Through Conduct, Sets Aside Lower Court's Dismissal of Divorce Petition
The High Court emphasizes that a person's conduct expressing intention to profess Hindu faith is sufficient for conversi...
Keeping the vehicle in custody serves no purpose and results in damage and mental torture to the owner
Madras High Court Orders Release of Seized Vehicle to Owner, Overturns Lower Court's Decision. Court Emphasizes Protect...
Madras High Court Upholds Dismissal of Maintenance Petition Filed by Paternal Grandfather
Court Affirms that Paternal Grandfather Lacks Legal Standing in Maintenance Case; Protects Peaceful Remarriage of Divorc...
Madras High Court Intervenes in Temple Lease Dispute Citing Maladministration Concerns
Inquiry Ordered into Allegations of Financial Irregularities and Mismanagement at Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimma Perumal...
Vehicle seized under NDPS Act should not be kept idle in open yard, leading to its deterioration
The ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's duty to uphold constitutional rights and prevent undue hardship cause...
Consensual relationships cannot be criminalized unless the promise was false from the inception.
The judgment reiterates the importance of constitutional safeguards and careful judicial scrutiny in cases involving all...
Hostels are residential accommodations : No commercial tariff for property tax, water tax, and electricity charges
This judgment sets a precedent for similar cases and serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding equita...
Self-acquired property of a deceased Hindu mother devolves equally upon her legal heirs
The judgment serves as a precedent in reinforcing equitable inheritance rights and the importance of adhering to statuto...
Madras High Court Permits Medical Aspirant to Join MBBS Course Despite Fee Payment Delay
Court Exercises Extraordinary Jurisdiction to Ensure Merit-Based Admission Amid Financial Constraints...
Madras High Court Orders Inclusive Temple Car Procession to Combat Untouchability
This judgment serves as a reminder of the constitutional values of equality and non-discrimination and sets a precedent ...
Madras High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Release of "Kumki 2"
Financial Dispute Prompts Court to Halt Film's Distribution Pending Arbitration Outcome...
Madras High Court Grants Extension for Filing Stay Application in Criminal Revision Cases
Balveer Singh's plea to set aside framing of charges receives no objection from the Public Prosecutor; next hearing sche...
Divorced daughters of freedom fighters are entitled to pension on par with unmarried daughters
This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rights of individuals who have historically been m...
Bar Associations cannot collectively boycott or prevent legal representation for accused persons
The judgment serves as a crucial reminder of the legal profession's duty to uphold the dignity and independence of the b...
Madras High Court Halts Police Involvement in Civil Disputes
This decisive move by the Madras High Court stands as a critical reminder of the constitutional separation between civil...
Madras High Court Quashes License Cancellation of Cethar Hospital
This decision sets a precedent in ensuring strict compliance with statutory procedures in administrative actions, partic...
Madras High Court Questions Exclusion of Transgender Persons in Adoption Laws
The Additional Solicitor-General of India, representing the Central Government, requested additional time to file a resp...
Madras High Court Quashes License for Burial Ground Near Residential Project
The judgment underscores the importance of adhering to zoning regulations and statutory compliance, ensuring that develo...
Madras High Court Upholds Religious Equality on Public Grounds
The ruling also stressed the importance of inter-religious participation in fostering community harmony and civilization...
Madras High Court Restores Conviction for Cruelty in Landmark Domestic Violence Case
The judgment highlighted the need to protect elderly women from domestic oppression and called for an evolution in the I...
Madras High Court Grants Interim Relief to Student with Disability to Appear for Exams
This decision underscores the court's balanced approach in addressing educational access for differently-abled individua...
Madras High Court Upholds Auction Sale of Lucky Footwear Components' Secured Assets
The court's decision underscores the principle that judicial review in auction sales under SARFAESI Act is limited and s...
Madras High Court Denies Specific Performance, Orders Refund with Interest in Sale Agreement Dispute
This judgment underscores the court's emphasis on discerning the true nature of transactions and ensuring equitable reli...
Madras High Court Refers Controversial Caste Verification Issue to Larger Bench
As the legal fraternity and concerned stakeholders await the Larger Bench's verdict, this case highlights the intricate ...
Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition; Debars Petitioner from NEET for Forged Scorecard
This judgment highlights the judiciary's firm stance against forgery and underscores the importance of integrity in the ...
Madras High Court Upholds Installation of Statue on Private Land Without Prior Permission
The court directed the authorities to immediately return the statue to the petitioner and restrained them from further i...
Adoption under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act does not require an adoption order from the District Magistrate
In conclusion, the Madras High Court set aside the administrative order and directed the authorities to issue a fresh bi...
Liability of Insurance Company towards third parties remains unaffected by breach of policy conditions
In conclusion, the court allowed the appeal, directing the insurance company to deposit the entire award amount with int...
Cryptocurrency - Digital assets held electronically are deemed to be held in trust with a fiduciary duty owed to their owners.
In conclusion, the Madras High Court's decision underscores the importance of safeguarding digital assets and affirms th...
Madras High Court Reduces Interim Maintenance for Child After Revealing Wife's Concealed Income
The case revolved around the wife's application for interim maintenance in a petition filed by the husband for restituti...
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...
Madras High Court Condones 11926-Day Delay in Appeal to Protect Public Lands
The ruling also imposes a cost of Rs. 5,00,000/- on the government to the legal heirs of the original plaintiff, acknowl...
Madras High Court Quashes Customs Notice on GST for Auctioned Goods
The ruling also quashed a consequential notice issued by the Customs authorities, reinforcing the court's stance on juri...
Madras High Court Overturns Family-Arbitrated Award Citing Natural Justice Violation
The court has allowed the parties to return to the same arbitrators, provided the principles of natural justice are foll...
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 ...
Madras High Court Overturns Acquittal in High-Profile Attempted Murder and Explosives Case
The judgment reinstates charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Ac...