Madras High Court
Madras High Court Upholds Right of Worship, Directs Lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram Hill
Court Asserts Judicial Orders Supersede Executive Directives, Ensures Protection for Religious Practices...
Amidst standoff, HC directs petitioner to light lamp on Thirupparankundram hill with CISF protection
Despite an earlier direction by the Bench, the lamp was not lit on an ancient stone pillar near a Dargah on the Thiruppa...
Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile NDPS Case
Court finds no direct evidence linking accused A.Affice Khan to possession or transport of contraband, satisfies Section...
Jurisdiction of DRT and DRAT is limited : Can not adjudicate tort based damages
Madras High Court Rules on Scope of Counter-Claims under Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act in INMA International Ltd....
Madras High Court Upholds Rule of Law, Orders Compliance with Lighting Ritual at Thirupparankundram Temple
Justice G.R. Swaminathan Enforces Court Order Amidst Alleged Non-Compliance by Temple Authorities...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Protestors, Upholds Right to Peaceful Assembly
Court affirms constitutional rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b), dismisses FIR for lack of specific allegations...
Arbitrator can lift the corporate veil or determine an entity as the alter ego of another entity
Madras High Court Restricts Arbitrator's Authority in Corporate Veil and Damage Awards High Court clarifies that arbitra...
HC directs temple to light 'Karthigai Deepam' on stone pillar on Madurai's Thiurupparankundram hill
The Subramania Swamy temple also popular as the Thirupparankundram temple is administered by the Hindu Religious and Cha...
Madras High Court Denies Bail in Heinous Honour Killing Case
Court Upholds Denial of Bail for Accused in Honour Killing of Scheduled Caste Victim, Citing Societal and Constitutional...
Sexual Harassment at Workplaces Act - Directions issued for effective implementation of the Act
Madras High Court Mandates Comprehensive Reforms for Effective Implementation of PoSH Act State Government Directed to E...
Proceedings delayed for over 16 years without trial commencement - Proceedings quashed in the interest of justice.
Madras High Court Quashes 16-Year-Old Proceedings Against Police Personnel for Lack of Evidence and Inordinate Delay Cou...
Madras High Court Dismisses Revenue Appeal in Income Tax Revision Case
Court Upholds ITAT Decision, Rejects CIT's Revision Under Section 263 Over Demerger Tax Treatment...
Madras High Court Directs Temple Management to Light Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon
Court affirms the temple's right to maintain tradition and protect its property, dismissing objections from Dargha manag...
Madras High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Sexual Offender Despite Delay in Order
Court dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, affirms detention for heinous offence against minor under Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1...
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitral Award, Enforces Guarantee Deed in Film Distribution Dispute
M/s Mediaone Global Entertainment Limited held liable for Rs. 1.23 Crores under guarantee deed despite not being a signa...
Madras High Court Remands TVS Motor's Patent Application for Reconsideration
Court Criticizes Lack of Robust Analysis in Patent Rejection, Directs New Review with Additional Data and Prior Art...
Madras High Court Rules Surcharge on Sale Certificate Illegal
Court Orders Refund of Illegally Collected Surcharge, Clarifies Distinction Between Sale Certificate and Deed of Conveya...
Madras High Court Overturns Partition Suit: Upholds Validity of Release Deed
Court rules partition suit invalid without cancellation of the registered release deed, emphasizing limitations and proc...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Rename Tamil Nadu Government Department
Court Declares Naming and Renaming of Government Departments as Administrative Function Beyond Judicial Review...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award in International Commercial Dispute
Court Declares Arbitrator's Appointment Invalid, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction in International Arbitration...
Madras High Court Modifies Onerous Bail Conditions in Electro-Homeopathy College Case
Court Criticizes Indefinite Monetary Bail Requirements, Prescribes Administrative Relief for Affected Students...
SCST Act - When mandates registration of FIR without preliminary enquiry
Madras High Court Upholds FIR Registration Without Preliminary Enquiry in SC/ST Act Case Court reinforces mandatory FIR ...
State's failure to effectively investigate crimes violates Article 21, requiring compensation to victims and systemic reforms
Madras High Court Directs State to Compensate Victims for Lapses in Crime Investigations Court Orders Systemic Reforms a...
Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Family Arrangement in Landmark Arbitration Case
Court Confirms Enforceability of Unregistered Family Arrangement, Despite Allegations of Fraud and Coercion...
Madras High Court Directs Expunging of Fraudulent Copyright Registration
Court Orders Removal of Respondent's Name from Copyright Register of 'Sagar Homeo Stores' Trademark...
Madras High Court Awards Family Pension to Second Wife Despite Void Marriage
Court Upholds Nomination by Deceased Employee, Directs Pension Disbursement Within Eight Weeks...
Bank failed to pay for Crop Insurance resulting in loss to farmers : Liable to pay compensation
Madras High Court Dismisses Review Plea, Holds Central Co-operative Bank Liable for Farmers' Losses Court affirms Bank's...
Madras High Court Denies Interim Bail for Convict Prisoners Awaiting Government Decision on Premature Release
Court Affirms Government's Exclusive Authority on Sentence Suspension; Directs Cases for Premature Release to be Decided...
Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling Clarifies Jurisdiction on Arbitral Award Modifications
Remand Orders by Division Bench Reconsidered Amid Conflicting Precedents and Supreme Court References...
Madras High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Murder Case
Conviction under Section 302 IPC confirmed; death sentence reduced to life imprisonment without remission for 20 years....
Madras High Court Initiates Legal Aid for Returning Stolen Mobile Phones and Boosts Awareness on Motor Accident Compensation
Court directs streamlined processes for property return and mandates awareness campaigns for motor vehicle accident clai...
Madras High Court Restores Original ITAT Order, Curtails Tribunal's Overreach in Income Tax Rectification
High Court finds ITAT's rectification beyond jurisdiction, reinstates previous assessment order favoring M/s. Devaraj an...
Madras High Court Quashes Memo, Allows Erection of Memorial Stupa on Private Land
Court Upholds Patta Landholder's Rights, Stating No Permission Required for Installations on Private Properties...
Madras High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against YouTube Video Allegedly Disparaging Trademark 'NANNIR'
Court Orders Removal of Misleading Video, Protecting Trademark and Reputation of Nannir Water Source LLP ...
Madras High Court Lifts "Status Quo" on State Projects for Flood Mitigation and Eco Park Development
Court Allows Tamil Nadu Government to Proceed with Infrastructure Initiatives in Public Interest, Emphasizing Environmen...
Madras High Court Denies Temporary Injunction in Trademark Disparagement Case
Court emphasizes the necessity of prima facie evidence in allegations of trademark disparagement and defamation....