Madras High Court
Madras High Court Quashes Conviction in NDPS Case, Orders Compensation and Inquiry Against Police Officers
The High Court's ruling not only acquits Vignesh but also mandates the refund of the fine imposed during the trial. This...
Promissory Note : Defendants alleging forgery and fabrication but not sending it for expert opinion : Presumption Drawn
This ruling reinforces the importance of the presumption of legitimacy attached to negotiable instruments, underscoring ...
Madras High Court Upholds Citizenship by Birth, Orders Passport Issuance
Court Directs Passport Office to Issue Passport to Indian-born Petitioner Despite Adverse Police Report...
Attempts to rename hiruparankundram Hillock as "Sikkandar Malai" deemed mischievous : High Court Resolves Disputes
The ruling reiterates the hillock's sacredness and mandates that any religious practices conducted at the site must resp...
Madras High Court Criticizes 12-Year Delay in Serving Summons
The Court concluded that while the procedural delay was inexcusable, it did not justify quashing the proceedings against...
Madras High Court Orders Restoration of Pension for Convicted Retiree
The ruling is expected to have wider implications for similar cases, setting a precedent that contractual financial disp...
Madras High Court Dismisses Application for Extension of Arbitration Proceedings
This judgment underscores the importance of procedural adherence in arbitration and the necessity for timely action when...
Madras High Court Directs Immediate Action on Encroachment of Temple Lands
The case has been adjourned to October 17, 2025, with a directive for the presence of respondents and revenue officials,...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Compensation in Airline Negligence Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Ultimately, the appeal was partly allowed, with the compensation award set aside but costs imposed on the airline to cov...
Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Heinous SC/ST POCSO Case
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting vulnerable sections of society, particularly minors fro...
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 Quashes GST Order Against Amman Try Trading, Citing Non-Consideration of Key Circulars
Court Remits Case Back to State Tax Officer for Fresh Evaluation, Emphasizing the Importance of Administrative Law Princ...
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...