Madras High Court

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 ...