Madras High Court
Madras High Court Refuses Transfer of Trademark Infringement Suit to Intellectual Property Division Despite Pending Rectification Petition
Court holds that mere pendency of rectification proceeding does not mandate transfer; infringement and passing off claim...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Australian Citizen Accused of Illegal Voting in Tamil Nadu
Court finds no evidence that OCI cardholder cast vote outside his constituency; FIR registered on mere presumption and s...
Madras High Court Directs Registrar of Trade Marks to Accept Delayed Renewal Application for "THOTHA" Safety Matches Mark
Court holds that registration cannot be removed or renewal refused merely due to delay if the mark is still on the regis...
Madras High Court Orders Seizure and Return of Dowry Articles in Dowry Death Case
Court directs recovery of 100 sovereigns of gold and a Volvo car given as dowry; rejects plea for reinvestigation but pe...
Madras High Court Rules Temple Festival Management Disputes to be Decided by HR&CE Joint Commissioner, Emphasizes Law and Order Role of Police
Court directs expeditious resolution of Sri Krishna Jayanti festival dispute at Arulmigu Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal ...
Madras High Court Rules Electronic Credit Ledger Blocking Under GST as Provisional, Limits Duration to One Year
Court directs tax authorities to consider unblocking requests promptly; filing appeal with pre-deposit stays recovery bu...
Madras High Court Acquits Woman in Income Tax Non-Filing Case, Citing Lack of Tax Liability
Court holds prosecution under Section 276CC of Income Tax Act misconceived due to absence of determined tax payable and ...
Madras High Court Upholds Maintenance to Woman and Child, Emphasizes Protection over Strict Marriage Proof
Court rules that a man cannot deny maintenance by deceiving a woman about his marital status; long cohabitation and chil...
Madras High Court Directs Police Protection for Inclusive Kumbabishekam Ceremony at Sathanur Temples
Court upholds civil court's permission for temple rituals; mandates non-discrimination in religious participation and or...
Madras High Court Upholds Seizure of Watermelon Seeds Imported via Chennai, Rejects Transit Treaty Override
Court Rules Notification Banning Import or Transit of Goods Originating from Pakistan Applies to Transhipments; Disputed...
Madras High Court Closes Habeas Corpus Petition in POCSO Case; Strongly Condemns Police for Permitting Victim to Accompany Accused
Court finds victim, now major, voluntarily with accused; directs departmental inquiry into police conduct and mandates s...
Madras High Court Dismisses RPG Enterprises' Trademark Rectification Plea
Court Upholds Trademark "RPG Marble Pvt. Ltd." Registration, Citing Acquiescence and Delay by RPG Enterprises...
Madras High Court Directs State to Formulate SOP for Participation of Captive Elephants in Temple Festivals
Court Dismisses NGO Impleadment Applications, Emphasizes Compliance with Existing Wildlife Laws and Compassion Under Con...
Madras High Court Upholds Mandatory Microplastic Labeling on Packaged Water, Sugar, and Salt
Court Denies Review and Recall Applications, Emphasizing Consumer's Right to Informed Choice Amid Scientific Uncertainty...
Madras High Court Quashes Charges Against Father in High-Profile Murder Case
Cell tower data and call records insufficient to establish evidence; SC/ST Act provisions not applicable, rules court. ...
Madras High Court Quashes Charges Against Mother in SC/ST Act Case
Court finds insufficient evidence to sustain allegations of caste-based intimidation and conspiracy in a high-profile mu...
Madras High Court Upholds Concessional Tax Rate for Precision Instruments Used in Manufacturing
Court rules that precision measuring instruments sold with Form XVII are eligible for 3% tax under Tamil Nadu General Sa...
Madras High Court Rules CSR Contributions Not Liable for Service Tax as Sponsorship
The Court clarifies that only transactions obligating recipients to return a benefit qualify as taxable sponsorships und...
Madras High Court Denies Arbitration Petition in Employment Dispute
Court rules against appointing arbitrator due to allegations of fraud in the arbitration clause introduction...
Madras High Court Quashes CESTAT's Limitation Dismissal in Indirect Tax Appeal
Greaves Cotton Ltd.'s Appeals Get New Lease of Life; Court Remands for Fresh Adjudication...
Madras High Court Overturns Confiscation Order in Corruption Case, Calls for Stronger Legal Framework
Court Sets Aside Confiscation Due to Procedural Errors, Highlights Need for Mandatory Attachment in Corruption Cases...
Madras HC dismisses plea against TN''s Secretariat building proposal
When the court indicated that it would impose heavy costs, the counsel for the petitioner requested that the petitioner ...
Madras High Court Orders Restoration of Guardian Deities at Thanjavur's Brihadeeswarar Temple
Court Directs Replacement and Installation of Missing and Damaged Ashta Dikpalakas to Preserve Temple's Sanctity...
Madras High Court Upholds Candidate's Reinstatement After Wrongful Rejection Due to Alleged Criminal Case Suppression
Court rules candidate did not deliberately suppress information, emphasizes importance of thorough inquiry before reject...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Onerous Bank Guarantee Condition for Provisional Release of Imported Goods
Court Orders Release of Goods with Reasonable Security Measures, Protecting Both Importer and Revenue Interests...
Madras High Court Upholds Equal Pay for NMR Workers in Tamil Nadu
Court mandates compliance with Government Order ensuring parity in wages for Nominal Muster Roll employees within two mo...
Madras High Court Overturns Single Judge Decision on CSI Administrative Interference
Division Bench Rules Internal Church Matters Not Subject to Writ Jurisdiction, Refers Larger Bench for Clarity...
Madras High Court Upholds Government Order to Rename Caste-Based Public Places
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Renaming Initiative as a Socially Progressive and Constitutionally Valid Measure...
Madras High Court Upholds Bail Cancellation for Accused in Extortion and Arson Case
Court Cites Misuse of Liberty and Potential Threat to Fair Trial Due to Accused's Public Conduct...
Madras High Court Quashes Three-Year Debarment of Eco Protection Engineers in Chennai Water Supply Tender
Court holds that disputed eligibility issues under tender clauses amounted at most to interpretation differences, not fr...
Madras High Court Upholds Compensation for Passenger Death in Railway Station Stampede
The court confirms liability of Southern Railway for "untoward incident" leading to the death of a passenger, mandates c...
Madras High Court Upholds Cross-Empowerment Under GST Act
Orders Quashing Summons for Lack of Notification Set Aside, Matters Remanded for Fresh Disposal...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Dismissal of Partnership Suit, Holds Claim Not Barred by Limitation or Res Judicata
Court says arbitration termination was not an arbitral award, partnership assets presumed to belong to firm, and plainti...
Madras High Court Refuses to Cancel Settlement Deed in Favour of Son, Says Section 23 Needs Express Maintenance Condition
Court holds that love and affection alone cannot be treated as an implied obligation to maintain a senior citizen; no ca...
Madras High Court Grants Divorce by Mutual Consent in Doctors’ Matrimonial Battle, Orders Rs. 2.5 Crore Settlement
Court dissolves marriage after finding relationship beyond repair, waives cooling-off period, and makes divorce conditio...
Madras High Court Upholds Order for FIR in Landlord-Tenant Dispute, Says Civil Proceedings Do Not Bar Criminal Probe
Court holds Magistrate need only see if complaint discloses cognizable offences; allegations of trespass, theft, mischie...