Madras High Court
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 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....
Madras High Court Upholds Cognizance of Supplementary Complaints in Money Laundering Case
Court affirms that supplementary complaints under PMLA are part of the main complaint, negating the need for pre-cogniza...
No disciplinary action against senior police officials for procedural lapses by subordinate officers
Madras High Court Overturns Disciplinary Action Against Tamil Nadu Superintendents of Police Court rules that procedural...
Madras High Court Rules on Partition Suit: Legitimacy and Property Rights Decoded
A landmark judgment clarifies the rights of children from void marriages over ancestral property under Hindu Marriage an...
Madras High Court Prohibits Deemed Universities from Charging Arbitrary Fees
CARE University Directed to Refund Excess Charges and Release Educational Certificates...
Refusal to marry does not constitute cheating under Section 417 IPC
Madras High Court Acquits Man Accused of Cheating in Promise of Marriage Case Court rules that mere refusal to marry doe...
NDPS Act - Commercial quantity - Accused entitled to statutory bail upon expiry of 180 days
Court Criticizes Trial Court for Misconstruing Legal Requirements for Extending Detention Beyond 180 Days. Madras High C...
Madras High Court Upholds Writ Court's Directions in Temple Administration Dispute
Court affirms role of HR & CE Department in maintaining temple administration and peace, while allowing civil court reco...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash POCSO Proceedings Against Accused
Court Highlights Misuse of POCSO Act for Settling Personal Scores; Urges Trial Courts to Exercise Prudence...