Madras High Court
Madras High Court Overturns Single Judge's Order on Promotion Delay Case
Court rules that delay in promotion was not due to departmental fault but employee's own negligence....
Madras High Court Clarifies "Family" Definition Under Indian Stamp Act for Concessional Stamp Duty
Grandparents Excluded from "Family" Definition; Settlements from Grandchildren to Grandparents Not Eligible for Concessi...
Madras High Court Declares "Check Period" for Promotions Illegal, Upholds Employee's Right to Advancement
The court affirms that employees are entitled to promotions without the hindrance of an unlawful "check period" followin...
Madras High Court Upholds Dignity of the Dead, Orders Proper Maintenance of Burial Grounds
Court mandates segregation and maintenance of burial grounds in Karumandiselli Palayam, ensuring respect and dignity for...
Madras High Court Mandates Removal of Caste Suffixes in Temple Invitations
Court emphasizes constitutional equality, directs temples to avoid caste references in festival communications....
Madras High Court Strikes Down Single Judge's Order for Additional Medical Counselling Beyond Deadline
Court reiterates adherence to Supreme Court's strict counselling schedule, dismisses plea for extended admission process...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Woman for Social Media Comment
Court rules that sharing or commenting on social media does not automatically constitute an offense under Juvenile Justi...
Madras High Court Dismisses Government's Plea to Condone 972-Day Delay in Writ Appeals
Court Rejects State's Appeal Over Land Compensation Claims Due to Lack of Sufficient Cause for Delay...
Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to Political Parties on De-Registration by Election Commission
The court upholds Election Commission's mandate for electoral participation within six years for registered political pa...
Madras High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Village Assistants Turned Officers
Court affirms entire service tenure to be considered for pension benefits, dismisses government appeals....
Madras High Court Upholds SIPCOT's Right to Impose Sub-Leasing Charges
Court invokes Public Trust Doctrine to prevent unjust enrichment by private entities leasing state land at nominal rates...
Madras High Court Refers Allegations Against Legal Professionals to Vigilance Cell
Court Directs Inquiry into Allegations by All India Lawyers' Association for Justice, Recommends Reposting Before Approp...
Madras High Court Upholds Sexual Harassment Complaint, Orders Relief for Victimized Employee
The Court finds Railway Employees Cooperative Society negligent in handling workplace harassment, mandates compensation ...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Regularize Temple Encroachment on Government Land
Temple on Water Body Bund Denied Protection Under Places of Worship Act, 1991...
Madras High Court Directs Detailed Inquiry into Alleged Corruption at NLC India Ltd.
Court mandates petitioner cooperation in probe against high-ranking officials for alleged misconduct amounting to Rs. 42...
Madras High Court Upholds Refusal of "Big Bite" Trademark Registration for 7-Eleven International LLC
The Court Emphasizes the Need for Demonstrable Goodwill and Presence in India for Trademark Protection...
Madras High Court Grants Final Opportunity to Contemnor to Apologize in Contempt Case
T.Ashok Surana Faces Imprisonment for Scandalizing the Court, Ordered to Tender Unconditional Apology...
Madras High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Pastor in Sexual Assault Case
Conviction under POCSO Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act sustained; delay in complaint deemed immaterial....
Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe into Fake No Objection Certificate Scam for Explosive Licenses
Investigation transferred to CBI due to inadequate inquiry by state agencies; systemic failures highlighted...
Madras High Court Clears Path for Fireworks Factories Near Eco-sensitive Zones
Court Permits Construction Subject to Compliance with Environmental and Safety Norms...
Permit 5 people named by court for symbolic prayers atop Tirupparankundram hill: HC to govt
Hearing a contempt petition filed for non-compliance of an earlier direction on lighting Karthigai Deepam atop the Deepa...
Madras High Court Quashes NDPS Case Against Law Student Due to Procedural Lapses
Court cites non-compliance with procedural safeguards under NDPS Act and statutory limitations as grounds for quashing p...
Madras High Court Directs Trial Court to Independently Consider Surety Acceptance in NDPS Case
Court emphasizes the procedural discretion under CrPC and the rigorous standards of the NDPS Act in Mukesh Sharma's case...
Madras High Court Modifies Punishment in Railway Clerk Misconduct Case
High Court sets aside Tribunal's order, reduces penalty period for Enquiry cum Reservation Clerk involved in ticketing i...
Madras High Court Quashes Premature Eviction Notice by Chennai Corporation
Court Upholds Principles of Natural Justice, Mandates Proper Procedure Before Encroachment Removal...
Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case, Modifies Sentence
M/s Mediaone Global Entertainment Ltd. ordered to pay Rs. 2.52 Crores as compensation to M/s Ad Bureau Advertising Pvt L...
Why not consider applications online for political rallies, asks Madras High Court
During the hearing, the chief justice asked what was objectionable about the guidelines, which were formulated based on ...
Madras High Court Upholds Life Sentences in POCSO Case
Joint Trial Validated Despite Separate Incidents; Accused's Appeal Dismissed...
Madras High Court Orders Immediate Registration of FIR in Large-Scale Recruitment Scam
Court Directs Vigilance Department to Expedite Investigation into Alleged Corruption Involving High-Ranking Officials...
Don’t view all organ donors with scepticism, says HC; directs DME to permit transplant
“It’s not to be forgotten that some compassionate individuals are willing to selflessly donate their organs to give a ne...
Madras High Court Clarifies Forfeiture of Service on Resignation Under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules
Resignation, even on medical grounds, leads to forfeiture of past service; cannot be equated with voluntary retirement....
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Volleyball Federation Dispute
Court rules against Volleyball Federation of India's challenge to arbitration award favoring Baseline Ventures....
HC orders DVAC to file FIR against TN minister in bribery case
The bench noted that while the ED’s complaint was vague, it had submitted voluminous material indicating a prima facie c...
Madras HC dismisses VFI plea challenging arbitral award
Refusing to interfere with the arbitral award directing the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) to pay Rs 4 crore as lo...
Madras High Court Rules Second Marriage Void, Denies Pension Benefits to Second Wife
Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Pension and Conduct Rules, Dismissing Claim for Family Pension by Second Wife...
Madras High Court Quashes Government Order on Kallazhagar Temple ‘Iconic Project’, Emphasizes Trustees’ Role and Proper Fund Utilization
Court highlights violation of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, directs restoration of tem...