Madras High Court
Child custody : Mother's love is essential but does not automatically guarantee custody
The judgment clarifies that pending or future proceedings regarding custody, visitation, or maintenance will be consider...
Madras High Court Condones 11926-Day Delay in Appeal to Protect Public Lands
The ruling also imposes a cost of Rs. 5,00,000/- on the government to the legal heirs of the original plaintiff, acknowl...
Madras High Court Quashes Customs Notice on GST for Auctioned Goods
The ruling also quashed a consequential notice issued by the Customs authorities, reinforcing the court's stance on juri...
Madras High Court Overturns Family-Arbitrated Award Citing Natural Justice Violation
The court has allowed the parties to return to the same arbitrators, provided the principles of natural justice are foll...
Registration of property entirely outside the sub-district - Registration void
The judgment also highlighted that the High Court, under Article 226, can intervene in cases of fraudulent registration ...
Madras High Court Overturns Acquittal in High-Profile Attempted Murder and Explosives Case
The judgment reinstates charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Ac...
Madras High Court Quashes Time-Barred Revocation of Customs Broker License
The judgment underscores the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in administrative proceedings, ensuring proce...
Madras High Court Rejects Recusal Request, Allows Infrastructure Projects to Proceed
The court's decision is a reaffirmation of the judiciary's commitment to maintaining its independence and ensuring that ...
Madras High Court Empowers Senior Citizens to Correct Aadhaar Errors Locally
The court's decision is expected to significantly impact the accessibility of Aadhaar services, facilitating smoother in...
Madras High Court Grants Bail to N. Venkatesan Amid Political Meeting Chaos
The court warned that any breach of these conditions could lead to legal consequences, including the possibility of a ne...
Madras High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case Linked to Job Fraud
Court rules payment for securing government job void, no legally enforceable debt under NI Act...
Madras High Court Upholds Corporatization of Ordnance Factory Board
Ultimately, the court found no merit in the appeal, stating that the policy decision did not violate any constitutional ...
Madras High Court Rules: Muslim Adoption Must Follow Juvenile Justice Act
The court ordered that the verification process be expedited, urging the District Magistrate to dispose of adoption appl...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Under POCSO Act Following Marriage and Compromise
By quashing the FIR, the court has paved the way for the couple to move forward with their lives, free from the legal bu...
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...