Madras High Court
Madras High Court Upholds Cinema Multiplex Operations at Chennai Airport MLCP, Directs Policy Review by Ministry of Civil Aviation
Court rules no statutory prohibition under Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 on multiplex operations outside restric...
Madras High Court Balances Freedom of Speech and Reputation in Defamation Case Involving Saveetha Institute
Court Grants Interim Injunction with Specific Conditions to Prevent Further Defamatory Publications...
Madras High Court Mandates Timely Completion of Murder Investigation Under New Legal Framework
Court Directs Police to Adhere to Strict Timelines in Accordance with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Arbitration Award Due to Excessive Delay
Court cites unexplained delay of over seven years in passing arbitral award as a violation of public policy, orders fres...
Don't test our patience, says Madras HC Bench on personal comments on judge
"Whether you are in power or not, you have tongue or no tongue. Whatever it is, if you are going to demoralise the insti...
HC rejects appeal with 'ulterior motive' against lighting of 'Karthigai Deepam lamp' on TN hill
The government side argued that allowing protection of the central police forces was not tenable. Also, when there was t...
HC declines to put on hold order allowing lighting of Karthigai Deepam oil lamp on TN hill
By lighting the lamp at Deepathoon, which is meant for that purpose, the structure of the Dargha is not in any way affec...
Madras High Court Upholds Right of Worship, Directs Lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram Hill
Court Asserts Judicial Orders Supersede Executive Directives, Ensures Protection for Religious Practices...
Amidst standoff, HC directs petitioner to light lamp on Thirupparankundram hill with CISF protection
Despite an earlier direction by the Bench, the lamp was not lit on an ancient stone pillar near a Dargah on the Thiruppa...
Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile NDPS Case
Court finds no direct evidence linking accused A.Affice Khan to possession or transport of contraband, satisfies Section...
Jurisdiction of DRT and DRAT is limited : Can not adjudicate tort based damages
Madras High Court Rules on Scope of Counter-Claims under Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act in INMA International Ltd....
Madras High Court Upholds Rule of Law, Orders Compliance with Lighting Ritual at Thirupparankundram Temple
Justice G.R. Swaminathan Enforces Court Order Amidst Alleged Non-Compliance by Temple Authorities...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Protestors, Upholds Right to Peaceful Assembly
Court affirms constitutional rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b), dismisses FIR for lack of specific allegations...
Arbitrator can lift the corporate veil or determine an entity as the alter ego of another entity
Madras High Court Restricts Arbitrator's Authority in Corporate Veil and Damage Awards High Court clarifies that arbitra...
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 Dismisses Revenue Appeal in Income Tax Revision Case
Court Upholds ITAT Decision, Rejects CIT's Revision Under Section 263 Over Demerger Tax Treatment...
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...