Finality of Prior UAPA “Prima Facie True” Bail Findings and Article 21 Delay: No Indirect Review in Subsequent Bail Appeals 1. Introduction The decision in B.Syed Ali @ Zubair @ Anees @ Abu backer v....
Closure of Writ as Infructuous Upon Police Granting Rally Permission (Recording of State’s Statement) 1. Introduction This case, Dravidar Kazhagam v. The Director General of police (Madras High...
Mandatory Standardised Medico‑Legal Documentation and Heightened Duty of Medical Expert Witnesses in POCSO Trials 1. Introduction In Nambu Kaleeswaran v. The State of Tamil Nadu (2026 MHC 3390), the...
Equivocal Physical Contact (Wiping Tears/Holding Hand) Without “Sexual Intent” Does Not Attract POCSO Section 7: Threshold Quashment Under BNSS Section 528 1) Introduction The Madurai Bench of the...
State as the Unit for Linguistic Minority Status: Majority in Another State and Caste-Influence Allegations Are Legally Irrelevant Without Proof; Statutory Remedy Must Be Exhausted 1. Introduction...
Fictional Village Reference in a Certified Film: No Mandamus to Reconsider CBFC Certification Absent Clear Identification and Supporting Script Material 1. Introduction Case: M.Chinnasamy v. The...
Quashing FIR for Peaceful Democratic Protest: BNSS Section 528 Powers Extend to Similarly Placed Co‑Accused 1. Introduction In M.Senthoorvelan v. State of Tamil Nadu rep. by (Madras High Court,...
Section 44(1)(c) PMLA Committal Requires Prior Cognizance by the Special Court; Late-Stage Transfer Must Yield to Speedy Trial Case: The Assistant Director v. Additional Superintendent of Police...
Refusal by Aided School Management Does Not Nullify Statutory Deployment of Surplus Teachers; Gender-Based Objections Without Statutory Basis Are Impermissible 1. Introduction Case: Saratha Devi v....
Suo motu High Court cognizance dispenses with waiting for Section 217 BNSS sanction in hate-speech private complaints 1. Introduction Case: K.Ponmudi v. Uma Anandan (Madras High Court, CRL RC No. 645...
Administrative Circulars Cannot Dilute Rule-Based Eligibility: High Court PA Selections Must Follow Rule 14A, Merit and Article 14 Case: SUO-MOTU v. The Registrar General, High Court, Madras...
PIL for CBI Probe Barred Where Petitioner Has Personal Animosity: Bona Fides as a Threshold Test Under Article 226 1. Introduction In SHANKAR @SAVUKKU SHANKAR v. The State (2026 MHC 2430), the Madras...
Prima Facie Life-Threat Standard for Court-Mandated Police Protection Despite Adverse Threat Assessments Case: C.VE.SHANMUGAM B.A.B.L., v. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Court: Madras High Court Coram:...
Transfer of Investigation under Section 528 BNSS for Biased/Defective Probe: Victim’s Article 21 Right to Fair Investigation 1. Introduction Case: Jayaram Venkatesan v. The State of Tamilnadu Court:...
Strict Enforcement of Bar Council of India Minimum Attendance Rule: No Judicial Relaxation Beyond Rule 12 1. Introduction This batch of intra-court writ appeals (WA No. 49 of 2026, WA No. 364 of 2026...
CBI Probe in PIL Requires Concrete Foundational Facts—No Fishing Enquiry Into Alleged Political Horse‑Trading 1. Introduction In B.RAMKUMAR ADITYAN v. The Secretary (2026 MHC 2159), a Division Bench...
“Re-export” of Illegally Imported Municipal Solid Waste Means Return to the State of Export (No Diversion to Third Countries) — and Re-export Cannot Be Obstructed by Demurrage Disputes Case:...
Section 482 Cr.P.C. Quash in Temple-Fund Misappropriation: Proceedings Cannot Continue Against Subordinate Staff Absent Specific Oral/Documentary Material and Where Prosecution Record Attributes...
Quashing Election-Duty FIRs for Want of Foundational Ingredients: Proof of Force, Obscenity, Intimidation, and the 100‑Metre Zone Case: Pitchai v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By In (Madras High Court,...
Relegation to PMLA Appellate Tribunal for ED Search Challenges Once Attachment Proceedings Mature Case: AKASH BASKARAN v. The Joint Director (Madras High Court) Date: 02-06-2026 | Coram: Sushrut...