Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Characterizing Compensation as Revenue in Agreement Terminations: Insights from Chemplant Engineers v. CIT

Date: Feb 19, 1997

Characterizing Compensation as Revenue in Agreement Terminations: Insights from Chemplant Engineers v. CIT Introduction The case of Chemplant Engineers (P.) Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax...

Adherence to Natural Justice in Disciplinary Actions: Eswaran And Sons Engineers v. Third Additional Labour Court

Date: Feb 12, 1997

Adherence to Natural Justice in Disciplinary Actions: Eswaran And Sons Engineers v. Third Additional Labour Court Introduction The case of Eswaran And Sons Engineers (Private) Ltd. v. Third...

Accrual of Remuneration and Classification of Compensation under Section 28(ii)(c) – Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Seshasayee Bros. (P.) Ltd. Commentary

Date: Feb 12, 1997

Accrual of Remuneration and Classification of Compensation under Section 28(ii)(c) – Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Seshasayee Bros. (P.) Ltd. Commentary Introduction The case of Commissioner of...

Res Judicata in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Vediammal And Ors. v. M. Kandasamy And Ors.

Date: Feb 8, 1997

Res Judicata in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Vediammal And Ors. v. M. Kandasamy And Ors. 1. Introduction The case of Vediammal And Ors. v. M. Kandasamy And Ors. was adjudicated by the Madras...

Reaffirming Non-Transferability of Eviction Rights and Arrears under Rent Control Acts: Insights from S.V Periasamy & Sons Judgment

Date: Feb 8, 1997

Reaffirming Non-Transferability of Eviction Rights and Arrears under Rent Control Acts: Insights from S.V Periasamy & Sons By Its Partner S.V Periasamy Nadar Artd 3 Others v. R. Senthil Kumar And 2...

Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Shelter in Land Acquisition Proceedings

Date: Feb 5, 1997

Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Shelter in Land Acquisition Proceedings Introduction The case of C. Ponnusamy And 62 Others Petitioners v. Govt. Of Tamil Nadu Rep. was adjudicated by...

Broad Interpretation of 'Carrying on Business' in Eviction Petitions Affirmed in Thirunavukkarasu v. Vasantha Ammal

Date: Jan 28, 1997

Broad Interpretation of 'Carrying on Business' in Eviction Petitions Affirmed in Thirunavukkarasu v. Vasantha Ammal Introduction The case of Thirunavukkarasu v. Vasantha Ammal adjudicated by the...

A. Irudayasamy v. V. Perumal Naidu: Establishing Rebuttable Presumptions under Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Date: Jan 25, 1997

A. Irudayasamy v. V. Perumal Naidu: Establishing Rebuttable Presumptions under Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Introduction The case of A. Irudayasamy v. V. Perumal Naidu adjudicated by...

Establishing Standards for Penalty Imposition under Section 271(1)(c): Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. V. Gopal

Date: Jan 22, 1997

Establishing Standards for Penalty Imposition under Section 271(1)(c): Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. V. Gopal Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. V. Gopal adjudicated...

Madras High Court Upholds Bona Fide Demolition Intent under Section 14(1)(b) of Rent Control Act

Date: Jan 21, 1997

Madras High Court Upholds Bona Fide Demolition Intent under Section 14(1)(b) of Rent Control Act Introduction The case of S. Saraswathiammal (Deceased) And Two Others v. R.S Mallikarjun Raja And Two...

Establishing Landlord's Right to Evict for Wilful Rent Default and Bona Fide Occupation: Rathinasabapathi v. Krishnan

Date: Jan 21, 1997

Establishing Landlord's Right to Evict for Wilful Rent Default and Bona Fide Occupation: Rathinasabapathi v. Krishnan Introduction The case of Poorman's Depot Registration Firm By Its President,...

Madras High Court Reinforces Managerial Authority in Dismissal Cases Under Industrial Disputes Act

Date: Jan 11, 1997

Madras High Court Reinforces Managerial Authority in Dismissal Cases Under Industrial Disputes Act Introduction The case of Dharmapuri District Co-Operative Sugar Mills v. Labour Court adjudicated by...

Interest on Business Term Deposits Classified as Business Income: A Comprehensive Analysis of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Madras Refineries Ltd.

Date: Jan 9, 1997

Interest on Business Term Deposits Classified as Business Income: A Comprehensive Analysis of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Madras Refineries Ltd. Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax...

Clarifying Bona Fide Intent and Building Condition in Rent Control Evictions: Sherwood Educational Society v. Abid Namazie

Date: Dec 25, 1996

Clarifying Bona Fide Intent and Building Condition in Rent Control Evictions: Sherwood Educational Society v. Abid Namazie Introduction The case of Sherwood Educational Society, No. 3, Xiii Avenue,...

Madras High Court Sets Precedent on Bona Fide Eviction for Demolition and Reconstruction

Date: Dec 14, 1996

Madras High Court Sets Precedent on Bona Fide Eviction for Demolition and Reconstruction Introduction The case of Ammal Pillai And Others v. Varadarajulu Complex A Partnership Firm, adjudicated by...

Joint and Several Liability of Vehicle Owner and Insurance Company in Motor Accident Claims

Date: Dec 14, 1996

Joint and Several Liability of Vehicle Owner and Insurance Company in Motor Accident Claims Introduction The case of Kanniappa Nadar vs Jayapandi And Others, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Ashoka Betelnut Company P. Ltd. Etc. v. M.K Chandrakanth: Clarifying Evidentiary Standards for Oppression under Section 397 of the Companies Act, 1956

Date: Nov 8, 1996

Ashoka Betelnut Company P. Ltd. Etc. v. M.K Chandrakanth: Clarifying Evidentiary Standards for Oppression under Section 397 of the Companies Act, 1956 Introduction The case of Ashoka Betelnut Company...

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Pandurangan: A Landmark Judgment on Liability and Procedural Integrity under the Motor Vehicles Act

Date: Nov 5, 1996

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Pandurangan: A Landmark Judgment on Liability and Procedural Integrity under the Motor Vehicles Act Introduction The case of Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v....

Madras High Court Overturns State Consumer Commission’s Award in Ramaswamy Sugar Mills v. Fareed Bawa

Date: Oct 19, 1996

Madras High Court Overturns State Consumer Commission’s Award in Ramaswamy Sugar Mills v. Fareed Bawa Introduction The case of The Managing Director Nadippisai Pulavar K.R Ramaswamy Sugar Mills,...

Madras High Court Reinforces Company Law Board’s Broad Jurisdiction under Section 397 for Addressing Oppression and Mismanagement: Shoe Specialities v. Standard Distilleries

Date: Oct 17, 1996

Madras High Court Reinforces Company Law Board’s Broad Jurisdiction under Section 397 for Addressing Oppression and Mismanagement: Shoe Specialities v. Standard Distilleries Introduction The case of...