Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Registrar, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University v. Suhura Beevi Educational Trust: High Court Emphasizes Proper Party Involvement and Guarding Against Abuse of Court Process

Date: Jan 21, 1994

Registrar, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University v. Suhura Beevi Educational Trust: High Court Emphasizes Proper Party Involvement and Guarding Against Abuse of Court Process Introduction The case of...

Madras High Court Establishes Release Deeds in Partnerships Do Not Constitute Conveyance Under the Stamp Act

Date: Jan 6, 1994

Madras High Court Establishes Release Deeds in Partnerships Do Not Constitute Conveyance Under the Stamp Act Introduction The case of T.T. Meenakshi Achi v. District Registrar, Coimbatore And Chief...

Liability of Insurance Companies When Driver Lacks Valid License: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Thulasi

Date: Dec 18, 1993

Liability of Insurance Companies When Driver Lacks Valid License: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Thulasi Introduction The case of National Insurance Company Limited, Gobichettipalayam...

Mandating Fairness and Due Process in Freedom Fighters' Pension Schemes: Insights from R. Thangavelu v. Government of India

Date: Dec 17, 1993

Mandating Fairness and Due Process in Freedom Fighters' Pension Schemes: Insights from R. Thangavelu v. Government of India 1. Introduction The landmark case of R. Thangavelu v. The Government Of...

Empowering Power of Attorney Agents to Initiate Complaints under Section 142(a) of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Date: Dec 11, 1993

Empowering Power of Attorney Agents to Initiate Complaints under Section 142(a) of the Negotiable Instruments Act Introduction The case of M/S. Ruby Leather Exports v. K. Venu Rep. Vandana Chemicals...

Maintaining Interim Application Rights Amid Mixed Legal and Factual Issues in Company Petitions

Date: Dec 11, 1993

Maintaining Interim Application Rights Amid Mixed Legal and Factual Issues in Company Petitions Introduction The case of Mrs. Saroj Goenka v. Arati Agarwal adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Mandamus Upholds Due Process in Unauthorized Evictions under Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act

Date: Dec 8, 1993

Mandamus Upholds Due Process in Unauthorized Evictions under Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act Introduction The case of B.M Habibullah, Etc. Etc. v. State Of Tamil Nadu And Others (Madras High Court,...

Rajeswari v. Dhanammal: Clarifying Lease Terms Under the Tamil Nadu City Tenants Protection Act

Date: Nov 24, 1993

Rajeswari v. Dhanammal: Clarifying Lease Terms Under the Tamil Nadu City Tenants Protection Act Introduction Rajeswari v. Dhanammal is a pivotal judgment delivered by the Madras High Court on...

Proper Exercise of Article 226 Jurisdiction in Customs Appeals: Analysis of Collector Of Customs, Madras v. Madras Electro Castings R Ltd.

Date: Oct 14, 1993

Proper Exercise of Article 226 Jurisdiction in Customs Appeals: Analysis of Collector Of Customs, Madras v. Madras Electro Castings R Ltd. Introduction The case of Collector Of Customs, Madras v....

Validity of Testamentary Dispositions: Comprehensive Analysis of M.S.P. Rajesh v. M.S.P. Raja And Ors.

Date: Oct 12, 1993

Validity of Testamentary Dispositions: Comprehensive Analysis of M.S.P. Rajesh v. M.S.P. Raja And Ors. 1. Introduction The case of M.S.P. Rajesh v. M.S.P. Raja And Ors. adjudicated by the Madras High...

S.S Chokkalingam v. R.B.S Mani: Upholding Contractual Obligations and Denying Specific Performance

Date: Sep 24, 1993

S.S Chokkalingam v. R.B.S Mani: Upholding Contractual Obligations and Denying Specific Performance Introduction The case of Appeal No. 1284 Of 189; S.S Chokkalingam v. R.B.S Mani And 5 Others was...

Madras High Court's Extension of Jurisdiction to Pondicherry Affirms Administrative Control under Constitution

Date: Sep 23, 1993

Madras High Court's Extension of Jurisdiction to Pondicherry Affirms Administrative Control under Constitution Introduction The case of Union of India v. P. Manogaran adjudicated by the Madras High...

Clarifying Time Limits and Abandonment in Specific Performance: Insights from K. Krishnan Nair v. K. Parameswaran Pillai (Madras High Court, 1993)

Date: Aug 27, 1993

Clarifying Time Limits and Abandonment in Specific Performance: Insights from K. Krishnan Nair & 3 Others v. K. Parameswaran Pillai And 23 Others (Madras High Court, 1993) Introduction The case of K....

State of Tamil Nadu v. Rajendran: Clarifying Procedural Requirements and Laches in Land Acquisition

Date: Aug 26, 1993

State of Tamil Nadu v. Rajendran: Clarifying Procedural Requirements and Laches in Land Acquisition Introduction The case State of Tamil Nadu and Another v. Rajendran And 23 Others (W.A Nos. 28 to 31...

Limits of Penal Liability under the Air Act: Madras High Court's Ruling in State of Tamil Nadu v. Arumugham

Date: Aug 18, 1993

Limits of Penal Liability under the Air Act: Madras High Court's Ruling in State of Tamil Nadu v. Arumugham Introduction The case of State of Tamil Nadu v. Arumugham adjudicated by the Madras High...

Finality of Judicial Orders and Limitations on Contempt Jurisdiction: R. Rajagopal v. M.P Chellamuthu

Date: Jul 27, 1993

Finality of Judicial Orders and Limitations on Contempt Jurisdiction: R. Rajagopal v. M.P Chellamuthu Introduction The case of R. Rajagopal v. M.P Chellamuthu, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Enforceability of Land Sale Agreements Under Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act: A Landmark Madras High Court Judgment

Date: Jul 8, 1993

Enforceability of Land Sale Agreements Under Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act: A Landmark Madras High Court Judgment Introduction The case of B.P Samiappan (Died) 4 Others v. Arunthavaselvan And 3 Others...

Condition Precedent of Leave under Section 92, C.P.C in Trust Administration Suits

Date: Jul 1, 1993

Condition Precedent of Leave under Section 92, C.P.C in Trust Administration Suits Introduction The case N. Anandan v. Ayyanna Gounder And Others, decided by the Madras High Court on June 30, 1993,...

Defining 'Manufacturer' Under Central Excise: Insights from Ashok Leyland Ltd. v. Collector Of Central Excise

Date: Jun 15, 1993

Defining 'Manufacturer' Under Central Excise: Insights from Ashok Leyland Ltd. v. Collector Of Central Excise Introduction The case of Ashok Leyland Ltd. v. Collector Of Central Excise (Madras High...

No-Notice Requirement Affirmed for Section 70 Endowments Act Suits by Madras High Court

Date: May 1, 1993

No-Notice Requirement Affirmed for Section 70 Endowments Act Suits by Madras High Court Introduction The case of Tholappa Iyengar, Alias Alagar Iyengar v. The Executive Officer, Sri Kallagar...