Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Strict Interpretation of Pre-Emptive Rights Under Section 269UL affirmed in Appropriate Authority v. Naresh M. Mehta

Date: Dec 20, 1991

Strict Interpretation of Pre-Emptive Rights Under Section 269UL Affirmed in Appropriate Authority v. Naresh M. Mehta Introduction The case of Appropriate Authority, Government Of India v. Naresh M....

V.G Balasundaram v. New Theatres Carnatic Talkies Pvt. Ltd.: Reinforcing Shareholder Protections and Statutory Compliance in Corporate Governance

Date: Dec 13, 1991

V.G Balasundaram And Others v. New Theatres Carnatic Talkies Pvt. Ltd. And Others: Reinforcing Shareholder Protections and Statutory Compliance in Corporate Governance Introduction The case of V.G...

Limitations on Advertisement Expenditure Deduction: Dollar Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Union Of India

Date: Dec 10, 1991

Limitations on Advertisement Expenditure Deduction: Dollar Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Union Of India 1. Introduction The case of Dollar Co. Private Ltd. v. Union Of India And Others adjudicated by the Madras...

Establishing Locus Standi for Subsequent Purchasers in Land Acquisition: Seethalakshmi Ammal v. State Of Tamil Nadu

Date: Dec 6, 1991

Establishing Locus Standi for Subsequent Purchasers in Land Acquisition Introduction The case of Seethalakshmi Ammal v. State Of Tamil Nadu adjudicated by the Madras High Court on December 5, 1991,...

N. Babu Janardhanam & Another v. Official Liquidator: A Landmark on Charge Registration and Burden of Proof under the Companies Act, 1956

Date: Dec 5, 1991

N. Babu Janardhanam & Another v. Official Liquidator: A Landmark on Charge Registration and Burden of Proof under the Companies Act, 1956 Introduction The case of N. Babu Janardhanam And Another v....

Revised Approach to Classification of Unsecured Creditors under Section 391: Insights from D.A Swamy & 3 Others v. India Meters Limited

Date: Nov 27, 1991

Revised Approach to Classification of Unsecured Creditors under Section 391: Insights from D.A Swamy & 3 Others v. India Meters Limited Introduction The case of D.A Swamy And 3 Others v. India Meters...

Annapoorni v. Janaki: Landmark on Suo Motu Revisions in Hindu Succession

Date: Nov 23, 1991

Annapoorni v. Janaki: Landmark on Suo Motu Revisions in Hindu Succession Introduction Annapoorni v. Janaki is a landmark judgment delivered by the Madras High Court on November 22, 1991. This case...

L.R.M.K Narayanan v. The Puthuthotam Estates (1943) Ltd.: Establishing Precedent for Petitioner Substitution in Company Petitions

Date: Nov 8, 1991

L.R.M.K Narayanan v. The Puthuthotam Estates (1943) Ltd.: Establishing Precedent for Petitioner Substitution in Company Petitions Introduction The case of L.R.M.K Narayanan, L. Ramakrishnan By Power...

Clarification on Penalties under Section 12(5) of the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act: Insights from State of Tamil Nadu v. Indian Silk Traders

Date: Oct 10, 1991

Clarification on Penalties under Section 12(5) of the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act: Insights from State of Tamil Nadu v. Indian Silk Traders Introduction The case of State of Tamil Nadu v. Indian...

Enhancement of Penalties Under Section 36(3) of the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act: Insights from Bhavani Mills Limited v. State Of Tamil Nadu

Date: Oct 4, 1991

Enhancement of Penalties Under Section 36(3) of the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act: Insights from Bhavani Mills Limited v. State Of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of Bhavani Mills Limited v....

Equal Legal Representation in Disciplinary Proceedings: The Indian Airlines Corporation v. N. Sundaram Decision

Date: Oct 4, 1991

Equal Legal Representation in Disciplinary Proceedings: The Indian Airlines Corporation v. N. Sundaram Decision Introduction The case of Indian Airlines Corporation v. N. Sundaram, adjudicated by the...

Bona Fide Debt Dispute Precludes Winding Up: Insights from B. Viswanathan v. Seshasayee Paper And Boards Ltd.

Date: Oct 4, 1991

Bona Fide Debt Dispute Precludes Winding Up: Insights from B. Viswanathan v. Seshasayee Paper And Boards Ltd. Introduction The case of B. Viswanathan v. Seshasayee Paper And Boards Ltd. adjudicated...

Clarifying the Scope of No-Fault Compensation under Section 92-A of the Motor Vehicles Act

Date: Sep 21, 1991

Clarifying the Scope of No-Fault Compensation under Section 92-A of the Motor Vehicles Act Introduction The case of K. Nandakumar v. The Managing Director, Thanthai Periyar Transport Corporation...

Reaffirming the Balance of Convenience in Jurisdictional Disputes: Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals v. Cochin Silicate & Glass Industries

Date: Sep 12, 1991

Reaffirming the Balance of Convenience in Jurisdictional Disputes: Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals v. Cochin Silicate & Glass Industries Introduction The case of Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals And Fertilizers...

Strict Adherence to Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act: Insights from Dhanasekaran v. Manoranjithammal And 8 Others

Date: Sep 7, 1991

Strict Adherence to Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act: Insights from Dhanasekaran v. Manoranjithammal And 8 Others Introduction Dhanasekaran v. Manoranjithammal And 8 Others is a...

Affirming Seizure Powers Post Section 47 Clearance: Insights from Madanlal Steel Industries Ltd. v. Union Of India

Date: Aug 22, 1991

Affirming Seizure Powers Post Section 47 Clearance: Insights from Madanlal Steel Industries Ltd. v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Madanlal Steel Industries Ltd. v. Union Of India...

Madras High Court Upholds Mandatory Payment under Section 17B: Balancing Statutory Obligations and Judicial Discretion under Article 226

Date: Aug 21, 1991

Madras High Court Upholds Mandatory Payment under Section 17B: Balancing Statutory Obligations and Judicial Discretion under Article 226 Introduction The case of M/S. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co Ltd.,...

Qualified Privilege in Criminal Defamation: Analysis of Dr. J. Sudarshan v. R. Sankaran

Date: Aug 17, 1991

Qualified Privilege in Criminal Defamation: Analysis of Dr. J. Sudarshan v. R. Sankaran Introduction The case of Dr. J. Sudarshan v. R. Sankaran adjudicated by the Madras High Court on August 16,...

Clarifying Tax Collection and Penalty Discretion: Analysis of State Of Tamil Nadu v. K. Mohammed Ibrahim Sahib

Date: Jul 31, 1991

Clarifying Tax Collection and Penalty Discretion: Analysis of State Of Tamil Nadu v. K. Mohammed Ibrahim Sahib Introduction The case of State Of Tamil Nadu v. K. Mohammed Ibrahim Sahib (And Other...

Paramount Welfare of the Child: Custody Affirmed to the Mother in Mary Vanitha v. Babu Royan

Date: Jul 25, 1991

Paramount Welfare of the Child: Custody Affirmed to the Mother in Mary Vanitha v. Babu Royan 1. Introduction The case Mary Vanitha v. Babu Royan adjudicated by the Madras High Court on July 24, 1991,...