Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Recognition of Religious Denominations and Temple Administration: Insights from T.T Kuppuswamy Chettiar v. State of Tamil Nadu

Date: Jun 17, 1987

Recognition of Religious Denominations and Temple Administration: Insights from T.T Kuppuswamy Chettiar v. State of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of T.T Kuppuswamy Chettiar And 4 Others v. State...

Madras High Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975 Restrictions on Association Administration, Affirming Constitutional Compliance

Date: Apr 9, 1987

Madras High Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975 Restrictions on Association Administration, Affirming Constitutional Compliance Introduction In the landmark case of Periyar Self-Respect...

Madras High Court on Probate and Testamentary Power of Appointment

Date: Feb 28, 1987

Madras High Court on Probate and Testamentary Power of Appointment Introduction The case of Pravin Kumar v. P. Rajeswaran & Ors. adjudicated by the Madras High Court on February 27, 1987, delves into...

Discretion in Punishment under S.11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of National Carbon Company v. Labour Court, Madras (1987)

Date: Feb 12, 1987

Discretion in Punishment under S.11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of National Carbon Company v. Labour Court, Madras (1987) Introduction The case of National Carbon...

Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling on Representative Suits and Religious Denominations

Date: Jan 31, 1987

Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling on Representative Suits and Religious Denominations Introduction The case of The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments, Salem Having...

Clarification on High Court's Revisonal Jurisdiction under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act: Durgai Ammal v. R.T Marti

Date: Jan 28, 1987

Clarification on High Court's Revisonal Jurisdiction under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act: Durgai Ammal v. R.T Marti Introduction The case of Durgai Ammal v. R.T Marti adjudicated by the Madras High...

Madras High Court Establishes Stringent Criteria for Wilful Rent Default and Enforces Bona Fide Entitlement Under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act

Date: Dec 23, 1986

Madras High Court Establishes Stringent Criteria for Wilful Rent Default and Enforces Bona Fide Entitlement Under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act Introduction The case of B. Kuppulal v. D. Sagunthala &...

Specific Performance Upholds Original Contract Despite Price Escalation: N.B Namazi v. Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Date: Dec 13, 1986

Specific Performance Upholds Original Contract Despite Price Escalation: N.B Namazi v. Central Chinmaya Mission Trust Introduction The case of N.B Namazi v. Central Chinmaya Mission Trust revolves...

Kalakshetra Trust vs. Kalakshetra Society: Upholding Statutory Procedures in Trust Administration

Date: Nov 20, 1986

Kalakshetra Trust vs. Kalakshetra Society: Upholding Statutory Procedures in Trust Administration Introduction The case of S. Guhan v. S. Sarada decided by the Madras High Court on November 19, 1986,...

Pallavan Transport Corporation Ltd. v. P. Murthy: Establishing Liability for Rash and Negligent Driving in Motor Accidents

Date: Nov 20, 1986

Pallavan Transport Corporation Ltd. v. P. Murthy: Establishing Liability for Rash and Negligent Driving in Motor Accidents Introduction The case of Pallavan Transport Corporation Ltd. (Metro) v. P....

Selective Liability of Offspring under Section 125 Cr.P.C.: Insights from A. Ahathinamiligai v. Arumughnam

Date: Nov 19, 1986

Selective Liability of Offspring under Section 125 Cr.P.C.: Insights from A. Ahathinamiligai v. Arumughnam Introduction The case of A. Ahathinamiligai v. Arumughnam, adjudicated by the Madras High...

Execution of Mortgage Decrees: Insights from Ganapathi v. Balasubramania Gounder

Date: Nov 15, 1986

Execution of Mortgage Decrees: Insights from Ganapathi v. Balasubramania Gounder Introduction The case of Ganapathi and Another v. Balasubramania Gounder, decided by the Madras High Court on November...

Kalianna Gounder v. Kalianna Gounder and Others: Establishing the Primacy of Valid Sale Agreements

Date: Oct 16, 1986

Kalianna Gounder v. Kalianna Gounder and Others: Establishing the Primacy of Valid Sale Agreements Introduction The case of Kalianna Gounder (Died) & Ors. v. Kalianna Gounder And Others heard by the...

Madras High Court Clarifies Application Rights under Section 391 during Company's Winding-Up

Date: Oct 16, 1986

Madras High Court Clarifies Application Rights under Section 391 during Company's Winding-Up Introduction The case of N.A.P Alagiri Raja And Co., Rep. By Its Mg. Partner Pappu Raja v. N. Guruswami...

Excluding Pillion Riders from Comprehensive Motor Insurance: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. V. Vasantha

Date: Sep 27, 1986

Excluding Pillion Riders from Comprehensive Motor Insurance: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. V. Vasantha 1. Introduction The case of National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. V. Vasantha And Others...

Establishing Legal Representation and Property Rights: Insights from Muniappa Nadar v. K.V Doraipandi Nadar

Date: Sep 20, 1986

Establishing Legal Representation and Property Rights: Insights from Muniappa Nadar v. K.V Doraipandi Nadar Introduction The case of Muniappa Nadar (Died) and Others v. K.V Doraipandi Nadar and...

Reaffirmation of Bona Fide Requirements for Eviction Under the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act

Date: Sep 13, 1986

Reaffirmation of Bona Fide Requirements for Eviction Under the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act Introduction The case Ruth Margaret Gonsalves v. K.T.H Presses By Its Proprietor,...

Continuous Interference and the Resetting of Limitation Periods: Bharathamatha Desiya Sangam v. Sarangapani Naicker

Date: Sep 3, 1986

Continuous Interference and the Resetting of Limitation Periods: Bharathamatha Desiya Sangam v. Sarangapani Naicker Introduction The case of Bharathamatha Desiya Sangam, Madhavaram, By Its Secretary...

High Court Upholds Constitutional Qualifications: A. Swamickan v. K. Venkatachalam And Another

Date: Apr 24, 1986

High Court Upholds Constitutional Qualifications: A. Swamickan v. K. Venkatachalam And Another Introduction The case of A. Swamickan v. K. Venkatachalam And Another adjudicated by the Madras High...

Validating Subsequent Declarations Under the Land Acquisition Act: C. Kamatchi Ammal v. Kattabomman Transport Corporation Ltd.

Date: Apr 17, 1986

Validating Subsequent Declarations Under the Land Acquisition Act: C. Kamatchi Ammal v. Kattabomman Transport Corporation Ltd. Introduction The case of C. Kamatchi Ammal v. Kattabomman Transport...