Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Reversal of Burden of Proof in Railway Compensation Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of A. Thanikachalam & Others v. The Union Of India Owning Southern Railway

Date: Jun 4, 2016

Reversal of Burden of Proof in Railway Compensation Claims A Comprehensive Analysis of A. Thanikachalam & Others v. The Union Of India Owning Southern Railway Rep. Madras High Court, Judgment Date:...

Limits on Compassionate Appointments for Minors: Age and Timeframe Requirements

Date: Apr 23, 2016

Limits on Compassionate Appointments for Minors: Age and Timeframe Requirements Introduction The case of Inspector General Of Prisons v. P. Marimuthu heard by the Madras High Court on April 22, 2016,...

Clarification on Taxability of Waived Principal Under One-Time Settlement Schemes: Commissioner Of Income Tax v. M/S Ramaniyam Homes

Date: Apr 23, 2016

Clarification on Taxability of Waived Principal Under One-Time Settlement Schemes Commissioner Of Income Tax Chennai v. M/S Ramaniyam Homes P Ltd. Court: Madras High Court Date: April 22, 2016...

Applicability of Amendments to Section 35F of the Central Excise Act on Existing Show Cause Proceedings: A New Precedent

Date: Apr 19, 2016

Applicability of Amendments to Section 35F of the Central Excise Act on Existing Show Cause Proceedings: A New Precedent Introduction The case of Dream Castle v. Union of India heard by the Madras...

Establishing Uniform Assessment Standards for Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Claims: Tata AIG v. Prabhu

Date: Apr 13, 2016

Uniform Assessment of Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Claims: Tata AIG v. Prabhu Introduction The case of Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Prabhu adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Fixed Compensation for Non-Earning Dependents in Motor Accident Claims: Madras High Court Guidelines

Date: Apr 7, 2016

Fixed Compensation for Non-Earning Dependents in Motor Accident Claims: Madras High Court Guidelines Introduction The case of M/S. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. P. Arunachalam before the Madras...

Reimbursement Rights under Government Health Insurance Schemes: A Landmark Judgment in N.Raja v. Government of Tamilnadu

Date: Apr 6, 2016

Reimbursement Rights under Government Health Insurance Schemes: A Landmark Judgment in N.Raja v. Government of Tamilnadu Introduction The case of N.Raja v. Government of Tamilnadu adjudicated by the...

Madras High Court Upholds Municipal Authority in Public Property Auctions: Reinforcing Transparency and Public Interest

Date: Mar 30, 2016

Madras High Court Upholds Municipal Authority in Public Property Auctions: Reinforcing Transparency and Public Interest Introduction The case of Punjai Puliyampatti Municipality v. Commissioner of...

Counter Vailing Duty on Imported Silk Fabrics: Interpretation of Exemption Notification No. 30/2004-C.E. by Madras High Court

Date: Mar 29, 2016

Counter Vailing Duty on Imported Silk Fabrics: Interpretation of Exemption Notification No. 30/2004-C.E. by Madras High Court Introduction The case of Commr. of Cus. (Exports), Chennai v. Prashray...

Proceedings Initiated Against Deceased Assessee: Commissioner of Income Tax VIII v. M. Hemanathan

Date: Mar 24, 2016

Proceedings Initiated Against Deceased Assessee: Commissioner of Income Tax VIII v. M. Hemanathan Introduction The case Commissioner of Income Tax VIII v. M. Hemanathan, adjudicated by the Madras...

Revised Compensation Assessment in Motor Accident Claims: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. G. Ramesh Kumar

Date: Mar 19, 2016

Revised Compensation Assessment in Motor Accident Claims: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. G. Ramesh Kumar Introduction The case of National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. G. Ramesh Kumar...

Madras High Court Upholds Right to Sanction Grants for Non-Teaching Staff in Private Aided Schools

Date: Mar 16, 2016

Madras High Court Sets Precedent on Grant Sanctions for Non-Teaching Staff in Private Aided Schools Introduction The case of Deva Asir v. The Secretary To Government, School Education Department,...

Madras High Court Establishes Guidelines for Accurate Compensation Calculation and Direct Transfer in Motor Accident Claims

Date: Mar 12, 2016

Madras High Court Establishes Guidelines for Accurate Compensation Calculation and Direct Transfer in Motor Accident Claims Introduction The case of The Divisional Manager, The Oriental Insurance...

Madras High Court's Landmark Decision on Downgrading Murder to Culpable Homicide: Annamalai v. State Rep

Date: Mar 10, 2016

Madras High Court's Landmark Decision on Downgrading Murder to Culpable Homicide: Annamalai v. State Rep Introduction In the case of Annamalai v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police Semmencherry...

Madras High Court Establishes Clear Protocol for Registration Amid Civil Attachments

Date: Mar 5, 2016

Madras High Court Establishes Clear Protocol for Registration Amid Civil Attachments Introduction The case of S. Praveen Bohra v. Joint-I Sub-Registrar adjudicated by the Madras High Court on March...

Interplay Between Sections 11A and 11B of the Central Excise Act: Eveready Industries India Ltd. v. CESTAT, Chennai

Date: Mar 4, 2016

Interplay Between Sections 11A and 11B of the Central Excise Act: Eveready Industries India Ltd. v. CESTAT, Chennai Introduction The case of Eveready Industries India Ltd. v. CESTAT, Chennai is a...

Madras High Court Clarifies Disjunctive Application of Section 24(2) LARR Act, 2013 in Land Acquisition Proceedings

Date: Feb 27, 2016

Madras High Court Clarifies Disjunctive Application of Section 24(2) LARR Act, 2013 in Land Acquisition Proceedings Introduction The case of Tamil Nadu Housing Board v. Igate Global Solutions Limited...

Strict Adherence to Continuous Study Requirements for MBBS Admissions Under NRI Quota: Insights from Manimurugan v. MCCI

Date: Feb 19, 2016

Strict Adherence to Continuous Study Requirements for MBBS Admissions Under NRI Quota: Insights from Manimurugan v. MCCI Introduction The case of Ms. Sneha Manimurugan v. The Secretary Medical...

Admissibility of Loose Sheets Under Section 132(4): Madras High Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Feb 18, 2016

Admissibility of Loose Sheets Under Section 132(4): Madras High Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income Tax, Chennai v. Shri. T. Rangroopchand Chordia [Madras High...

Taxation of Commission Payments to Non-Resident Agents: Farida Leather Co. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax

Date: Jan 21, 2016

Taxation of Commission Payments to Non-Resident Agents: Farida Leather Co. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax Introduction The case of The Commissioner Of Income Tax, Chennai v. M/S. Farida Leather...