Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Res Judicata in Execution Petitions: Insights from Ulaganatha Mudaliar v. Molaveedu Alagappa Mudaliar

Date: Aug 8, 1929

Res Judicata in Execution Petitions: Insights from Ulaganatha Mudaliar v. Molaveedu Alagappa Mudaliar Introduction The case of Ulaganatha Mudaliar and Others v. Molaveedu Alagappa Mudaliar was...

Interpreting Section 20 of the Limitation Act: Insights from Thayammal v. A. Muthukumaraswami Chettiar

Date: Aug 3, 1929

Interpreting Section 20 of the Limitation Act: Insights from Thayammal v. A. Muthukumaraswami Chettiar Introduction The case of Thayammal v. A. Muthukumaraswami Chettiar, adjudicated by the Madras...

Custody Rights in Minor Marriages: The Subbuswami Goundan v. Kamakshi Ammal Precedent

Date: Jul 3, 1929

Custody Rights in Minor Marriages: The Subbuswami Goundan v. Kamakshi Ammal Precedent 1. Introduction The case of Subbuswami Goundan Petitioner v. Kamakshi Ammal And Another, adjudicated by the...

Alagasundaram Pillai v. S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar: Clarifying Applicability of Order 9 in Execution Proceedings

Date: May 2, 1929

Alagasundaram Pillai v. S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar: Clarifying Applicability of Order 9 in Execution Proceedings Introduction The case Alagasundaram Pillai v. S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar adjudicated by...

Finality of Refusal to Grant Leave to Appeal under Letters Patent: Analysis of Anumanchi Ramanayya v. Thubati Kotayya (1929)

Date: May 1, 1929

Finality of Refusal to Grant Leave to Appeal under Letters Patent: Analysis of Anumanchi Ramanayya v. Thubati Kotayya (1929) Introduction The case of Anumanchi Ramanayya (2Nd in S. A. No. 1506 Of...

Redemption of Pledged Property and Fraudulent Sale: Insights from S.L. Ramaswamy Chetty v. M.S.A.P.L. Palaniappa Chettiar

Date: Apr 23, 1929

Redemption of Pledged Property and Fraudulent Sale: Insights from S.L. Ramaswamy Chetty v. M.S.A.P.L. Palaniappa Chettiar Introduction The case of S.L. Ramaswamy Chetty v. M.S.A.P.L. Palaniappa...

Partial Partition in Joint Hindu Family Estates Affirmed: Comprehensive Commentary on A.M. Narayana Sah v. A. Sankar Sah

Date: Apr 10, 1929

Partial Partition in Joint Hindu Family Estates Affirmed: Comprehensive Commentary on A.M. Narayana Sah v. A. Sankar Sah Introduction The case of A.M. Narayana Sah v. A. Sankar Sah, adjudicated by...

Disqualification of Candidates in Election Petitions: Establishing New Precedent in Madras High Court

Date: Mar 16, 1929

Disqualification of Candidates in Election Petitions: Establishing New Precedent in Madras High Court Introduction The case of J. Selvaranga Raju Petitioner vs. T. Doraiswami Mudaliar adjudicated on...

Doctrine on Non-Refundability of Initial Installments in Hire Purchase Agreements: Auto Supply, Co., Ltd. v. V. Raghunatha Chetty

Date: Mar 16, 1929

Doctrine on Non-Refundability of Initial Installments in Hire Purchase Agreements: Auto Supply, Co., Ltd. v. V. Raghunatha Chetty 1. Introduction The case of Auto Supply, Co., Ltd. v. V. Raghunatha...

Sanction Requirement for Prosecution of Public Servants in Official Capacity: Insights from Jujjavarapu Gangaraju v. Kandiboyina Venki

Date: Mar 13, 1929

Sanction Requirement for Prosecution of Public Servants in Official Capacity: Insights from Jujjavarapu Gangaraju v. Kandiboyina Venki Introduction The case of Jujjavarapu Gangaraju v. Kandiboyina...

Madras High Court Upholds Statutory Jurisdiction in Official Assignee v. E. Narasimha Mudaliar

Date: Mar 13, 1929

Madras High Court Upholds Statutory Jurisdiction in Official Assignee v. E. Narasimha Mudaliar Introduction The case of The Official Assignee of Madras v. E. Narasimha Mudaliar serves as a landmark...

Madras Corporation v. Spencer & Co.: Establishing Reasonableness in Municipal License Fees

Date: Feb 22, 1929

Madras Corporation v. Spencer & Co.: Establishing Reasonableness in Municipal License Fees Introduction The case of Corporation Of Madras v. Spencer & Co., Ltd. adjudicated by the Madras High Court...

Madras High Court Establishes Execution Procedures for Preliminary Partnership Decrees

Date: Feb 20, 1929

Madras High Court Establishes Execution Procedures for Preliminary Partnership Decrees Introduction The case of Immidisetti Dhanaraju And Another v. Motilal Daga, adjudicated by the Madras High Court...

Equitable Application of Usufruct Revenues for Early Discharge of Mortgage Debt: Immani Seshayya v. Pantulu

Date: Jan 22, 1929

Equitable Application of Usufruct Revenues for Early Discharge of Mortgage Debt: Immani Seshayya v. Dronamraju Lakshminarasa Rao Pantulu Introduction The case of Immani Seshayya v. Dronamraju...

Mandatory Annulment of Adjudication under Section 43 of the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920: Jethaji Peraji Firm v. Tripuramallu Krishnayya

Date: Jan 18, 1929

Mandatory Annulment of Adjudication under Section 43 of the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920: Jethaji Peraji Firm v. Tripuramallu Krishnayya Introduction The case of Jethaji Peraji Firm By Agent...

Judgment Commentary: Improper Issuance of Successive Commissions in Valuation of Improvements

Date: Jan 15, 1929

Improper Issuance of Successive Commissions in Valuation of Improvements Introduction The case of Ambi v. Kunhikavamma adjudicated by the Madras High Court on 14th January 1929, revolves around a...

Jurisdiction and Suit Valuation: Establishing Guidelines in Kattiya Pillai v. Ramaswamia Pillai

Date: Jan 11, 1929

Jurisdiction and Suit Valuation: Establishing Guidelines in Kattiya Pillai v. Ramaswamia Pillai Introduction The case of Kattiya Pillai v. Ramaswamia Pillai, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Chedalavada Subbayya v. Chedalavada Ananda Ramayya: Affirming Coparcenary Liability for Daughters’ Marriage Expenses Post-Partition

Date: Dec 21, 1928

Chedalavada Subbayya v. Chedalavada Ananda Ramayya: Affirming Coparcenary Liability for Daughters’ Marriage Expenses Post-Partition Introduction The case of Chedalavada Subbayya v. Chedalavada Ananda...

Clarification on Jagir and Inam Estates under the Madras Estates Land Act: Ramalinga Mudali v. T.S. Ramaswami Ayyar (1928)

Date: Dec 21, 1928

Clarification on Jagir and Inam Estates under the Madras Estates Land Act Ramalinga Mudali v. T.S. Ramaswami Ayyar (1928) Introduction Ramalinga Mudali v. T.S. Ramaswami Ayyar is a pivotal judgment...

Doctrine of Relation Back in Hindu Adoption Law: Insights from Vatti Kuti Veeranna v. Katuri Sayamma

Date: Dec 11, 1928

Doctrine of Relation Back in Hindu Adoption Law: Insights from Vatti Kuti Veeranna v. Katuri Sayamma Introduction The case of Vatti Kuti Veeranna v. Katuri Sayamma, adjudicated by the Madras High...