Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Kidnapping Cases: An Analysis of Sayyad Abdul Sathar In Re

Date: May 7, 1927

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Kidnapping Cases: An Analysis of Sayyad Abdul Sathar In Re Introduction The case of Sayyad Abdul Sathar In Re was adjudicated by the Madras High Court on May 6, 1927....

Enforcement of Decrees Against Impartible Estates: A Comprehensive Analysis of R.D.K Venkatalingam Nayanim Bahadur Varu v. Rao Muni Venkatadri Rao Garu

Date: Apr 13, 1927

Enforcement of Decrees Against Impartible Estates: A Comprehensive Analysis of R.D.K Venkatalingam Nayanim Bahadur Varu v. Rao Muni Venkatadri Rao Garu Introduction The case of R.D.K Venkatalingam...

Balance of Convenience and Laches in Mandatory Injunctions: Insights from S.S.V. Krishnan Pillai v. Kilasathammal

Date: Apr 1, 1927

Balance of Convenience and Laches in Mandatory Injunctions: Insights from S.S.V. Krishnan Pillai v. Kilasathammal Introduction The case of S.S.V. Krishnan Pillai v. Kilasathammal, adjudicated by the...

Time Extensions for Security for Costs: Insights from S.S Balakrishna Ayyar v Parvathammal

Date: Mar 5, 1927

Time Extensions for Security for Costs: Insights from S.S Balakrishna Ayyar v Parvathammal Introduction The judgment in S.S Balakrishna Ayyar and Another vs Parvathammal And Another S (S In Do),...

Exclusion of Widows in Yadhava Community - Mooka Kone v. Ammakutti (1927)

Date: Feb 9, 1927

Exclusion of Widows in Yadhava Community - Mooka Kone v. Ammakutti (1927) Introduction The case of Mooka Kone v. Ammakutti, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on February 8, 1927, revolves around a...

Madras High Court Upholds Doctrine Against Alienation of Temple Service Inam Lands Through Long-term Leases

Date: Feb 9, 1927

Madras High Court Upholds Doctrine Against Alienation of Temple Service Inam Lands Through Long-term Leases Introduction The case of Archaka Sundara Rama Dikshatulu v. Archakam Seshadri Dikshathulu...

Madras High Court Establishes Standards for Counsel's Authority in Settlement Agreements

Date: Feb 3, 1927

Madras High Court Establishes Standards for Counsel's Authority in Settlement Agreements Introduction S.P.M. Muthiah Chetti v. Mothu K.R.A.R. Karuppan Chetti is a landmark case decided by the Madras...

Clarifying the Registration Requirements for Religious Trusts: Tangella Narasimhaswami Dharmakarta v. Mamidi Venkatalingam

Date: Jan 21, 1927

Clarifying the Registration Requirements for Religious Trusts: Tangella Narasimhaswami Dharmakarta v. Mamidi Venkatalingam Introduction The case of Tangella Narasimhaswami Dharmakarta v. Mamidi...

Severance of Joint Family Status in Partition Suits Initiated by Minors: Analysis of Ranga Thathachariar v. Srinivasa Thathachariar

Date: Jan 7, 1927

Severance of Joint Family Status in Partition Suits Initiated by Minors: Analysis of Ranga Thathachariar v. Srinivasa Thathachariar Introduction The case of Ranga Thathachariar v. Srinivasa...

Enforcement of Renewal Covenants: Insights from Secretary Of State For India In Council v. Volkart Bros

Date: Dec 11, 1926

Enforcement of Renewal Covenants: Insights from Secretary Of State For India In Council v. Volkart Bros Introduction The case of Secretary Of State For India In Council v. Volkart Bros, adjudicated...

Conversion of Monies in Insolvency: Insights from Official Assignee Of Madras v. O.R.M.O.R.S. Firm

Date: Dec 9, 1926

Conversion of Monies in Insolvency: Insights from Official Assignee Of Madras v. O.R.M.O.R.S. Firm Introduction The case of Official Assignee Of Madras v. O.R.M.O.R.S. Firm, adjudicated by the Madras...

Distinguishing Self-Acquired from Joint Family Property: Insights from A.L.P.R. Periakaruppan Chetti v. R.M.A.R. Arunachalam Chetti

Date: Nov 20, 1926

Distinguishing Self-Acquired from Joint Family Property: Insights from A.L.P.R. Periakaruppan Chetti v. R.M.A.R. Arunachalam Chetti Introduction The case of A.L.P.R. Periakaruppan Chetti v. R.M.A.R....

Madras High Court Establishes Jurisdictional Limits in Revenue Matters: C. Govindarajulu Naidu v. Secretary of State for India in Council

Date: Oct 20, 1926

Madras High Court Establishes Jurisdictional Limits in Revenue Matters: C. Govindarajulu Naidu v. Secretary of State for India in Council Introduction The case of C. Govindarajulu Naidu v. Secretary...

Subrogation and Limitation in Mortgage Redemption: Insights from Mamillapalli Kotappa v. Pamidipati Raghavayya

Date: Oct 9, 1926

Subrogation and Limitation in Mortgage Redemption: Insights from Mamillapalli Kotappa v. Pamidipati Raghavayya Introduction The case of Mamillapalli Kotappa v. Pamidipati Raghavayya adjudicated by...

Non-Enforceability of Ex Parte Foreign Judgments under Indian Civil Procedure Code

Date: Sep 2, 1926

Non-Enforceability of Ex Parte Foreign Judgments under Indian Civil Procedure Code Introduction The case R.E. Mahomed Kassim & Co. v. Seeni Pakir Bin Ahmed adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Establishing the Validity of Family Settlements and the Non-Revocation of Wills by Subsequent Birth: Analysis of Alavandar Gramani v. Danakoti Ammal

Date: Aug 11, 1926

Establishing the Validity of Family Settlements and the Non-Revocation of Wills by Subsequent Birth: Analysis of Alavandar Gramani v. Danakoti Ammal Introduction The case of Alavandar Gramani v....

Magistrate's Jurisdiction in Summoning Accused under Section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code: Insights from Appa Rao Mudaliar v. Janaki Ammal

Date: Apr 30, 1926

Magistrate's Jurisdiction in Summoning Accused under Section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code: Insights from Appa Rao Mudaliar v. Janaki Ammal Introduction The case of Appa Rao Mudaliar (Accused)...

Authority of Official Receiver to Sell Joint Family Property under the Provincial Insolvency Act

Date: Apr 27, 1926

Authority of Official Receiver to Sell Joint Family Property under the Provincial Insolvency Act Introduction The case of T.S Balavenkata Seetharama Chettiar And Another v. The Official Receiver,...

Paramananda Das Goswami v. Radhakrishna Das: Defining Hereditary Succession in Religious Institutions

Date: Mar 27, 1926

Paramananda Das Goswami v. Radhakrishna Das: Defining Hereditary Succession in Religious Institutions Introduction The case of (Sri Mahant) Paramananda Das Goswami v. Radhakrishna Das adjudicated by...

Unified Cause of Action and Joinder of Defendants under Order I, Rule 3: Analysis of C.S. Govindaraja Mudaliar v. Alagappa Thambiran

Date: Mar 25, 1926

Unified Cause of Action and Joinder of Defendants under Order I, Rule 3: Analysis of C.S. Govindaraja Mudaliar v. Alagappa Thambiran Introduction The case of C.S. Govindaraja Mudaliar v. Alagappa...