Privity of Contract and Indemnity vs. Guarantee: Madras High Court's Precedent in K.V. Periyamianna Marakkayar & Sons v. Banians & Co. Introduction The case of K.V. Periyamianna Marakkayar & Sons v....
Sons' Liability for Father's Valid Debts: Establishing Precedent in Muthammal v. Sivakami Ammal (1925) Introduction The case of Muthammal v. Sivakami Ammal decided by the Madras High Court on April...
Madras High Court Establishes Rs. 100 Per Dependent Limit under Section 488 Introduction The case of E.C. Kent (Counter, Petitioner) v. Mrs. E.E.L Kent (Petitioner) was adjudicated by the Madras High...
Ayiswaryanandaji Saheb v. Sivaji Raja Saheb: Establishing the Impartibility of Devasthanam Trusteeships Introduction The case of Ayiswaryanandaji Saheb v. Sivaji Raja Saheb, adjudicated by the Madras...
Conclusive Effect of Court-Sale on Inalienable Property: Vuppulury Somasundaram v. Bhimisetti Kondayya Introduction The case of Vuppulury Somasundaram v. Bhimisetti Kondayya, adjudicated by the...
Assignment and Enforceability of Executory Contracts: Insights from Chinna Munuswami Nayudu v. Sagalaguna Nayudu Introduction The case of Chinna Munuswami Nayudu v. Sagalaguna Nayudu adjudicated by...
Reaffirmation of Section 92: Non-Admissibility of Oral Evidence to Vary Written Consideration in Deeds – Lodd Govindoss Krishnadas Varu v. P.M.A.R.M. Muthiah Chetty Introduction The case of Lodd...
Collateral Succession Rights Under Hindu Law: Insights from Viswanatha Mudali v. Doraiswami Mudali Introduction The case of Viswanatha Mudali v. Doraiswami Mudali, adjudicated by the Madras High...
Limits on Alienation and Partition of Joint Hindu Widow Estates: Insights from Valluru Appalasuri v. Sasapu Kannamma Nayuralu 1. Introduction The case of Valluru Appalasuri v. Sasapu Kannamma...
Effect of Pre-Judgment Attachment on Survivorship Rights: Sankaralinga Mudaliar v. Official Receiver of Tinnevelly Introduction The case of Sankaralinga Mudaliar And Others v. Official Receiver Of...
Preservation of Civil Court Jurisdiction in Mortgage Suits Despite Insolvency Proceedings: Official Receiver v. Palaniswami Chetti & Another Introduction The case of The Official Receiver, Coimbatore...
Sait Siva Pratapa Bhattadu v. A.E.L Mission: Defining 'Persons Interested' in Land Acquisition Compensation Introduction The case of Sait Siva Pratapa Bhattadu (5th Claimant) v. A.E.L Mission And...
Preservation of Minor's Share in Partition Suits Amidst Subsequent Family Member Birth Introduction The case of Krishnaswami Thevan v. Pulukaruppa Thevan adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...
Impact of Claim Petition Dismissal on Property Attachment: Kumara Goundan v. Thevaraya Reddi Introduction The case of Kumara Goundan v. Thevaraya Reddi was adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...
Madras High Court Establishes Non-Applicability of Part-Performance in Re-Sale Agreements Introduction The case of Dakshinamurthi Mudaliar v. Dhanakoti Ammal, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...
Edmund Bendit v. Edgar Raphael Prudhomme: Establishing Force Majeure in Maritime Contracts Introduction The landmark case of Edmund Bendit v. Edgar Raphael Prudhomme, adjudicated by the Madras High...
Admissibility of Unprobated Wills and Non-Impact of Religious Conversion on Property Rights: Ganshamdoss Narayandoss v. Sarasvathi Bai Introduction The case of Ganshamdoss Narayandoss v. Sarasvathi...
Classification of Lease and License under the Stamp Act: Insights from the South Indian Railway Case Introduction The case of The Acting Secretary, Board Of Revenue v. The Agent, South Indian Railway...
Validation of Government Declarations on Public Purpose in Land Acquisition: Veeraraghavachariar v. Secretary of State for India Introduction The case of Veeraraghavachariar v. Secretary Of State For...
Ramalinga Adaviar v. Meenakshisundaram Pillai: Penal Provisions in Chit Fund Agreements 1. Introduction Ramalinga Adaviar v. Meenakshisundaram Pillai is a landmark judgment delivered by the Madras...