Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Madras High Court Establishes the Right of Partial Decree Transferees in Execution Proceedings

Date: Apr 7, 1921

Madras High Court Establishes the Right of Partial Decree Transferees in Execution Proceedings Introduction The case of P.M.A.R.M Muthiah Chettiar v. Lodd Govindoss Krishnadoss Varu And Another (S)...

High Court Upholds Revenue Jurisdiction Limitations in Income-Tax Dispute

Date: Mar 3, 1921

High Court Upholds Revenue Jurisdiction Limitations in Income-Tax Dispute Introduction The case of Chief Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Northern Anantapur Gold Mines, Limited was adjudicated by the...

Sundaram v. Mamsa Mavuthar: Establishing the Judgment-Debtor's Right to Apply Under Order 21, Rule 89

Date: Feb 23, 1921

Sundaram v. Mamsa Mavuthar: Establishing the Judgment-Debtor's Right to Apply Under Order 21, Rule 89 Introduction The case of Sundaram v. Mamsa Mavuthar, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Baluswami Aiyar v. Lakshmana Aiyar: Establishing Limits on Specific Performance in Joint Hindu Family Property Sales

Date: Feb 23, 1921

Baluswami Aiyar v. Lakshmana Aiyar: Establishing Limits on Specific Performance in Joint Hindu Family Property Sales 1. Introduction Baluswami Aiyar v. Lakshmana Aiyar is a seminal judgment delivered...

Application of Section 47 CPC in Mortgage Decree Execution: Jainulabdin v. Krishna Chettiar

Date: Feb 16, 1921

Application of Section 47 CPC in Mortgage Decree Execution: Jainulabdin v. Krishna Chettiar Introduction The case of Jainulabdin v. Krishna Chettiar adjudicated by the Madras High Court on February...

Obligation of Succession Certificate in Self-Acquired Property: Insights from Vairavan Chettiar v. Srinivasachariar

Date: Feb 15, 1921

Obligation of Succession Certificate in Self-Acquired Property: Insights from Vairavan Chettiar v. Srinivasachariar Introduction The case of Vairavan Chettiar v. Srinivasachariar, adjudicated by the...

Mandatory Succession Certificate for Debt Claims under Mitakshara Law: Insights from Viravan Chettiar v. Srinivasachariar

Date: Feb 15, 1921

Mandatory Succession Certificate for Debt Claims under Mitakshara Law: Insights from Viravan Chettiar v. Srinivasachariar Introduction The case of Viravan Chettiar, Represented By Ramasami Chettiar...

Establishing Proprietary Interest in Inam Grants: Comprehensive Commentary on Muthu Goundan v. Perumal Iyen

Date: Jan 8, 1921

Establishing Proprietary Interest in Inam Grants: Comprehensive Commentary on Muthu Goundan v. Perumal Iyen 1. Introduction Muthu Goundan v. Perumal Iyen is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Abatement of Suits for Malicious Prosecution: Rustomji Dorabji v. W.H. Nurse (1920)

Date: Dec 21, 1920

Abatement of Suits for Malicious Prosecution: Rustomji Dorabji v. W.H. Nurse (1920) Introduction The case of Rustomji Dorabji v. W.H. Nurse adjudicated by the Madras High Court on December 20, 1920,...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Trusts Litigation: Insights from Govindasami Kadavakan v. Kaliaperumal Munayathiriyan

Date: Nov 19, 1920

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Trusts Litigation: Insights from Govindasami Kadavakan v. Kaliaperumal Munayathiriyan Introduction Govindasami Kadavakan v. Kaliaperumal Munayathiriyan, adjudicated by...

Taxation of Accrued but Unrealized Income: Insights from Secretary To The Board Of Revenue v. Al. Ar. Rm. Arunachalam Chettiar And Brothers

Date: Oct 7, 1920

Taxation of Accrued but Unrealized Income: Insights from Secretary To The Board Of Revenue, Income-Tax, Madras v. Al. Ar. Rm. Arunachalam Chettiar And Brothers Introduction The case of Secretary To...

Transfer of Mortgages and Actionable Claims by Gift: Insights from Perumal Ammal v. Perumal Naicker

Date: Oct 6, 1920

Transfer of Mortgages and Actionable Claims by Gift: Insights from Perumal Ammal v. Perumal Naicker Introduction Perumal Ammal v. Perumal Naicker is a landmark judgment delivered by the Madras High...

Karnam Kandasami Pillai v. Chinnabba: Establishing Owner Possession Through Prescription in Mortgage Cases

Date: Aug 31, 1920

Karnam Kandasami Pillai v. Chinnabba: Establishing Owner Possession Through Prescription in Mortgage Cases Introduction Karnam Kandasami Pillai v. Chinnabba is a seminal judgment delivered by the...

Attachment and Redemption Rights in Immoveable Property: Analysis of Chamiyappa Tharagan v. Rama Ayyar

Date: Aug 19, 1920

Attachment and Redemption Rights in Immoveable Property: Analysis of Chamiyappa Tharagan v. Rama Ayyar Introduction The case of Chamiyappa Tharagan v. Rama Ayyar, adjudicated by the Madras High Court...

Judicial Discretion in Liquidator's Private Sale: Necessity of Due Notice and Market Value Consideration - Madras High Court

Date: Aug 12, 1920

Judicial Discretion in Liquidator's Private Sale: Necessity of Due Notice and Market Value Consideration Introduction The case of Gordhan Das Chuni Lal Dakuwala versus South Indian Mills Company...

Notice in Property Transfers and Procedural Safeguards: Insights from Badvel Chinna Asethu v. Vattipalli Kesavayya

Date: Jul 29, 1920

Notice in Property Transfers and Procedural Safeguards: Insights from Badvel Chinna Asethu v. Vattipalli Kesavayya Introduction Badvel Chinna Asethu v. Vattipalli Kesavayya is a pivotal judgment...

Rethinking Fraudulent Transfer Defense: N.N.L. Ramaswami Chettiar v. Mallappa Reddiar Judgment Analysis

Date: Apr 30, 1920

Rethinking Fraudulent Transfer Defense: N.N.L. Ramaswami Chettiar v. Mallappa Reddiar Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of N.N.L. Ramaswami Chettiar v. Mallappa Reddiar, adjudicated by the...

Distinguishing Irregularity and Illegality in Court-Ordered Sales: Insights from Jayarama Aiyar v. Vridhigiri Aiyar

Date: Apr 15, 1920

Distinguishing Irregularity and Illegality in Court-Ordered Sales: Insights from Jayarama Aiyar v. Vridhigiri Aiyar Introduction The case of Jayarama Aiyar v. Vridhigiri Aiyar adjudicated by the...

Survivorship Prevails over Testamentary Dispositions in Joint Family Properties: Pandipati Subbarami Reddi v. Pandipati Ramamma

Date: Apr 1, 1920

Survivorship Prevails over Testamentary Dispositions in Joint Family Properties: Pandipati Subbarami Reddi v. Pandipati Ramamma Introduction Pandipati Subbarami Reddi v. Pandipati Ramamma is a...

Succession Principles in Impartible Zamindari Estates under Mitakshara Law: Insights from Gurusami Pandiyan v. Sendattikalai Pandia Chinna Thambiar

Date: Mar 13, 1920

Succession Principles in Impartible Zamindari Estates under Mitakshara Law: Insights from Gurusami Pandiyan v. Sendattikalai Pandia Chinna Thambiar Introduction The landmark case of Gurusami Pandiyan...