Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Restricting Emergency Powers Over Statutory Authorities: Logeswari v. District Collector, Tiruchirappalli

Date: Apr 5, 2013

Restricting Emergency Powers Over Statutory Authorities: Logeswari v. District Collector, Tiruchirappalli Introduction The case of Logeswari v. District Collector, Tiruchirappalli adjudicated by the...

Caveat Emptor and Encumbrance Disclosure in Auction Sales: Insights from N. Suresh v. Indian Bank

Date: Mar 27, 2013

Caveat Emptor and Encumbrance Disclosure in Auction Sales: Insights from N. Suresh v. The Indian Bank Introduction The case of N. Suresh v. The Indian Bank, Micro Arm Branch adjudicated by the Madras...

Madras High Court Establishes Directory Nature of Section 12AA Time Limit in Income Tax v. Karimangalam Onriya Pengal Semipu Amaipu Ltd.

Date: Mar 21, 2013

Madras High Court Establishes Directory Nature of Section 12AA Time Limit in Income Tax v. Karimangalam Onriya Pengal Semipu Amaipu Ltd. Introduction The case of Income Tax v. Karimangalam Onriya...

Insurer’s Liability for Claims Against Insured as Occupant: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Krishnan

Date: Mar 16, 2013

Insurer’s Liability for Claims Against Insured as Occupant: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Krishnan Introduction The case of National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Krishnan adjudicated by the...

Madras High Court Confirms Free Import of Second-Hand Digital Multifunction Machines under Clause 2.33 HBP (Vol.1) and FTP 2009-2014

Date: Mar 15, 2013

Madras High Court Confirms Free Import of Second-Hand Digital Multifunction Machines under Clause 2.33 HBP (Vol.1) and FTP 2009-2014 Introduction In the landmark case of The Commissioner Of Customs...

Madras High Court Upholds Strict Interpretation of Shipping Bill Conversion under Customs Act

Date: Mar 15, 2013

Madras High Court Upholds Strict Interpretation of Shipping Bill Conversion under Customs Act Introduction The case of The Commissioner Of Customs (Seaport-Export) Custom House, No. 60, Rajaji Salai,...

Clarification on Property Registration Under Attachment: K.D.P Properties Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Sub-Registrar

Date: Mar 14, 2013

Clarification on Property Registration Under Attachment: K.D.P Properties Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Sub-Registrar Introduction The case of K.D.P Properties Pvt. Ltd., Chennai v. The Sub-Registrar, Arasaradi...

Madras High Court Upholds Exemption for Bio-Compost Fertiliser under Central Excise Rules

Date: Mar 12, 2013

Madras High Court Upholds Exemption for Bio-Compost Fertiliser under Central Excise Rules Introduction The case of The Commissioner Of Central Excise Pondicherry Commissionerate No. 1 Goubert Avenue,...

Evidentiary Limitations of Section 133A Statements in Income Tax Assessments: Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. P. Balasubramanian

Date: Mar 7, 2013

Evidentiary Limitations of Section 133A Statements in Income Tax Assessments: Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. P. Balasubramanian Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. P....

Madras High Court Establishes Guidelines on Section 35(1)(ii) Deductions, Excess Provisions, and Revenue Expenditure in Corporate Tax Assessments

Date: Mar 2, 2013

Madras High Court Establishes Guidelines on Section 35(1)(ii) Deductions, Excess Provisions, and Revenue Expenditure in Corporate Tax Assessments Introduction In the landmark case of Commissioner Of...

Windmills Classified as Movable Property: Insights from Sri Velayuthaswamy Spinning Mills v. IGR

Date: Mar 2, 2013

Windmills Classified as Movable Property: Insights from Sri Velayuthaswamy Spinning Mills (P) Ltd. v. Inspector General Of Registration Introduction The case of Sri Velayuthaswamy Spinning Mills (P)...

Strict Adherence to Limitation Periods in Finance Act Proceedings: Ms. Gopinath & Sharma v. Customs

Date: Mar 1, 2013

Strict Adherence to Limitation Periods in Finance Act Proceedings: Ms. Gopinath & Sharma v. Customs Introduction The case of Ms. Gopinath & Sharma v. Customs adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Admissibility vs. Acceptability of Evidence in Customs Cases: Insights from Commissioner Of Customs v. Sainul Abideen Neelam

Date: Mar 1, 2013

Admissibility vs. Acceptability of Evidence in Customs Cases: Insights from Commissioner Of Customs v. Sainul Abideen Neelam Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Customs (Imports) Custom House,...

Mandating Disciplinary Actions Under RTI Act: Insights from P. Jayasankar v. Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu

Date: Feb 19, 2013

Mandating Disciplinary Actions Under RTI Act: Insights from P. Jayasankar v. Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of P. Jayasankar v. Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu and...

Madras High Court Establishes Clear Agency Parameters for Cash Payments under Section 40A(3)

Date: Feb 19, 2013

Madras High Court Establishes Clear Agency Parameters for Cash Payments under Section 40A(3) Introduction In the landmark case of Commissioner of Income-Tax v. Sri Shanmuga Ginning Factory,...

Accrued Interest on Non-Performing Assets: Tax Implications Established in Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Sakthi Finance Ltd.

Date: Feb 13, 2013

Accrued Interest on Non-Performing Assets: Tax Implications Established in Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Sakthi Finance Ltd. Introduction The landmark judgment in Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Sakthi...

Madras High Court Upholds Tribunal Decision: No Penalty Under Section 271(1)(c) Without Concealment of Income

Date: Feb 6, 2013

Madras High Court Upholds Tribunal Decision: No Penalty Under Section 271(1)(c) Without Concealment of Income Introduction The case of The Commissioner Of Income Tax, Ward IV (1), Chennai v. P. Rojes...

Madras High Court Sets Precedent on Input Tax Credit Claims under TNVAT Act

Date: Jan 30, 2013

Madras High Court Sets Precedent on Input Tax Credit Claims under TNVAT Act Introduction The case of Sri. Vinayaga Agencies No. 4/4B v. The Assistant Commissioner (Ct) Vadapalani-I Assessment Circle...

Madras High Court Upholds Right to Interest on Delayed Customs Refunds: Ksj Metal Impex (P) Ltd. v. Govt. Of India

Date: Jan 22, 2013

Madras High Court Upholds Right to Interest on Delayed Customs Refunds: Ksj Metal Impex (P) Ltd. v. Govt. Of India Introduction The case of Ksj Metal Impex (P) Ltd. v. Govt. Of India was adjudicated...

Madras High Court's Decision in Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. v. SC Johnson Products Ltd.: Setting a New Precedent on Interim Injunctions in Advertising Disputes

Date: Jan 12, 2013

Madras High Court's Decision in Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. v. SC Johnson Products Ltd. Introduction The case of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. v. S.C. Johnson Products Ltd. was adjudicated by the...