Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Madras High Court Upholds Compensation for Accidental Fall Under Railways Act

Date: Feb 23, 2012

Madras High Court Upholds Compensation for Accidental Fall Under Railways Act Introduction The case of The Union Of India Owning Southern Railway By Its General Manager, Chennai vs. G. Jayalakshmi,...

Madras High Court Ruling: Setting Aside Ex Parte Decrees in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Feb 21, 2012

Madras High Court Ruling: Setting Aside Ex Parte Decrees in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case of Petitioners v. Respondent adjudicated by the Madras High Court on February 20, 2012, addresses...

The Liability of Insurance Companies in Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Comprehensive Commentary on Icici Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Annakkili

Date: Feb 7, 2012

The Liability of Insurance Companies in Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Comprehensive Commentary on Icici Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Annakkili Introduction The case of Icici Lombard General...

State Liability for Compensation under Article 21: Insights from Ganesan v. State Of Tamil Nadu

Date: Feb 2, 2012

State Liability for Compensation under Article 21: Insights from Ganesan v. State Of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of Ganesan v. State Of Tamil Nadu, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Application of the Multiplier Method in Assessing Permanent Disability Compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act

Date: Jan 26, 2012

Application of the Multiplier Method in Assessing Permanent Disability Compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act Introduction The case of New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Kannayiram was adjudicated in...

Supra Bio-Tech v. Chief Commissioner Of Customs: Reinforcing Judicial Discipline in Customs Tariff Classification and Detention Procedures

Date: Jan 25, 2012

Supra Bio-Tech v. Chief Commissioner Of Customs: Reinforcing Judicial Discipline in Customs Tariff Classification and Detention Procedures Introduction The case of Supra Bio-Tech v. Chief...

Broader Judicial Powers in Specific Performance: Insights from Krishnamurthy Gounder v. Venkatakrishnan

Date: Jan 12, 2012

Broader Judicial Powers in Specific Performance: Insights from Krishnamurthy Gounder v. Venkatakrishnan Introduction The case of Krishnamurthy Gounder v. Venkatakrishnan, adjudicated by the Madras...

Ensuring Due Process in Detention under COFEPOSA: Insights from Tharmar Petitioner v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Date: Jan 6, 2012

Ensuring Due Process in Detention under COFEPOSA: Insights from Tharmar Petitioner v. The State of Tamil Nadu 1. Introduction The case of Tharmar Petitioner v. The State of Tamil Nadu heard by the...

Madras High Court Clarifies Concurrent Prosecution Under IPC and Mines and Minerals Act in Sand Theft Cases

Date: Jan 6, 2012

Madras High Court Clarifies Concurrent Prosecution Under IPC and Mines and Minerals Act in Sand Theft Cases Introduction The case of Sengol & Others v. State, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Registrar's Authority to Demand Patta Pass Book for Agricultural Land Transfers: Rajambal v. Inspector General

Date: Dec 23, 2011

Registrar's Authority to Demand Patta Pass Book for Agricultural Land Transfers: Rajambal v. Inspector General Introduction In the case of Rajambal v. Inspector General (Registration), Government Of...

Reclassification of Machinery Replacement and Rented Premises Repairs as Capital Expenditure: Insights from Commissioner Of Income Tax v. Ms. Madura Coats

Date: Dec 23, 2011

Reclassification of Machinery Replacement and Rented Premises Repairs as Capital Expenditure: Insights from Commissioner Of Income Tax v. Ms. Madura Coats Introduction The case of Commissioner Of...

Interpretation of Section 18(1) of the SARFAESI Act in Sivakumar Textiles v. Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal

Date: Dec 21, 2011

Interpretation of Section 18(1) of the SARFAESI Act in Sivakumar Textiles v. Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal Introduction Sivakumar Textiles v. Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal is a landmark...

Madras High Court Establishes Principles for Fair Market Valuation and Rejection of Notional Income in Income Tax Cases

Date: Dec 14, 2011

Madras High Court Establishes Principles for Fair Market Valuation and Rejection of Notional Income in Income Tax Cases Introduction In the case titled The Commissioner Of Income Tax, Madurai v. J....

Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling on Habeas Corpus and Detention Validity under Tamil Nadu Act 14/1982

Date: Dec 10, 2011

Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling on Habeas Corpus and Detention Validity under Tamil Nadu Act 14/1982 Introduction The case of Subramanian v. State Of Tamil Nadu adjudicated by the Madras High...

Jothi v. The Secretary To The Government: Upholding Procedural Safeguards in Detention

Date: Dec 9, 2011

Jothi v. The Secretary To The Government: Upholding Procedural Safeguards in Detention Introduction In the landmark case of Jothi v. The Secretary To The Government, adjudicated by the Madras High...

Madras High Court Confirms Insurance Liability to Legal Heirs of Deceased Vehicle Owner

Date: Dec 3, 2011

Madras High Court Confirms Insurance Liability to Legal Heirs of Deceased Vehicle Owner Introduction The case of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. K. Paruvatham adjudicated by the Madras High Court...

Procedural Fairness in Stamp Duty Assessments: K. Vijayalakshmi v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority of Tamil Nadu

Date: Nov 30, 2011

Procedural Fairness in Stamp Duty Assessments: K. Vijayalakshmi v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of K. Vijayalakshmi v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority...

Madras High Court Establishes Procedural Adequacy for Input-Tax Credit Refunds Under TN VAT Act

Date: Nov 25, 2011

Madras High Court Establishes Procedural Adequacy for Input-Tax Credit Refunds Under TN VAT Act Introduction In the case of R.K Knits v. Assistant Commissioner (Ct), Adyarii Assessment Circle,...

Mandatory Panchayat Permission for Windmill Installations: S. Muppidathi Petitioner v. TNEB

Date: Nov 18, 2011

Mandatory Panchayat Permission for Windmill Installations: S. Muppidathi Petitioner v. TNEB Introduction The case of S. Muppidathi Petitioner v. The Chief Engineer, Non Conventional Energy Sources...

Amendment of Plaint by Defendants in Partition Suits under Order 6, Rule 17 C.P.C.: Solavaiammal v. Ezhumalai Goundar

Date: Nov 17, 2011

Amendment of Plaint by Defendants in Partition Suits under Order 6, Rule 17 C.P.C.: Solavaiammal v. Ezhumalai Goundar Introduction Solavaiammal v. Ezhumalai Goundar is a pivotal judgment rendered by...