Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling on Physical Education Teacher Appointment Norms

Date: Dec 5, 2009

Madras High Court's Landmark Ruling on Physical Education Teacher Appointment Norms Introduction The case of Director Of School Education v. K.Uma adjudicated by the Madras High Court on December 4,...

Madras High Court Quashes Disciplinary Charge Memos Due to Inordinate Delay and Vague Charges

Date: Nov 25, 2009

Madras High Court Quashes Disciplinary Charge Memos Due to Inordinate Delay and Vague Charges Introduction In the case of G. Maragatha Meenakshi Others v. The District Collector Others, the Madras...

Express Newspapers Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax: Clarifying the Scope of Section 254(2) for Error Rectification

Date: Nov 18, 2009

Express Newspapers Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax: Clarifying the Scope of Section 254(2) for Error Rectification Introduction Express Newspapers Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of...

Madras High Court Reinforces Strict Compliance for Specific Performance Under Section 16 of the Specific Relief Act

Date: Nov 14, 2009

Madras High Court Reinforces Strict Compliance for Specific Performance Under Section 16 of the Specific Relief Act Introduction In the landmark case R. Rajaram vs. T.R. Maheswaran adjudicated by the...

Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Section 135(1A) of the Electricity Act 2003: Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Nov 12, 2009

Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Section 135(1A) of the Electricity Act 2003: Comprehensive Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of M/S.Hi-Tech Mineral Industries Covai (P) Limited...

Upholding Reservation Rights: The Secretary v. M.Chitra Judgment Analysis

Date: Nov 12, 2009

Upholding Reservation Rights: The Secretary v. M.Chitra Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of The Secretary v. M.Chitra, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on November 11, 2009, centers around...

Reaffirmation of Section 148 Proceedings in Income Tax Assessments: Jayaram Paper Mills Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax And Another

Date: Nov 11, 2009

Reaffirmation of Section 148 Proceedings in Income Tax Assessments: Jayaram Paper Mills Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax And Another Introduction The case Jayaram Paper Mills Ltd. v. Commissioner...

Inordinate Delay Vitiates Disciplinary Proceedings: Madras High Court in S. Sekhar v. Commissioner of Social Welfare

Date: Oct 24, 2009

Inordinate Delay Vitiates Disciplinary Proceedings: Madras High Court in S. Sekhar v. Commissioner of Social Welfare Introduction In the landmark case of S. Sekhar v. The Commissioner Of Social...

Continuance of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Retired Co-operative Bank Manager for Misconduct under Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act

Date: Oct 22, 2009

Continuance of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Retired Co-operative Bank Manager for Misconduct under Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act Introduction The case of The Registrar Of Co-Operative...

House Tax Exemption for Educational Institutions: Rule 15(c) as an Enabling Provision

Date: Oct 21, 2009

House Tax Exemption for Educational Institutions: Rule 15(c) as an Enabling Provision Introduction The case of The President, K. Vellakulam Panchayat, Kallikudi Chatram, Madurai v. Kamaraj College Of...

Madras Gymkhana Club v. K.C. Sukumar: Upholding Natural Justice in Club Membership Disputes

Date: Oct 2, 2009

Madras Gymkhana Club v. K.C. Sukumar: Upholding Natural Justice in Club Membership Disputes Introduction In the landmark case of Madras Gymkhana Club v. K.C. Sukumar, the Hon'ble Madras High Court...

Madras High Court Reinforces Strict Jurisdictional Limits under Article 227 in Private Club Disputes

Date: Oct 2, 2009

Madras High Court Reinforces Strict Jurisdictional Limits under Article 227 in Private Club Disputes Introduction The case of Ootacamund Club v. H.S. Mehta adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Madras High Court Validates Section 40(a)(ia) of Income Tax Act, Strengthening TDS Enforcement

Date: Sep 30, 2009

Madras High Court Validates Section 40(a)(ia) of Income Tax Act, Strengthening TDS Enforcement Introduction In the case of Tube Investments Of India Ltd. And Another v. Assistant Commissioner Of...

Striking Off Vexatious Re-Litigation: Upholding Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process

Date: Sep 18, 2009

Striking Off Vexatious Re-Litigation: Upholding Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process Introduction The case of Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Co-Operative Society v. S.R Ejaz is a pivotal...

Madras High Court Clarifies Procedural Requirements for Suits Against Unincorporated Religious Bodies in Church Leadership Tenure Disputes

Date: Sep 15, 2009

Madras High Court Clarifies Procedural Requirements for Suits Against Unincorporated Religious Bodies in Church Leadership Tenure Disputes Introduction The landmark judgment rendered by the Madras...

Visvas Promoters v. Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal: Clarifying Section 80-IB(10) Deduction Criteria

Date: Sep 12, 2009

Visvas Promoters v. Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal: Clarifying Section 80-IB(10) Deduction Criteria Introduction The case of Visvas Promoters (P) Ltd. v. Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal And Another was...

Possession and Notice Requirements Under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act: Insights from S. Balasubramaniam v. Mrs. Lalitha Balasubramaniam

Date: Sep 10, 2009

Possession and Notice Requirements Under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act: Insights from S. Balasubramaniam v. Mrs. Lalitha Balasubramaniam Introduction The case of S....

Condonation of Delay in Setting Aside Ex Parte Decrees: Insights from S. Janaki v. M/S. Swetha Associates

Date: Sep 9, 2009

Condonation of Delay in Setting Aside Ex Parte Decrees: Insights from S. Janaki v. M/S. Swetha Associates Introduction The case of S. Janaki v. M/S. Swetha Associates dealt with the critical issue of...

Recognition of Majority Trade Union: Balancing Management Discretion and Workers' Rights

Date: Sep 9, 2009

Recognition of Majority Trade Union: Balancing Management Discretion and Workers' Rights Introduction The case of Mrf United Workers Union Rep. By Its Secretary, Arakkonam v. Government Of Tamil Nadu...

Clarifying the Framing of Charges under Rule 17 of Tamil Nadu Civil Services Rules: S.Kannan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

Date: Sep 8, 2009

Clarifying the Framing of Charges under Rule 17 of Tamil Nadu Civil Services Rules: S.Kannan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of S.Kannan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu adjudicated by the...