Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Clarifying Joint Family and Separate Property in Testamentary Succession: K.V Ramasamy v. K.V Rahgavan

Date: Aug 5, 2009

Clarifying Joint Family and Separate Property in Testamentary Succession: Insights from K.V Ramasamy v. K.V Rahgavan Introduction The case of K.V Ramasamy v. K.V Rahgavan And 3 Others adjudicated by...

Madras High Court Clarifies Managerial Liability under TNPID Act: Exclusion of Canvassing Agents

Date: Aug 5, 2009

Madras High Court Clarifies Managerial Liability under TNPID Act: Exclusion of Canvassing Agents Introduction The case of Tmt. Prasannadevi v. State of Tamil Nadu adjudicated by the Madras High Court...

Madras High Court Clarifies Distinction Between Inter-State Sales and Works Contracts in State Of Tamil Nadu v. Premier Litho Works

Date: Aug 1, 2009

Madras High Court Clarifies Distinction Between Inter-State Sales and Works Contracts in State Of Tamil Nadu v. Premier Litho Works Introduction The State Of Tamil Nadu v. Premier Litho Works And...

Mutuality Exemption Limited to Operational Income: Madras Gymkhana Club v. Deputy Commissioner Of Income-Tax

Date: Jul 31, 2009

Mutuality Exemption Limited to Operational Income: Madras Gymkhana Club v. Deputy Commissioner Of Income-Tax 1. Introduction The case of Madras Gymkhana Club v. Deputy Commissioner Of Income-Tax...

Madras High Court Upholds Bank's Right to Physical Possession Post-Sale Certificate under SARFAESI Act

Date: Jul 31, 2009

Madras High Court Upholds Bank's Right to Physical Possession Post-Sale Certificate under SARFAESI Act Introduction The case of Kathikkal Tea Plantations v. State Bank Of India was adjudicated by the...

Causation and Compensation in Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities: Insights from Abdul Rahim 2. Mumtaz Begam v. Sundaresan 2

Date: Jul 31, 2009

Causation and Compensation in Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities: Insights from Abdul Rahim 2. Mumtaz Begam v. Sundaresan 2 Introduction The case of Abdul Rahim 2. Mumtaz Begam v. Sundaresan 2...

Interpretation of Sale Confirmation under SARFAESI Act: K. Raamaselvam vs. Indian Overseas Bank

Date: Jul 30, 2009

Interpretation of Sale Confirmation under SARFAESI Act: K. Raamaselvam vs. Indian Overseas Bank Introduction The case of K. Raamaselvam & R.M Meenal Ramaselvam vs. Indian Overseas Bank, adjudicated...

High Court Upholds Exclusive Statutory Appeal Remedy in Securities Regulation

Date: Jul 25, 2009

High Court Upholds Exclusive Statutory Appeal Remedy in Securities Regulation Introduction The case N. Narayanan v. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was adjudicated by the Madras...

S. Chinnathai Petitioner v. K.C Chinnadurai: Establishing Protocols for Forensic Signature Verification under Civil Procedure Code

Date: Jul 24, 2009

S. Chinnathai Petitioner v. K.C Chinnadurai: Establishing Protocols for Forensic Signature Verification under Civil Procedure Code Introduction The case of S. Chinnathai Petitioner v. K.C...

Canara Jewellers v. Yogesh Palke: Reinforcing the Boundaries of Settlement Commission's Authority under Section 245C of the Income Tax Act

Date: Jul 17, 2009

Canara Jewellers v. Yogesh Palke: Reinforcing the Boundaries of Settlement Commission's Authority under Section 245C of the Income Tax Act Introduction The case of Canara Jewellers v. Yogesh Palke...

Compensation Assessment for Deceased Engineering Student: Loss of Earning Capacity and Personal Expenses Deductions

Date: Jul 15, 2009

Compensation Assessment for Deceased Engineering Student: Loss of Earning Capacity and Personal Expenses Deductions Introduction This commentary delves into the landmark judgment delivered by the...

Registrar's Authority on Unilateral Cancellation Deeds: Madras High Court Upholds Need for Bilateral Consent

Date: Jul 10, 2009

Registrar's Authority on Unilateral Cancellation Deeds: Madras High Court Upholds Need for Bilateral Consent Introduction The case of E.R. Kalaivan v. Inspector General Of Registration adjudicated by...

Premavathi v. Sundararajan: Clarifying the Burden of Proof in Testamentary Suits under Indian Succession Law

Date: Jun 30, 2009

Premavathi v. Sundararajan: Clarifying the Burden of Proof in Testamentary Suits under Indian Succession Law Introduction The case of Premavathi And 3 Others v. Sundararajan And 2 Others S...

Adequate Cause Required for Condoning Delays in Income-Tax Appeals: Madhu Dadha v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax

Date: Jun 24, 2009

Adequate Cause Required for Condoning Delays in Income-Tax Appeals: Madhu Dadha v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax Introduction The case of Madhu Dadha v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax...

Madras High Court Establishes Liability of Insurance Companies Despite Policy Cancellation

Date: Jun 13, 2009

Madras High Court Establishes Liability of Insurance Companies Despite Policy Cancellation Introduction The case of New India Assurance Company Limited v. V. Bommi dealt with significant issues...

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. S. Saravanan: Upholding Third-Party Protection in Motor Insurance

Date: Jun 13, 2009

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. S. Saravanan: Upholding Third-Party Protection in Motor Insurance Introduction The case of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. S. Saravanan [Madras High Court, June...

Enforcement of Policy Conditions Regarding Driver's License in Motor Accident Claims: Nagamani v. Singaravelu

Date: Jun 12, 2009

Enforcement of Policy Conditions Regarding Driver's License in Motor Accident Claims: Nagamani v. Singaravelu Introduction The case of Nagamani v. Singaravelu adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Transfer Orders as Punitive Measures: Madras High Court's Stance in R. Mohanasundaram v. The Principal Chief Conservator Of Forests

Date: Jun 11, 2009

Transfer Orders as Punitive Measures: Madras High Court's Stance in R. Mohanasundaram v. The Principal Chief Conservator Of Forests Introduction In the landmark case of R. Mohanasundaram v. The...

Madras High Court Establishes Procedural Safeguards in Removal of Panchayat President

Date: May 1, 2009

Madras High Court Establishes Procedural Safeguards in Removal of Panchayat President Introduction In the landmark case of S. Udayakumar v. The District Collector Cum, decided by the Madras High...

V. Arulkumar v. HUDCO: Reinforcing Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Apr 30, 2009

V. Arulkumar v. HUDCO: Reinforcing Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction The case of V. Arulkumar v. Housing And Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) adjudicated by the...