Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Directory Nature of Section 81(4) Time Limit Affirmed in Madras High Court

Date: Aug 30, 2008

Directory Nature of Section 81(4) Time Limit Affirmed in Madras High Court 1. Introduction The case of S.V.K. Sahasramam v. The Deputy Registrar Of Co-Op. Societies Others adjudicated by the Madras...

Madras High Court Clarifies Section 43B Applicability on Provident Fund and ESI Contributions

Date: Aug 19, 2008

Madras High Court Clarifies Section 43B Applicability on Provident Fund and ESI Contributions Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Nexus Computer P. Ltd. adjudicated by the Madras...

Non-Retroactive Application of Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 in Joint Family Property Partition

Date: Aug 15, 2008

Non-Retroactive Application of Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 in Joint Family Property Partition Introduction The case of Bagirathi And 5 Others Petitioners v. S. Manivanan And Another S...

State Liability for Negligence in Educational Institutions: V. Subramaniam v. State of T.N.

Date: Aug 15, 2008

State Liability for Negligence in Educational Institutions: V. Subramaniam v. State of T.N. Introduction The case of V. Subramaniam v. State of T.N. adjudicated by the Madras High Court on August 14,...

Madras High Court Validates section 50C of the Income-tax Act, 1961: A Landmark Judgment on Legislative Competence and Taxation

Date: Aug 6, 2008

Madras High Court Validates section 50C of the Income-tax Act, 1961: A Landmark Judgment on Legislative Competence and Taxation Introduction The case of K.R Palanisamy v. Union Of India And Others...

Restricting the Definition of Respondent Under PWDVA: Uma Narayanan v. Mrs. Priya Krishna Prasad

Date: Aug 2, 2008

Restricting the Definition of Respondent Under PWDVA: Uma Narayanan v. Mrs. Priya Krishna Prasad Introduction The case of Uma Narayanan v. Mrs. Priya Krishna Prasad was adjudicated by the Madras High...

Assessment of Stamp Duty in Public Auction Sales: A.J. Mapillai Mohadeen v. Sub-Registrar

Date: Aug 1, 2008

Assessment of Stamp Duty in Public Auction Sales: A.J. Mapillai Mohadeen v. Sub-Registrar Introduction The case of A.J. Mapillai Mohadeen v. Sub-Registrar adjudicated by the Madras High Court on July...

Mandating Continuous Readiness and Timely Action in Specific Performance: Madras High Court's Interpretation in M. Ranganathan v. M. Thulasi Naicker

Date: Jul 30, 2008

Mandating Continuous Readiness and Timely Action in Specific Performance: Madras High Court's Interpretation in M. Ranganathan v. M. Thulasi Naicker Introduction The case of M. Ranganathan v. M....

Ramnath Publications Pvt. Ltd. v. A.R. Madana Gopal: Establishing Clear Standards for Specific Performance in Sale Agreements

Date: Jul 26, 2008

Ramnath Publications Pvt. Ltd. v. A.R. Madana Gopal: Establishing Clear Standards for Specific Performance in Sale Agreements Introduction The case of Ramnath Publications Pvt. Ltd. v. A.R. Madana...

Affirmation of Testamentary Wills Over Bona Fide Purchaser Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of Thayammal v. Ponnusamy

Date: Jul 25, 2008

Affirmation of Testamentary Wills Over Bona Fide Purchaser Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of Thayammal v. Ponnusamy Introduction Thayammal v. Ponnusamy is a landmark judgment delivered by the Madras...

Violation of Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Actions: Nawabkhan v. Superintendent Of Police, Chengai Mgr East District, Chennai

Date: Jul 25, 2008

Violation of Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Actions: Nawabkhan v. Superintendent Of Police, Chengai Mgr East District, Chennai Introduction In the landmark case of Nawabkhan...

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v. Sundaram Brake Lining Ltd.: Clarifying the Boundaries of Section 8 Arbitration Applications

Date: Jul 25, 2008

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v. Sundaram Brake Lining Ltd.: Clarifying the Boundaries of Section 8 Arbitration Applications Introduction The case of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v. Sundaram Brake Lining Ltd....

Validation of Wills and Res Judicata: Comprehensive Commentary on Muniammal v. Annadurai

Date: Jul 24, 2008

Validation of Wills and Res Judicata: Comprehensive Commentary on Muniammal v. Annadurai Introduction The case of Muniammal v. Annadurai (Deceased) And 7 Others is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Regularisation of Contract Labour in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Presiding Officer: A New Precedent

Date: Jul 23, 2008

Regularisation of Contract Labour in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Presiding Officer: A New Precedent Introduction The case of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Presiding Officer,...

Madras High Court Establishes Liberal Criteria for Condoning Appeal Delays in Tax Proceedings

Date: Jul 9, 2008

Madras High Court Establishes Liberal Criteria for Condoning Appeal Delays in Tax Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Pay And Accounts Officer And Others v. Income-Tax Officer,...

Madras High Court Establishes Distinction Between Fish and Shrimps/Prawns Under the Agricultural Produce Cess Act, 1940

Date: Jul 5, 2008

Madras High Court Establishes Distinction Between Fish and Shrimps/Prawns Under the Agricultural Produce Cess Act, 1940 Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Customs, Tuticorin v. Edhayam Frozen...

Legitimacy and Compassionate Appointment: Insights from H. Anwar Basha v. Registrar General

Date: Jul 2, 2008

Legitimacy and Compassionate Appointment: Insights from H. Anwar Basha v. Registrar General Introduction The case of H. Anwar Basha v. Registrar General (Incharge) adjudicated by the Madras High...

Dismissal of Specific Performance Claim in Property Sale Agreement: Fathima Majeed v. Subhapratha Ravikumar

Date: Jul 2, 2008

Dismissal of Specific Performance Claim in Property Sale Agreement: Fathima Majeed v. Subhapratha Ravikumar Introduction The case of Fathima Majeed v. Subhapratha Ravikumar, adjudicated by the Madras...

Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claims: Prahalath Jasmathiya v. V. Sankaran

Date: Jun 24, 2008

Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claims: Prahalath Jasmathiya v. V. Sankaran Introduction The case of Prahalath Jasmathiya v. V. Sankaran adjudicated by the Madras High Court on June 23,...

Madras High Court Reinforces Judicial Scrutiny in Reinstatement of Terminated Educators: A Landmark Ruling

Date: Jun 14, 2008

Madras High Court Reinforces Judicial Scrutiny in Reinstatement of Terminated Educators: A Landmark Ruling Introduction The case The Chairman Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Ministry Of Hrd Shastri Bhavan...