Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Expanding Compensation Awards under Order 41 Rule 33 C.P.C.: Insights from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation v. Saroja Judgment

Date: Feb 5, 2008

Expanding Compensation Awards under Order 41 Rule 33 C.P.C.: Insights from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation v. Saroja Judgment Introduction The case of Tamil Nadu State Transport...

Due Process in Debt Recovery: Affirming the Necessity of Proper Notice and Communication – Ammani Ammal v. Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd.

Date: Feb 5, 2008

Due Process in Debt Recovery: Affirming the Necessity of Proper Notice and Communication – Ammani Ammal v. Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd. Introduction The case of Ammani Ammal v. Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd.,...

Redemption and Penalty Framework for Import Violations Established in Commr. Of Customs, Tuticorin v. Sai Copiers

Date: Feb 1, 2008

Redemption and Penalty Framework for Import Violations Established in Commr. Of Customs, Tuticorin v. Sai Copiers Introduction The case of Commissioner of Customs, Tuticorin v. Sai Copiers,...

C.J. Rajan v. Deputy Superintendent Of Police: Reinforcement of Freedom of Assembly

Date: Jan 31, 2008

C.J. Rajan v. Deputy Superintendent Of Police: Reinforcement of Freedom of Assembly 1. Introduction The case of C.J. Rajan v. Deputy Superintendent Of Police adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Condoning Delay in Debt Recovery: Madras High Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Jan 31, 2008

Condoning Delay in Debt Recovery: Madras High Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Ravi Enterprises and Others v. Indian Bank, Thiruvottiyur Branch, the Madras High...

Lease Income from Commercial Property Classified as Income from House Property: Keyaram Hotels P. Ltd. v. AACIT

Date: Jan 30, 2008

Lease Income from Commercial Property Classified as Income from House Property: Keyaram Hotels P. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax Introduction The case of Keyaram Hotels P. Ltd. v....

Apportionment of Liability and Compensation in Joint Negligence under the Motor Vehicles Act

Date: Jan 29, 2008

Apportionment of Liability and Compensation in Joint Negligence under the Motor Vehicles Act Introduction The case of National Insurance Co. Ltd., Nehruji Road, Villupuram v. M. Jayagandhi was...

Establishing State Transmission Utility Authority: Insights from T.S.T.Kaznavi v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

Date: Jan 29, 2008

Establishing State Transmission Utility Authority: Insights from T.S.T.Kaznavi v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Introduction The case of T.S.T.Kaznavi v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board adjudicated by...

Reaffirmation of Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in Promissory Note Litigation

Date: Jan 26, 2008

Reaffirmation of Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in Promissory Note Litigation Introduction The case of Ganapathy Thevar v. Shanmuga Thevar adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Madras High Court Validates UGC Selection Committees for Private Colleges

Date: Jan 24, 2008

Madras High Court Validates UGC Selection Committees for Private Colleges Introduction The case of The Secretary, Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi v. D.S Arulmani addressed significant issues regarding...

Madras High Court Establishes Limits on Expert Opinion in Cheque Disputes under Negotiable Instruments Act

Date: Jan 23, 2008

Madras High Court Establishes Limits on Expert Opinion in Cheque Disputes under Negotiable Instruments Act Introduction The case of S. Gopal v. D. Balachandran adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Madras High Court Establishes Exceptions to Clause 12 and Section 18 of the Debts Recovery Tribunal Act in Cases of Fraud

Date: Jan 23, 2008

Madras High Court Establishes Exceptions to Clause 12 and Section 18 of the Debts Recovery Tribunal Act in Cases of Fraud Introduction The case of S.V. Subramaniam v. Cypress Semiconductor Technology...

Registrar’s Authority under Section 181 of Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act Upheld: Madras High Court Judgment

Date: Jan 22, 2008

Registrar’s Authority under Section 181 of Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act Upheld: Madras High Court Judgment Introduction The case of Tamil Nadu Vatta Kooturavu Veetu Vasathi Sangangalin...

Comprehensive Analysis of Property Tax Exemption for Educational Institutions under Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act: Sriram Educational Trust v. President

Date: Jan 8, 2008

Property Tax Exemption for Educational Institutions under Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act: An In-Depth Commentary on Sriram Educational Trust v. President Introduction The case of Sriram Educational Trust...

Limitations on Writ Jurisdiction Against Private Banks: Madras High Court's Landmark Decision

Date: Jan 5, 2008

Limitations on Writ Jurisdiction Against Private Banks: Madras High Court's Landmark Decision Introduction The case of Icici Bank Limited v. Lakshminarayanan is a significant writ appeal adjudicated...

Madras High Court Clarifies Specific Performance Standards in Sale Agreement Disputes

Date: Dec 21, 2007

Madras High Court Clarifies Specific Performance Standards in Sale Agreement Disputes Introduction The case of P. Sampoornam And Others v. L.T Somasundaram And Others S adjudicated by the Madras High...

Strengthening Trademark Protection: Insights from Amaravathi Enterprises v. Karaikudi Chettinadu

Date: Dec 21, 2007

Strengthening Trademark Protection: Insights from Amaravathi Enterprises v. Karaikudi Chettinadu Introduction The landmark case of Amaravathi Enterprises v. Karaikudi Chettinadu, adjudicated by the...

Ministerial Acts and Judicial Review: Insights from R. Muralidaran v. District Registrar, South Madras

Date: Dec 21, 2007

Ministerial Acts and Judicial Review: Insights from R. Muralidaran v. District Registrar, South Madras Introduction The case of R. Muralidaran v. District Registrar, South Madras, adjudicated by the...

Scope of Arbitration and Venue Considerations Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: A Landmark Judgment in Central Warehousing Corporation v. A.S.A. Transport

Date: Dec 12, 2007

Scope of Arbitration and Venue Considerations Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: A Landmark Judgment in Central Warehousing Corporation v. A.S.A. Transport Introduction The case of...

M.P. Ram Mohan Raja v. The State Of Tamil Nadu: Clarification on Rule Amendments and Legal Proceedings

Date: Dec 11, 2007

M.P. Ram Mohan Raja v. The State Of Tamil Nadu: Clarification on Rule Amendments and Legal Proceedings Introduction The case of M.P. Ram Mohan Raja v. The State Of Tamil Nadu adjudicated by the...