Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Reaffirming Disciplinary Authority in Absence of Complainant Testimony: Union Of India v. Central Administrative Tribunal

Date: Aug 12, 2005

Reaffirming Disciplinary Authority in Absence of Complainant Testimony: Union Of India v. Central Administrative Tribunal Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and...

Rejection of Plaint Under Order 7, Rule 11(c) CPC: S.V Arjunaraja Petitioner v. P. Vasantha

Date: Aug 9, 2005

Rejection of Plaint Under Order 7, Rule 11(c) CPC: S.V Arjunaraja Petitioner v. P. Vasantha Introduction The case of S.V Arjunaraja Petitioner v. P. Vasantha adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Condoning Delay in Restoration of Suit under the Limitation Act: S. Mohan v. Cruz Mary

Date: Aug 3, 2005

Condoning Delay in Restoration of Suit under the Limitation Act: S. Mohan v. Cruz Mary Introduction The case of S. Mohan v. Cruz Mary adjudicated in the Madras High Court on August 2, 2005, presents...

Madras High Court Establishes Precedent on Abuse of Court Process in Relitigation Cases

Date: Jul 29, 2005

Madras High Court Establishes Precedent on Abuse of Court Process in Relitigation Cases Introduction The case of The Member Concern Department Of Post, Government Of India, Ministry Of Communication,...

Reaffirmation of Burden of Proof in Partition Suits: Insights from P.R. Kannaiyan v. Ramasamy Mandiri

Date: Jul 29, 2005

Reaffirmation of Burden of Proof in Partition Suits: Insights from P.R. Kannaiyan v. Ramasamy Mandiri Introduction The case of P.R. Kannaiyan v. Ramasamy Mandiri, adjudicated by the Madras High Court...

Amendment of Pleas Under Order 6 Rule 17 C.P.C Despite Limitation Period: Insights from Alankadu Immudi Ahora Dharma Sivachariar Aiyra Vaisya Madam v. Udumalpet Samayapuram Ayira Vaisya Sangam

Date: Jul 23, 2005

Amendment of Pleas Under Order 6 Rule 17 C.P.C Despite Limitation Period: Insights from Alankadu Immudi Ahora Dharma Sivachariar Aiyra Vaisya Madam v. Udumalpet Samayapuram Ayira Vaisya Sangam...

Reinforcing the Necessity for Specific Pleadings and Evidence in Eviction Cases under Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act: Insights from R. Sudhandhira Devi v. K. Navanithakrishna

Date: Jul 23, 2005

Reinforcing the Necessity for Specific Pleadings and Evidence in Eviction Cases under Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act: Insights from R. Sudhandhira Devi v. K. Navanithakrishna...

Mandatory Undertaking Requirement Under Section 14(2)(b) Affirmed in M. Abu Tahir v. M. Rahamathulla

Date: Jul 19, 2005

Mandatory Undertaking Requirement Under Section 14(2)(b) Affirmed in M. Abu Tahir v. M. Rahamathulla Introduction The case of M. Abu Tahir Petitioner v. M. Rahamathulla adjudicated by the Madras High...

Madras High Court Mandates Regular Recruitment of Teachers Over Guest Lecturers

Date: Jul 16, 2005

Madras High Court Mandates Regular Recruitment of Teachers Over Guest Lecturers Introduction The case of M. Saravanakumar And Others v. Secretary To Government Education Department, Chennai was...

Clarifying the Scope of Order 16, Rule 21 C.P.C: Limitations on Summoning Co-Defendants as Witnesses

Date: Jul 14, 2005

Clarifying the Scope of Order 16, Rule 21 C.P.C: Limitations on Summoning Co-Defendants as Witnesses Introduction The case of Minor Arumugam Logesh And Another Petitioners v. State Bank Of India,...

Appellate Procedures in Stamp Duty Assessments: Insights from Jt. Sub-Registrar-I v. Prasanth Chandran

Date: Jul 12, 2005

Appellate Procedures in Stamp Duty Assessments: Insights from Jt. Sub-Registrar-I v. Prasanth Chandran Introduction The case of Jt. Sub-Registrar-I v. Prasanth Chandran, adjudicated by the Madras...

Madras High Court Upholds Securitisation Act: Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jul 8, 2005

Madras High Court Upholds Securitisation Act: Comprehensive Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of Digivision Electronics Ltd. v. Indian Bank, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on July 7,...

Strict Interpretation of Bad Debt Provisions in Income Tax Law: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Micromax Systems P. Ltd.

Date: Jul 7, 2005

Strict Interpretation of Bad Debt Provisions in Income Tax Law: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Micromax Systems P. Ltd. Introduction In the landmark case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v....

Ban on Unconstitutional Katta Panchayats in Tamil Nadu: K. Gopal v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Date: Jul 6, 2005

Ban on Unconstitutional Katta Panchayats in Tamil Nadu: K. Gopal v. The State of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of K. Gopal v. The State of Tamil Nadu adjudicated by the Madras High Court on July...

Madras High Court Establishes Inclusive Interpretation of 'Qualifying Service' for Pension Eligibility in N. Venkatramani v. Indian Bank

Date: Jul 5, 2005

Madras High Court Establishes Inclusive Interpretation of 'Qualifying Service' for Pension Eligibility in N. Venkatramani v. Indian Bank Introduction The case of N. Venkatramani v. Indian Bank...

Limits on Appointment of Advocate Commissioners: Insights from Chandrasekaran v. Naidu

Date: Jun 30, 2005

Limits on Appointment of Advocate Commissioners: Insights from Chandrasekaran & 6 Others v. V. Doss Naidu Introduction The legal landscape governing civil litigation often grapples with the...

Madras High Court Upholds Mandatory Common Entrance Examinations for Professional Courses: Reinforcing Article 14 and Adherence to Central Regulations

Date: Jun 28, 2005

Madras High Court Upholds Mandatory Common Entrance Examinations for Professional Courses: Reinforcing Article 14 and Adherence to Central Regulations Introduction The case of N. Priyadarshini And...

Scrutiny of Prosecution Witnesses and Evidence: Insights from Secretary @ Mara Naicker And Ors. v. State

Date: Jun 28, 2005

Scrutiny of Prosecution Witnesses and Evidence: Insights from Secretary @ Mara Naicker And Ors. v. State Introduction The case of Secretary @ Mara Naicker And Ors. v. State By Sub Inspector Of Police...

Protection of Natural Water Resources: A Landmark Judgment in L. Krishnan v. State Of T.N.

Date: Jun 28, 2005

Protection of Natural Water Resources: A Landmark Judgment in L. Krishnan v. State Of T.N. Introduction The case of L. Krishnan v. State Of T.N. adjudicated by the Madras High Court on June 27, 2005,...

Maintenance of Revision Jurisdiction under Article 227: Gurusamy & 4 Others v. Santhanam

Date: Jun 19, 2005

Maintenance of Revision Jurisdiction under Article 227: Guardiansamy & 4 Others v. Santhanam Introduction The case of Gurusamy & 4 Others v. Santhanam adjudicated by the Madras High Court on June 18,...