Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Inherent Limits on Quashing Corruption Prosecutions: Reinforcing Judicial Restraint under Section 482 CrPC

Date: Mar 29, 2025

Inherent Limits on Quashing Corruption Prosecutions: Reinforcing Judicial Restraint under Section 482 CrPC Introduction The judgment in Ma. Subramanian v. State Represented By delivered by the Madras...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Proceedings: The Whirlwind Inquiry and Its Legal Consequences

Date: Mar 29, 2025

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Proceedings: The Whirlwind Inquiry and Its Legal Consequences Introduction The Judgment in “The General Manager and v. S.V. Mothilal” by the Madras High...

Exemption of Minority Educational Institutions from UGC 2018 Selection Regulations under Article 30(1)

Date: Mar 28, 2025

Exemption of Minority Educational Institutions from UGC 2018 Selection Regulations under Article 30(1) Introduction This commentary examines the common order delivered by the Madras High Court on...

Quashing Proceedings on Sole Reliance on Co-Accused’s Confession: A New Precedent Established in B. Karthick v. The State of Tamilnadu

Date: Mar 28, 2025

Quashing Proceedings on Sole Reliance on Co-Accused’s Confession: A New Precedent Established in B. Karthick v. The State of Tamilnadu Introduction The judgment in B. Karthick v. The State of...

New Precedent on the Validity of One-Year LLM Degrees for Public Appointments

Date: Mar 27, 2025

New Precedent on the Validity of One-Year LLM Degrees for Public Appointments Introduction The case of Dr. Sangeetha Sriraam v. The Teachers Recruitment Board represents a significant judicial...

Ownership of Occupied Grama Natham Lands: Clarifying Vesting under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905

Date: Mar 27, 2025

Ownership of Occupied Grama Natham Lands: Clarifying Vesting under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 Introduction In Writ Petitions Nos. 4936, 6015, 6514 & 6795 of 2025, petitioners...

Specific Deduction under Section 40A(7)(b) Prevails over Section 43B for Approved Gratuity Fund Contributions

Date: Mar 25, 2025

Specific Deduction under Section 40A(7)(b) Prevails over Section 43B for Approved Gratuity Fund Contributions 1. Introduction The case of M/s Sanmar Speciality Chemicals Limited v. The Assistant...

Unique Citizenship Pathways under Section 5(1)(c): S. Ramya v. Union of India

Date: Mar 21, 2025

Unique Citizenship Pathways under Section 5(1)(c): S. Ramya v. Union of India 1. Introduction In S. Ramya v. Union of India (2025:MHC:804), the Madras High Court addressed a previously unencountered...

Ensuring Timely Compliance and Accountability in Compassionate Appointments

Date: Mar 13, 2025

Ensuring Timely Compliance and Accountability in Compassionate Appointments Introduction This Judgment in the case of Gowdham v. The Director General (W.A. No.355 of 2025) before the Madras High...

Judicial Clarity on Arbitrator Mandate Extensions under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Date: Feb 6, 2025

Judicial Clarity on Arbitrator Mandate Extensions under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Introduction The judgment in M/s Powergear Limited v. M/s Anu Consultants rendered by the...

Redefining Change in Law Claims: The Interplay Between CPA 32 and CPA 37

Date: Feb 1, 2025

Redefining Change in Law Claims: The Interplay Between CPA 32 and CPA 37 Introduction The judgment in Chennai Metro Rail v. Transtonnelstroy Limited delivered by the Madras High Court on January 31,...

Establishing Strict Norms for Animal Transport and Interim Custody in Cases of Animal Cruelty

Date: Feb 1, 2025

Establishing Strict Norms for Animal Transport and Interim Custody in Cases of Animal Cruelty Introduction The case of Abbas Manthiri v. State Represented before the Madras High Court addresses the...

Judicial Affirmation of Ultra Vires Doctrine Over Customs’ Baggage Rules: Protecting Cultural and Procedural Rights

Date: Feb 1, 2025

Judicial Affirmation of Ultra Vires Doctrine Over Customs’ Baggage Rules: Protecting Cultural and Procedural Rights 1. Introduction The case of THANUSHIKA v. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS,...

Judicial Recognition of Medical Grounds in Prisoner Classification

Date: Jan 31, 2025

Judicial Recognition of Medical Grounds in Prisoner Classification Introduction The judgment in R. Ramalingam v. The Principal Secretary to the Government, delivered by the Madras High Court on...

Ensuring Religious Liberty in Land Use Approvals: Reframing Public Order Concerns in Planning Permissions

Date: Jan 30, 2025

Ensuring Religious Liberty in Land Use Approvals: Reframing Public Order Concerns in Planning Permissions Introduction The case of A. Jacob Sahariah v. The District Collector represents a significant...

The Principle of Repeal by Omission and Its Impact on FEMA Proceedings: A Detailed Commentary on Sachin Bansal v. Directorate of Enforcement

Date: Jan 30, 2025

The Principle of Repeal by Omission and Its Impact on FEMA Proceedings Introduction The judgment in Sachin Bansal v. The Directorate of Enforcement delivered by the Madras High Court on January 29,...

Jurisdictional Reach under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent in Copyright Disputes

Date: Jan 29, 2025

Jurisdictional Reach under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent in Copyright Disputes Introduction The judgment in Los Gatos Production Services India LLP v. Wunderbar Films Private Limited (2025:MHC:240)...

GST Liability and Fraudulent Evasion: Affirming Strict Compliance in Registration and Tax Payment

Date: Jan 29, 2025

GST Liability and Fraudulent Evasion: Affirming Strict Compliance in Registration and Tax Payment Introduction In the case of M/s Annai Angammal Arakkatal v. The Joint Commissioner of GS, the Madras...

Redefining 'Railway' Under GST: Establishing Concessional Tax Treatment for Works Contract Services

Date: Jan 29, 2025

Redefining 'Railway' Under GST: Establishing Concessional Tax Treatment for Works Contract Services Introduction The present case, Sts Kec (Jv) v. State Tax Officer, decided by the Madras High Court...

Establishing the Primacy of Minor’s Reproductive Autonomy in MTP Decisions

Date: Jan 28, 2025

Establishing the Primacy of Minor’s Reproductive Autonomy in MTP Decisions Introduction The case of Jegatha D v. The Inspector of Police, adjudicated by the Madras High Court on January 27, 2025,...