Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Strengthening Accountability in Environmental Protection: Insights from M.K. Janardhanam v. District Collector

Date: Jul 27, 2002

Strengthening Accountability in Environmental Protection: Insights from M.K. Janardhanam v. District Collector, Tiruvallur District Introduction The case of M.K. Janardhanam v. District Collector,...

Madras High Court's Landmark Decision on Retail Liquor Licensing Policy in State Of Tamil Nadu And Another v. K. Vinayagamurthy

Date: Jul 25, 2002

Madras High Court's Landmark Decision on Retail Liquor Licensing Policy in State Of Tamil Nadu And Another v. K. Vinayagamurthy Introduction The case State Of Tamil Nadu And Another v. K....

Establishing the Principle of Legitim in Pondicherry Customary Hindu Law: Krishnamoorthy Gounder v. Sitarama Gounder

Date: Jul 25, 2002

Establishing the Principle of Legitim in Pondicherry Customary Hindu Law: Krishnamoorthy Gounder v. Sitarama Gounder Introduction The case of Krishnamoorthy Gounder v. Sitarama Gounder adjudicated by...

K.S Geetha v. Stanleybuck: Affirming Appeal as the Sole Remedy Against Rejected Pleas under Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Date: Jul 13, 2002

K.S Geetha v. Stanleybuck: Affirming Appeal as the Sole Remedy Against Rejected Pleas under Order VII Rule 11 CPC Introduction The case of K.S Geetha v. Stanleybuck and Dr. P. Sedhu Ammal,...

Validating Registered Wills: Maria Stella And Others v. T. Joseph Catherine And Others

Date: Jul 12, 2002

Validating Registered Wills: Maria Stella And Others v. T. Joseph Catherine And Others Introduction Maria Stella And Others v. T. Joseph Catherine And Others is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Perpetual Enforcement of Public Use Conditions in Sanctioned Layouts: Villupuram Municipality v. M. Subramanian & Others

Date: Jul 12, 2002

Perpetual Enforcement of Public Use Conditions in Sanctioned Layouts: Villupuram Municipality v. M. Subramanian & Others Introduction The case of Villupuram Municipality, Rep. By Its Commissioner,...

Establishing Deceptive Similarity in Trademark Passing Off: Usv Limited v. Ipca Laboratories Limited

Date: Jun 27, 2002

Establishing Deceptive Similarity in Trademark Passing Off: Usv Limited v. Ipca Laboratories Limited Introduction The case of Usv Limited v. Ipca Laboratories Limited adjudicated by the Madras High...

Madras High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Condoning Delays Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act in Ex Parte Decree Cases

Date: Jun 22, 2002

Madras High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Condoning Delays Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act in Ex Parte Decree Cases Introduction The case of Sankaralingam and Another Petitioners v. V....

Insurance Liability in the Face of Policy Condition Breaches: Insights from M. Anandavalli Amma v. Arvind Eye Hospital

Date: Jun 21, 2002

Insurance Liability in the Face of Policy Condition Breaches: Insights from M. Anandavalli Amma v. Arvind Eye Hospital Introduction The case of M. Anandavalli Amma v. Arvind Eye Hospital adjudicated...

Comprehensive Commentary on R. Vimalchand & M. Ratanchand v. Ramalingam & T. Srinivasalu: Establishing Clear Principles for Specific Performance under C.P.C.

Date: Jun 21, 2002

Establishing Clear Principles for Specific Performance under C.P.C: Insights from R. Vimalchand & M. Ratanchand v. Ramalingam & T. Srinivasalu 1. Introduction The case of R. Vimalchand & M....

Madras High Court Ruling Reinforces Strict Criteria for Easement of Necessity and Prescription Claims

Date: Jun 19, 2002

Madras High Court Ruling Reinforces Strict Criteria for Easement of Necessity and Prescription Claims Introduction The case of Ponnaiyan Ponnusami Gounder et al. v. Karuppakkal Ponnayal et al.,...

Impact of Savings Clauses in Repealed Legislation: C.V Narasimhan v. Government of Tamil Nadu

Date: Jun 7, 2002

Impact of Savings Clauses in Repealed Legislation: C.V Narasimhan v. Government of Tamil Nadu Introduction The case of C.V Narasimhan v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu is a significant legal dispute...

Madras High Court Establishes Territorial Jurisdiction Based on Cause of Action in Industrial Disputes

Date: Jun 5, 2002

Madras High Court Establishes Territorial Jurisdiction Based on Cause of Action in Industrial Disputes Introduction In the case of Neslin Joseph Prim v. Presiding Officer, Central Government...

Scope of "Affairs of the Company" Under Sections 397 and 398 of the Companies Act: Shankar Sundaram v. Amalgamations Ltd. Case Commentary

Date: Jun 4, 2002

Scope of "Affairs of the Company" Under Sections 397 and 398 of the Companies Act: Shankar Sundaram v. Amalgamations Ltd. Case Commentary Introduction The case of Shankar Sundaram v. Amalgamations...

Precedent on Oppression in Corporate Management: M/S. Micromeritics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. S. Munusamy

Date: May 22, 2002

Precedent on Oppression in Corporate Management: M/S. Micromeritics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. S. Munusamy Introduction The case of M/S. Micromeritics Engineers Pvt. Ltd. And Four Others v. S. Munusamy...

Enforceability of Oral Sale Agreements in Specific Performance: Insights from Kumari Anandan v. Dr. T. Balamukunda Rao

Date: May 1, 2002

Enforceability of Oral Sale Agreements in Specific Performance: Insights from Kumari Anandan v. Dr. T. Balamukunda Rao Introduction Kumari Anandan v. Dr. T. Balamukunda Rao (Died) And 3 Others,...

Madras High Court Establishes Limits on Article 227 Revisions in Private Arbitration Proceedings

Date: May 1, 2002

Madras High Court Establishes Limits on Article 227 Revisions in Private Arbitration Proceedings Introduction The case of M/S. Mangayarkarasi Apparels Pvt. Ltd. v. Sundaram Finance Ltd. adjudicated...

Enforcement of Promissory Notes under Sections 18 and 20 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: K. Mani v. Elumalai

Date: Apr 18, 2002

Enforcement of Promissory Notes under Sections 18 and 20 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: K. Mani v. Elumalai Introduction K. Mani v. Elumalai is a landmark judgment delivered by the Madras High...

Modification of Government Subsidy Policies: Insights from Government Of Tamil Nadu v. Ponni Sugars And Chemicals Ltd.

Date: Apr 18, 2002

Modification of Government Subsidy Policies: Insights from Government Of Tamil Nadu v. Ponni Sugars And Chemicals Ltd. Introduction The case of Government Of Tamil Nadu And Others v. Ponni Sugars And...

Eligibility for Scheduled Caste Reservation Post Religious Conversion: N.S. Ziauddeen v. S. Ashok Kumar

Date: Apr 11, 2002

Eligibility for Scheduled Caste Reservation Post Religious Conversion: N.S. Ziauddeen v. S. Ashok Kumar Introduction The case of N.S. Ziauddeen v. S. Ashok Kumar adjudicated by the Madras High Court...