Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Limitation on Civil Miscellaneous Appeals for Attachment Orders Under Order 38, Rule 5 CPC: Shri R.S. Pillai v. Smt. M.L Peratchi Selvi

Date: Jul 25, 2000

Limitation on Civil Miscellaneous Appeals for Attachment Orders Under Order 38, Rule 5 CPC: Shri R.S. Pillai v. Smt. M.L Peratchi Selvi Introduction The case of Shri R.S. Pillai v. Smt. M.L. Peratchi...

Eviction of Wilful Defaulter Tenant and Bona Fide Occupation by Landlord Under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act: Analysis of R. Sambasivam v. Thangavelu Dhanabagyam

Date: Jul 21, 2000

Eviction of Wilful Defaulter Tenant and Bona Fide Occupation by Landlord Under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act: Analysis of R. Sambasivam v. Thangavelu Dhanabagyam Introduction The case of R. Sambasivam...

Establishing Adverse Possession: Insights from Thangamani v. Santhiagu [Madras High Court, 2000]

Date: Jul 15, 2000

Establishing Adverse Possession: Insights from Thangamani v. Santhiagu [Madras High Court, 2000] Introduction The case of Thangamani v. Santhiagu adjudicated by the Madras High Court on July 14,...

Madras High Court Rules Writ Petitions Inadmissible for Non-Statutory Contracts with Arbitration Clauses

Date: Jul 15, 2000

Madras High Court Rules Writ Petitions Inadmissible for Non-Statutory Contracts with Arbitration Clauses Introduction The case of Union Of India, Rep. By Its Secretary To Government Ministry Of...

Madras High Court Upholds Strict Scrutiny of Creditor Status and Debt Authenticity in Winding Up Petitions under Companies Act, 1956

Date: Jul 12, 2000

Madras High Court Upholds Strict Scrutiny of Creditor Status and Debt Authenticity in Winding Up Petitions under Companies Act, 1956 Introduction The case of Neg Micon A/S Alsvoj 21 Dk 8700-Randers...

Exercising Judicial Discretion in Asset Liquidation Sales: Insights from Divya Manufacturing vs. Union Bank

Date: Jul 12, 2000

Exercising Judicial Discretion in Asset Liquidation Sales: Insights from Divya Manufacturing vs. Union Bank Introduction The case of Divya Manufacturing Company P. Ltd., Tirupati Woollen Mills...

Negligence and Compensation in Public Utility Management: D. Matsa Gandhi v. Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board

Date: Jul 8, 2000

Negligence and Compensation in Public Utility Management: D. Matsa Gandhi v. Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board Introduction The case of D. Matsa Gandhi Petitioner v. Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board was...

Ensuring Compliance with Section 26(6) of the Indian Electricity Act: Insights from A.A Mohd. Raffi v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

Date: Jul 5, 2000

Ensuring Compliance with Section 26(6) of the Indian Electricity Act: Insights from A.A Mohd. Raffi v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Introduction The case A.A Mohd. Raffi Petitioner v. Tamil Nadu...

Renewal of Customs House Agent Licenses and Regulatory Compliance: Arvind C' Bhagat v. Commissioner Of Customs

Date: Jun 30, 2000

Renewal of Customs House Agent Licenses and Regulatory Compliance: Arvind C' Bhagat v. Commissioner Of Customs Introduction The case of Arvind C' Bhagat v. Commissioner Of Customs, Chennai...

Ensuring Due Process in Teacher Dismissals: C. Masanam v. Chief Educational Officer, Madurai

Date: Jun 30, 2000

Ensuring Due Process in Teacher Dismissals: C. Masanam v. Chief Educational Officer, Madurai Introduction The case of C. Masanam v. Chief Educational Officer, Madurai, And Another dealt with the...

Reinforcement of Readiness and Willingness in Specific Performance: Indravathi Petitioner v. Kamala

Date: Jun 10, 2000

Reinforcement of Readiness and Willingness in Specific Performance: Indravathi Petitioner v. Kamala Introduction The case Indravathi Petitioner v. Kamala was adjudicated in the Madras High Court on...

Insurance Liability upon Death of Insured Due to Servant's Negligence: New Precedent in New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Kaliathal

Date: Jun 7, 2000

Insurance Liability upon Death of Insured Due to Servant's Negligence: New Precedent in New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Kaliathal Introduction The case of New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Kaliathal...

Madras High Court Judgment: Validity of Property Attachment and Bona Fide Purchase

Date: Apr 29, 2000

Madras High Court Judgment: Validity of Property Attachment and Bona Fide Purchase Introduction The case of Sri Krishna Chit Funds (Sattur Private Limited) versus R.S. Pillai and Another is a...

Tamil Nadu's Mandate on Tamil Medium of Instruction Quashed: Implications for Educational Policy and Fundamental Rights

Date: Apr 21, 2000

Tamil Nadu's Mandate on Tamil Medium of Instruction Quashed: Implications for Educational Policy and Fundamental Rights Introduction In a landmark decision dated April 20, 2000, the Madras High Court...

Establishing Patent Validity and Injunctive Relief: Insights from Gandhimathi Appliances Ltd. v. L.G. Varadaraju & Others

Date: Apr 21, 2000

Establishing Patent Validity and Injunctive Relief: Insights from Gandhimathi Appliances Ltd. v. L.G. Varadaraju & Others Introduction The case of Gandhimathi Appliances Limited v. L.G. Varadaraju...

Clarifying Specific Endowment under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act: Madras High Court's Landmark Decision

Date: Apr 19, 2000

Clarifying Specific Endowment under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act: Madras High Court's Landmark Decision Introduction The case of The Commissioner HR & CE Administration...

Reinforcing Execution Sale Protocol: Comprehensive Analysis of A. Parvatham v. Bank of Baroda Judgment

Date: Apr 8, 2000

Reinforcing Execution Sale Protocol: Comprehensive Analysis of A. Parvatham v. Bank of Baroda Judgment Introduction The case of A. Parvatham Appellant v. Bank Of Baroda adjudicated by the Madras High...

Municipal Leasing Authority and the Non-Binding Nature of Consent Orders: Insights from Tamil Nadu Municipal Shop Merchants Association v. State of Tamil Nadu

Date: Apr 7, 2000

Municipal Leasing Authority and the Non-Binding Nature of Consent Orders: Insights from Tamil Nadu Municipal Shop Merchants Association v. State of Tamil Nadu Introduction In the case of Tamil Nadu...

Clarification on Burden of Proof and Admissibility of Secondary Evidence in Declaratory Suits: S. Madasamy Thevar v. A.M Arjuna Raja

Date: Mar 28, 2000

Clarification on Burden of Proof and Admissibility of Secondary Evidence in Declaratory Suits: S. Madasamy Thevar v. A.M Arjuna Raja Introduction Background The case of S. Madasamy Thevar v. A.M...

Exclusion of Unascertained Liability Provisions in Taxable Profit: Beardsell Ltd. Case

Date: Mar 15, 2000

Exclusion of Unascertained Liability Provisions in Taxable Profit: Deputy Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Beardsell Ltd. Introduction The case of Deputy Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Beardsell Ltd. was...