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Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe in TANGEDCO Transformer Scam Case – Serious Blow to State Investigation

Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe in TANGEDCO Transformer Scam Case – Serious Blow to State Investigation

2026-04-29 21:46:57

Madras High Court transfers TANGEDCO transformer procurement corruption case to CBI citing delay, bias, and procedural lapses in DVAC investigation.

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Madras High Court Quashes Prohibition Case: Possession of 1.68 Litres Liquor Not an Offence

Madras High Court Quashes Prohibition Case: Possession of 1.68 Litres Liquor Not an Offence

2026-04-26 23:50:33

Madras High Court rules that possession of liquor within permissible limits for personal use cannot attract prosecution under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act.

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Madras High Court Quashes POCSO & Child Marriage Charges After Couple Marries – Reality Over Technicality

Madras High Court Quashes POCSO & Child Marriage Charges After Couple Marries – Reality Over Technicality

2026-04-24 17:08:39

In a crucial ruling, the Madras High Court quashed serious POCSO and child marriage charges after considering subsequent marriage and compromise between parties, emphasizing ground reality over rigid prosecution.

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Madras High Court Sets Aside Land Acquisition Compensation Award Over Outdated Valuation

Madras High Court Sets Aside Land Acquisition Compensation Award Over Outdated Valuation

2026-04-23 16:03:30

Madras High Court sets aside arbitral award in land acquisition case, holding reliance on outdated guideline value as illegal and orders fresh compensation determination.

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Madras High Court Sets Aside Conviction After Compromise in Belair Corporation Cheating Case

Madras High Court Sets Aside Conviction After Compromise in Belair Corporation Cheating Case

2026-04-23 09:57:52

Madras High Court quashes conviction in Belair Corporation cheating case after parties reach settlement, invoking inherent powers to secure justice.

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Madras High Court Upholds Summary Dismissal in Arokya vs Patanjali Aarogya Trademark Dispute

Madras High Court Upholds Summary Dismissal in Arokya vs Patanjali Aarogya Trademark Dispute

2026-04-23 09:34:48

Madras High Court refuses to interfere with summary dismissal of trademark infringement suit between Arokya and Patanjali Aarogya, holding no likelihood of confusion.

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Supreme Court Refuses Enforcement of UK Judgment in Air Liquide vs Goyal MG Gases: Natural Justice Prevails

Supreme Court Refuses Enforcement of UK Judgment in Air Liquide vs Goyal MG Gases: Natural Justice Prevails

2026-04-23 09:20:24

Foreign judgments are not automatically enforceable in India. Supreme Court refused to enforce a UK decree citing violation of natural justice and lack of fair trial under Section 13 CPC.

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Maintenance Cannot Be Claimed When DNA Test Disproves Paternity: Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Position

Maintenance Cannot Be Claimed When DNA Test Disproves Paternity: Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Position

2026-04-22 18:10:03

The Supreme Court ruled that a man cannot be compelled to pay child maintenance when a DNA test conclusively proves he is not the biological father, prioritizing scientific evidence over legal presumption.

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Writ Not Maintainable Against MSME Facilitation Council Orders: Madras High Court Reaffirms Section 34 Remedy

Writ Not Maintainable Against MSME Facilitation Council Orders: Madras High Court Reaffirms Section 34 Remedy

2026-04-21 16:31:47

Madras High Court rules that challenges to MSME Facilitation Council awards must be filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act with mandatory 75% pre-deposit, rejecting writ jurisdiction under Article 226.

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Power of Attorney Registration Refusal Under Section 22A: Madras High Court Clarifies Limits on Sub-Registrar Authority

Power of Attorney Registration Refusal Under Section 22A: Madras High Court Clarifies Limits on Sub-Registrar Authority

2026-04-21 16:02:23

Madras High Court in Sankarakumar vs Sub Registrar (2026) clarifies that Section 22A applies only in planning areas and restricts Sub-Registrar’s powers in refusing document registration.

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Legal Heir’s Remedy Against Arbitral Award Lies Under Section 34, Not Article 227: Supreme Court Clarifies

Legal Heir’s Remedy Against Arbitral Award Lies Under Section 34, Not Article 227: Supreme Court Clarifies

2026-04-21 07:38:52

Supreme Court in V.K. John vs S. Mukanchand Bothra (2026) held that legal heirs challenging an arbitral award must proceed under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and not Article 227 of the Constitution.

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Undertrial Bail Mandatory After 1/3 Sentence Served – Delhi High Court Issues Strict Directions

Undertrial Bail Mandatory After 1/3 Sentence Served – Delhi High Court Issues Strict Directions

2026-04-17 22:46:29

Delhi High Court orders strict implementation of bail for undertrial prisoners who served one-third sentence under BNSS Section 479. Key legal insights explained.

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Supreme Court 2026: Settlement Agreement Breach Leads to DV Case Quash & Divorce Under Article 142

Supreme Court 2026: Settlement Agreement Breach Leads to DV Case Quash & Divorce Under Article 142

2026-04-15 07:38:07

In a landmark 2026 judgment, the Supreme Court quashed a Domestic Violence case and granted divorce under Article 142, holding that breach of mediation settlement after accepting benefits is abuse of law.

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Supreme Court: Probation Can Be Granted Even in Fine-Only Cases | Milind Dhanve Case 2026

Supreme Court: Probation Can Be Granted Even in Fine-Only Cases | Milind Dhanve Case 2026

2026-04-14 16:11:02

Supreme Court clarifies that probation under the Probation of Offenders Act can be granted even when punishment is only a fine

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Motor Accident Compensation Enhanced: Karnataka High Court in MFA No.1479/2025 & Connected Cases (2026)

Motor Accident Compensation Enhanced: Karnataka High Court in MFA No.1479/2025 & Connected Cases (2026)

2026-04-13 21:11:36

Karnataka High Court enhances compensation and clarifies liability of RC owner in motor accident claims.

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Section 144 Cannot Override Court Orders: Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) Strict Direction (2026)

Section 144 Cannot Override Court Orders: Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) Strict Direction (2026)

2026-04-13 08:05:14

Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) holds that Section 144 CrPC and Model Code of Conduct cannot override enforcement of court orders.

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Unlawful Subletting Explained: Supreme Court Restores Eviction in Partnership Disguise Case (2026)

Unlawful Subletting Explained: Supreme Court Restores Eviction in Partnership Disguise Case (2026)

2026-04-13 07:18:29

Supreme Court clarifies that partnership cannot be used to disguise subletting. Exclusive possession by third parties leads to eviction under rent laws.

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Arbitration Clause Incorporation: LOI Reference to Tender Not Sufficient (2026)

Arbitration Clause Incorporation: LOI Reference to Tender Not Sufficient (2026)

2026-04-12 06:38:32

A general reference to a tender document in a Letter of Intent (LOI) is not enough to incorporate an arbitration clause. Understand the legal position and implications.

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Telecom Spectrum Not an Asset Under IBC: Legal Position Explained (2026)

Telecom Spectrum Not an Asset Under IBC: Legal Position Explained (2026)

2026-04-12 06:30:22

Telecom spectrum is not treated as an asset under IBC. Learn the legal position, public trust doctrine, and its impact on telecom insolvency in India.

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‘Mango’ Symbol Case Explained: Madras High Court Refuses to Freeze PMK Election Symbol

‘Mango’ Symbol Case Explained: Madras High Court Refuses to Freeze PMK Election Symbol

2026-04-11 14:29:25

Madras High Court upheld refusal to freeze PMK’s ‘mango’ symbol, highlighting election symbol rules and the role of the Election Commission.

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Election Process Finality Explained: Madras High Court Rejects SMS Voting Confirmation Plea

Election Process Finality Explained: Madras High Court Rejects SMS Voting Confirmation Plea

2026-04-11 14:21:55

Madras High Court reiterates that election procedures cannot be altered once the process begins. Learn the legal principle of election finality with case law analysis.

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Alangulam Toddy Farmer Shooting Incident: Legal Analysis of Police Action and FIR Procedures

Alangulam Toddy Farmer Shooting Incident: Legal Analysis of Police Action and FIR Procedures

2026-04-11 14:07:30

The Alangulam toddy farmer incident raises serious legal questions regarding police firing, use of force, and rights of civilians. This article examines the legal framework, FIR procedures, and remedies available under Indian law.

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Sathankulam Double Murder Case Judgment Explained: Custodial Violence and Legal Impact

Sathankulam Double Murder Case Judgment Explained: Custodial Violence and Legal Impact

2026-04-11 12:51:42

The Sathankulam custodial death case shocked the nation and exposed severe police brutality. This article explains the judgment, legal provisions, and its impact on custodial violence laws in India.

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