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Speedy Eviction Under Tamil Nadu New Tenancy Act: Madras High Court Directs Rent Court to Dispose of RLTOP Within Six Weeks
In G. Gopalakrishnan v. Gnanaselvi & Another (CRP No. 6933 of 2026, decided on 05.11.2026), Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court exercised superintendence jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution and directed the District Munsif Court, Tambaram (Rent Court) to dispose of RLTOP No. 32 of 2024 within a strict period of six weeks.
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Defamatory Search Results: Madras High Court Dismisses Google LLC Review Plea, Upholds 15-Day Obligation to Remove Defamatory URLs Upon Representation
In Google LLC v. Daulat Jain & Others (REV.APLO No. 13 of 2026 in C.S. No. 456 of 2019, decided on 03.11.2026), Justice P. Dhanabal of the Madras High Court dismissed a review application filed by Google LLC, holding that search engine intermediaries are duty-bound to remove defamatory URLs linking businessmen to the 2G spectrum scam within 15 days of receiving specific URL identification from plaintiffs.
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Speedy Trial in Matrimonial Disputes: Madras High Court Directs VII Additional Family Court Chennai to Dispose of HMOP Within Four Months
In M. Mounica v. S. Umamaheswaran (CRP No. 6961 of 2026, decided on 05.11.2026), Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court exercised constitutional superintendence under Article 227 and directed the VII Additional Family Court, Chennai, to conclude the cross-examination of P.W.1 and dispose of HMOP No. 4606 of 2024 within a strict deadline of four months.
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Madras High Court POCSO Quashing Order: Compliance Period Extended to 16 Weeks
The Madras High Court extended a compliance period from 12 to 16 weeks in a conditional POCSO quashing order. This case note explains the limited correction, the original conditions and wording that requires clarification.
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TNPID Special Court Proceedings Quashed After 100% Settlement of All 75 Depositors: Madras High Court Terminates Decade-Old EOW Prosecution
In M/s. Achievers Agri India (P) Ltd. & Others v. State Rep. by DSP, EOW-II, Salem (Crl.O.P. No. 20223 of 2026, decided on 24.09.2026 and clarified on 02.11.2026), Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court quashed the entire criminal proceedings in C.C. No. 11 of 2015 on the file of the TNPID Special Court, Coimbatore, after recording that all 75 depositors involving claims of Rs. 41,23,420/- had been settled in full.
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NDPS Commercial Quantity Prosecution Quashed: Madras High Court Holds Co-Accused Confession Without Bank or Corroborative Proof Cannot Sustain Trial
In Shek Naseer Useen @ Shaik Nazeer Hussian v. State (Crl.O.P. No. 31964 of 2026, decided on 03.11.2026), Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court quashed NDPS Special Court proceedings in C.C. No. 531 of 2024 involving 117.850 Kgs of ganja against Accused No. 5 and ordered his immediate release from Puzhal Central Prison, holding that a co-accused's police confession is inadmissible under Section 23 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Section 25 Evidence Act) and Tofan Singh v. State of Tamil Nadu.
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Section 138 NI Act Appeal and 20% Compensation Deposit: Madras High Court Upholds Appellate Condition Absent Exceptional Circumstances and Extends Time to Deposit
In Mohanlal Bora v. M/s. Darshan Comtrade Pvt. Ltd. (Crl.O.P. No. 19171 of 2026, decided on 03.11.2026), Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court applied the Supreme Court precedent in Jamboo Bhandari and held that while the 20% compensation deposit for suspension of sentence in a cheque bounce appeal can be reduced or exempted in exceptional cases, the appellate order must be upheld where no valid exceptional circumstance is shown, while granting an extension of time to comply.
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Onerous Bail Condition Requiring Rs. 20 Lakh Property Document Deleted: Madras High Court Modifies Sessions Court Anticipatory Bail Order in Chit Dispute
In Selvamurugan v. State (Crl.O.P. No. 16985 of 2026, decided on 04.11.2026), Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court deleted an onerous anticipatory bail condition imposed by the Principal Sessions Judge, Puducherry, which had required the accused to produce a property title document worth Rs. 20,00,000/- in a case arising out of a disputed chit fund transaction.
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Written Grounds of Arrest Mandatory Under Article 22(1) and Section 47(1) BNSS: Madras High Court Sets Aside NDPS Remand Order
In Abhishek v. The State (Crl.O.P. No. 9519 of 2026, decided on 02.11.2026), Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court set aside a judicial remand order in an NDPS case, holding that generic "reasons for arrest" in a template arrest memo cannot substitute for communicating specific "grounds of arrest" in writing under Article 22(1) of the Constitution and Section 47(1) of the BNSS.
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Anti-Corruption Mandamus and Review Limits: Madras High Court Clears Decks for DVAC Probe in Municipal Recruitment Case
The Madras High Court First Division Bench has dismissed a review application filed by a former minister, holding that review jurisdiction under Article 226 cannot be used to stifle a lawful investigation when prima facie materials disclose cognizable corruption offenses.
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Builder Parking Charges: Tamil Nadu Consumer Commission Rejects Unproved Extra-Payment Claim
A July 2026 Tamil Nadu consumer appeal highlights why proof of a separate parking charge matters and why a complaint’s exact prayer must match its evidence.
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Auction Sale Certificate and Police Objection: Madras High Court Permits Re-presentation
The High Court permitted re-presentation of a sale certificate with objections and documents and directed a reasoned order if registration was refused.
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Trademark, Copyright and Passing Off in One Suit: Madras High Court Allows Joinder
The Madras High Court permitted Apex Laboratories to combine trademark infringement, copyright infringement and passing off claims in one commercial suit.
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Cadbury–Lotte CHOCLAIRS Dispute: Madras High Court Frames Trademark Trial Issues
The Madras High Court framed issues on trademark ownership, rights in a composite mark, non-use and passing off in the CHOCLAIRS dispute.
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Trademark Renewal After Delayed Registration: Madras High Court Explains Rule 58(3)
The Madras High Court directed the Registry to accept a renewal request where registration came after the renewal date and the mark still remained on the register.
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ELITE Class 11 Trademark: Madras High Court Sets Aside Refusal
The Madras High Court directed advertisement of the ELITE device application after examining the evidence of use and the Registrar’s treatment of Section 12.
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Madras High Court Orders Journal Advertisement After Refusal of Class 34 Label
The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of a Class 34 label after comparing how the Registry had treated the same cited marks in an earlier application.
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Madras High Court Suspends Cheque Bounce Sentence Pending Criminal Revision
The High Court granted conditional bail and suspended a Section 138 NI Act sentence while the criminal revision remained pending.
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Son Has No Right by Birth in Father's Partitioned Share: Supreme Court Dismisses Minor's Partition Suit Under Section 8 Hindu Succession Act
In J. Rajesh (Minor) v. M. Kumaran (Dead) & Others (2026 INSC 1208, decided on 06.11.2026), the Supreme Court affirmed that when property devolves upon Class I heirs under Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and is partitioned, a son takes his divided share as absolute individual property and his son (grandson) acquires no right by birth during his father's lifetime.
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Defamatory Search Results: Madras High Court Dismisses Google LLC Review Plea, Upholds 15-Day Obligation to Remove Defamatory URLs Upon Representation
In Google LLC v. Daulat Jain & Others (REV.APLO No. 13 of 2026 in C.S. No. 456 of 2019, decided on 03.11.2026), Justice P. Dhanabal of the Madras High Court dismissed a review application filed by Google LLC, holding that search engine intermediaries are duty-bound to remove defamatory URLs linking businessmen to the 2G spectrum scam within 15 days of receiving specific URL identification from plaintiffs.
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Forgery Allegation Cannot Automatically Prevent Arbitration: Madras High Court Judgment 2026
Madras High Court appoints a sole arbitrator in a land aggregator agreement dispute despite a forgery allegation, examining the existence of the arbitration clause.
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Sangeetha vs Sangethas: Madras High Court Grants Interim Trademark Injunction | 2026
Madras High Court grants interim relief in Sangeetha vs Sangethas restaurant trademark dispute, examining deceptive similarity and the likelihood of consumer confusion.
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Interim Maintenance Under Section 24 HMA: Madras High Court Explains Limits of Article 227
Madras High Court refused to interfere with interim maintenance of Rs 20,000 for wife and Rs 7,000 for child, explaining limited Article 227 supervision.
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Wife Earning ₹95,000: Madras High Court Revises Interim Maintenance and Protects Child Support
In Raguram v Bhuvana, Madras High Court considers the wife's admitted ₹95,000 monthly income and directs ₹10,000 child maintenance plus school fees.
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OCI Registration Cancellation for Missionary Activity Without Permission Upheld by Madras High Court
Madras High Court upholds cancellation of an OCI registration in John Daniel v Union of India over missionary activities conducted without required permission.
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Anti-Defection Law and MLA Resignations: Can Resignation Nullify Tenth Schedule Disqualification? Madras High Court Sets Strict Two-Month Mandate for Assembly Speaker
In a landmark constitutional ruling, the Madras High Court First Division Bench has held that an MLA's resignation does not wipe out pending Tenth Schedule disqualification proceedings, directing the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker to decide disqualification petitions within two months to uphold constitutional trust.
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