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Madras High Court Dismisses Review & Closes Contempt After DVAC Registers FIR in Cash-for-Jobs Case
The First Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed former Minister K.N. Nehru's review application against the February 20, 2026 direction for a DVAC FIR in the cash-for-jobs case and closed the connected contempt petition after the State confirmed FIR registration.
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Police Must Refuse Permission for Protests Personally Targeting Sitting Judges: Madras High Court (W.P. No. 30622 of 2026)
In R. Karthikeyan v. Union of India & Ors. (W.P. No. 30622 of 2026), the First Bench of the Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu Police not to permit assemblies that personally target or intimidate sitting judges and ordered Cyber Crime monitoring of online intimidation.
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Magistrate Cannot Conduct Premature Mini-Trial on Civil Title While Deciding Section 175(3) BNSS Plea: Madras High Court (2026:MHC:4155)
In A. Chidambaram v. State (Crl.R.C. No. 919 of 2026, 2026:MHC:4155), the Madras High Court set aside a Judicial Magistrate's dismissal of a Section 175(3) BNSS complaint, holding that a pending civil dispute does not bar criminal investigation into forgery and fabrication.
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Mere Presence of Another Person in Matrimonial Home Cannot Prove Adultery Without Reliable Evidence: Madras High Court
In M.S. v. V.K., the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court held that the mere presence of a third person in the matrimonial home, absent reliable proof of an adulterous relationship, cannot sustain divorce under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
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BNSS Section 223(1) Proviso Gives PMLA Accused Statutory Right to Relied-Upon Documents Pre-Cognizance: Madras HC (2026:MHC:4462)
In R. Anandha Ramakrishnan v. The Assistant Director, ED (2026:MHC:4462), the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court held that under the first proviso to Section 223(1) of BNSS, an accused in a PMLA complaint has a statutory right to receive relied-upon documents at the pre-cognizance stage.
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Madras High Court Flags 2,423 Pending Corruption Cases, Directs State to Establish Dedicated Special Courts Under PC Act
In A. Shahul Hameed v. State of Tamil Nadu (Crl.O.P.(MD) No. 11066 of 2026), the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court held that 2,423 pending graft cases cannot be treated as routine additional work for Principal District Judges, directing dedicated Special Courts and prosecutors.
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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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Suit for Dissolution of Marriage Based on Triple Talaq Barred by Law: Madras High Court Rejects Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC
In Fathima v. N. Mujifur Rahuman (CRP No. 1066 of 2024, decided on 04.11.2026), Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court set aside the order of the Additional Family Court, Coimbatore, and rejected a husband's civil plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, ruling that a suit seeking dissolution of marriage founded on triple talaq notices is void, illegal, and barred by law under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.
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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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Arani Compassionate Appointment Claim Dismissed After Long Delay
The Madras High Court dismissed an Arani compassionate appointment claim after considering the withdrawal letter and the passage of nearly three decades.
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Tiruvannamalai Partition Plaint Returned on SARFAESI Objection: High Court Directs Hearing if Needed
The Madras High Court allowed re-presentation of a Tiruvannamalai partition plaint and directed an open-court hearing if the explanation did not satisfy the trial court.
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Tiruvannamalai Gratuity Dispute: Madras High Court Grants Four-Week Interim Stay
The Madras High Court granted a four-week interim stay in a Tiruvannamalai employer’s gratuity dispute after noting an earlier deposit.
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Arunachaleswarar Temple Oversight: Madras High Court Appoints Monitoring Committee
The Madras High Court dismissed two appeals, directed steps for pilgrim amenities and set up a committee to monitor compliance.
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Title Deed Deposit Refused as Unapproved: Madurai Bench Checks the Planning Approval
The Madurai Bench set aside a refusal check slip after the record showed that the local planning authority had approved the property or building.
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Refusal Check Slip, Reasoned Order and Section 72 Appeal: Madras High Court Explains the Steps
The Division Bench set aside a direction to register a power of attorney and allowed the presenter to pursue the statutory appeal.
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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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Settlement Deed Based on an Unregistered Will: Madras High Court Upholds Limited Enquiry
The Division Bench upheld a limited enquiry after the Sub Registrar issued a refusal slip for a settlement deed relying on an unregistered will.
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New Sale Deed With a Different Claimant Requires Fresh Online Filing: Madurai Bench
The Madurai Bench upheld the refusal in this case because the deed was fresh and the claimant differed from the earlier presentation.
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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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Minor Survivor’s Medical Termination of Pregnancy: Madras High Court Applies Article 21 and MTP Act
Madras High Court permitted medically supervised termination of a minor survivor’s pregnancy after considering the Medical Board, her wishes, Article 21 and Section 5 MTP Act.
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BNSS Section 91 Bond Is Not Bail: Madurai Bench Upholds Remand in Custodial-Death Trial
Madurai Bench upheld remand of accused police personnel in a custodial-death trial, ruling that appearance bonds under BNSS Section 91 did not automatically confer bail.
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Unregistered and Insufficiently Stamped Release Deed Admissible for Collateral Purpose in Partition Suit Upon Impounding: Madras High Court
In Dilli & Others v. Jothi (CRP No. 4690 of 2026, decided on 03.11.2026), Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court modified an order of the Sub Court, Chengalpattu, holding that while an unstamped document is generally barred under Section 35 of the Stamp Act, the Trial Court in a partition suit can impound an unregistered release deed, collect stamp duty with penalty, and admit it for collateral purpose.
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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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Nilaviyal Pathai in Patta Land Is Not Government Property: Madras High Court Quashes Eviction Notice, Holds RSO 26(15) Expropriation Ultra Vires, and Imposes Costs on Tahsildar
In a landmark 55-page verdict in Periyasamy & Another v. The District Collector, Salem (2026:MHC:4244, W.P. No. 23649 of 2026, decided on 15.10.2026), a Division Bench of the Madras High Court quashed a Section 6 eviction notice, held that Revenue Standing Order 26(15) declaring plan-marked pathways in private patta lands as Government property without due process is ultra vires Article 300-A, granted landowners the right to realign field pathways, and slapped token costs on the Tahsildar.
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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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Settlement Deed Registration Cannot Be Refused Merely Due to Sale Agreement – Madras High Court Arani Judgment 2026
The Madras High Court considered the Arani Sub-Registrar's refusal to register a settlement deed due to a 2014 sale agreement. Read the ruling in S. Vijayakrishnan v. Sub Registrar, Arani, dated 11 September 2026.
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UAPA Witness Protection Cannot Curtail Cross-Examination: Madras High Court Issues Section 44 Guidelines
The Madras High Court has issued detailed safeguards for granting witness anonymity under Section 44 of the UAPA. It held that witness protection must operate as a shield against threats and not as a prosecution tool to curtail the accused’s valuable right of cross-examination.
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Madras High Court Refuses Equal Tamil-Sanskrit Recitation at Meenakshi Temple Kudamuzhuku Without Law
The Madras High Court declined to order equal Tamil-Sanskrit recitation during the 2026 Meenakshi Temple Kudamuzhuku, holding that Article 226 cannot create a new ritual right without supporting legislation or rules. The Court clarified that Tamil hymns by Othuvars are already part of temple practice and preserved the possibility of an appropriately framed constitutional challenge.
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Madras High Court: Cooperative Society Can Withhold Terminal Benefits While Surcharge Recovery Is Pending | 4 August 2026
The Madras High Court held that a cooperative society may withhold terminal benefits while surcharge recovery proceedings remain pending, and reaffirmed that surcharge proceedings are independent under Section 87 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act.
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Handwritten Will Remains Valid Despite Corrections and Different Ink: Madras High Court | 2026:MHC:3288
The Madras High Court upheld a 12-page handwritten will, ruling that minor corrections, different ink and non-registration are not suspicious when handwriting, signature and due attestation are proved.
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Madras High Court Strikes Down Section 34-C of Registration Act: Sub-Registrar Cannot Decide Property Title
The Madras High Court Madurai Bench has struck down Section 34-C of the Registration Act, 1908, inserted by the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 2026. The Court held that Sub-Registrars cannot decide title, insist on mortgage NOC, block registration due to sale agreement, or act like Civil Courts in property registration matters.
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Property Registration Without Original Parent Document in Tamil Nadu – Madras High Court Judgment 2026
Can property be registered without an original parent document in Tamil Nadu? The Madras High Court struck down Section 34-C in June 2026. Learn when certified copies can be used and how to challenge registration refusal.
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Registered Partition Deed Cannot Be Cancelled by Mere Allegation of Mental Illness: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court upheld a registered family partition deed after finding that the executant’s alleged mental incapacity was not proved. The Court also held that legal heirs challenging documents executed by their predecessor must seek cancellation and pay court fee on the document’s value.
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Single Eyewitness Not Fully Reliable: Madras High Court Sets Aside Murder Convictions and Orders Release
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court set aside the murder convictions of four accused after finding serious doubts in the sole eyewitness account, unexplained delays in the complaint and FIR, inconsistencies regarding weapon recovery, and absence of independent corroboration.
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Second Charge Sheet on Same Allegations Cannot Continue: Madras High Court Quashes DVAC Proceedings
The Madras High Court quashed a second criminal prosecution arising from the same FIR and substantially identical allegations, holding that an accused cannot be prosecuted twice for the same offence and facts. The Court also found fault with further investigation conducted after trial commenced without obtaining permission from the trial court.
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Old Death, No Records? Tahsildar Must Still Decide Legal Heirs on Available Evidence: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that when a legal heir certificate is sought many years after death, the Tahsildar must determine the heirs through available documents, affidavits and local enquiry. In the absence of rival claims, the application cannot be rejected merely because every historical fact is no longer capable of verification.
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₹10 Lakh Interest Within 8 Weeks: Supreme Court Brings Aruna Sugars School Dispute to a Close
The Supreme Court disposed of the Aruna Sugars Higher School SLP after directing payment of a lump-sum ₹10 lakh towards interest within eight weeks. The Court clarified that the order would not affect any pending civil suit.
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Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe in TANGEDCO Transformer Scam Case – Serious Blow to State Investigation
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 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
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 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 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 refuses to interfere with summary dismissal of trademark infringement suit between Arokya and Patanjali Aarogya, holding no likelihood of confusion.
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Writ Not Maintainable Against MSME Facilitation Council Orders: Madras High Court Reaffirms Section 34 Remedy
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
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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Section 144 Cannot Override Court Orders: Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) Strict Direction (2026)
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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‘Mango’ Symbol Case Explained: Madras High Court Refuses to Freeze PMK Election Symbol
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
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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Patta Transfer Delay in Vandavasi Taluk: Madras High Court Mandates Tahsildar to Dispose of Application Within Twelve Weeks
In K. Kumar v. The Tahsildar, Vandavasi Taluk (W.P. No. 8412 of 2026), the Madras High Court issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the Tahsildar, Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, to consider the petitioner's statutory application for patta transfer on merits and pass final speaking orders within a strict deadline of 12 weeks after conducting a due inquiry.
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