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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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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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Supreme Court: Arbitration Award Cannot Defeat Property Suit When Court Permission Was Not Obtained During Pending Litigation
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration award obtained during the pendency of a civil suit without following Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 cannot be used to defeat the rights of the plaintiff. The Court restored the plaintiffs' ownership and possession rights over the disputed property.
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