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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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Verbal Abuse and Obscenity Under Section 296(b) BNS: Madurai Bench Quashes Charge Sheet
The Madurai Bench quashed charges after finding that the allegations lacked the ingredients of obscenity and the harassment offence invoked in the case.
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Madurai Bench Raises Motor Accident Compensation for Long-Term Care
The Madurai Bench increased compensation to ₹20,76,089 after assessing attendant care, loss of amenities and future treatment separately.
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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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