Does a forfeiture clause imply that the entire deposit amount can be forfeited? Madras HC elaborates
Madras High Court: Sanjib Banerjee, J., addressed whether this Court is the appropriate forum to decide the quantum that can be forfeited
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Madras HC | Schools to keep a complaint box to make victims complain about sexual assault freely
Madras High Court: P. Velmurugan, J., directs Schools to keep a complaint box to make the victims complain about the sexual assault
SC invokes independence of judiciary, separation of powers to invalidate amendments in Finance Act, 2017 prescribing 50 yrs minimum age for appointment to Tribunals, allowances payable to members, term of office
Supreme Court: A 3-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court, by a majority of 2:1, has declared that certain portions of Section 184
Madras HC | Is writ petition maintainable against Asset Reconstruction Co. which is assigned debts by nationalised banks? Is there element of public duty and obligation to follow RBI Circulars? HC decides
Madras High Court: V. Parthiban, J., expressed that plea of public interest in a private loan transaction is only a mask to
When can decree on admission be passed? Madras HC explains how general admission of facts v. admission of claim, makes difference
Madras High Court: Dr G. Jayachandran, J., refused to pass a decree in favour of the plaintiff who relied on general admission
Madras HC | Police protection for a member of LGBTQIA+ Community on having apprehensions of honour killing on receiving threats from family
Madras High Court: M. Nirmal Kumar, J., directed police protection to a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community who had apprehension of being
Madras HC | Ban Online Games or not? Read HC’s opinion on not entering into such matters. Is it a policy matter? [Detailed Report]
Madras High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee, CJ and Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, J., while addressing a matter with respect to menace
Madras HC | Cheque returned with endorsement “drawers signature differs”. If complainant fails to prove accused was not stranger, can he still be prosecuted under S. 138 NI Act? Court answers
Madras High Court: P. Velmurugan, J., addressed a matter revolving around the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. A
Significance of ‘suo motu’ action under S. 35 of Advocates Act | Synoptic report of Madras HC decision on power and mechanism of Bar Council to take action against erring Advocates
Lady Justice is the allegorical personification of the moral force in judicial systems. Her attributes are a blindfold, a beam balance, and a sword and the balance denotes that justice needs to be delivered with eyes closed and ears open.
Madras HC | In motor accident claims, can tribunal deduct certain percentage from compensation because rider had a learner’s license? Court answers
Madras High Court: The Division Bench of Pushpa Sathyanaryana and S. Kannammal, JJ., revised the amount of compensation awarded to the claimant
Madras HC | Is there any mechanism to take action against members of legal fraternity for their misbehaviour with officials on duty? Bar council of Tamil Nadu to respond
Madras High Court: M. Dhandapani, J., stated that the Court has noticed where the legal fraternity has indulged in some high-handed activity
Proceedings under Domestic Violence Act, whether criminal or civil, will challenge to them be maintainable under Art. 227 of Constitution? Madras HC answers
Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., held that irrespective of whether the proceedings under Central Act 43 of 2005 are of civil
Madras HC Judge “removes Lordship’s hat” for framing guidelines for proper recognition of LGBTQIA+ rights, acknowledges “gurus” for pulling him out of darkness of ignorance: Read detailed case report
“There are many branches on the tree of life. There is no one way to be, and there is room for everyone to be who they are.”
Toon Controversy | Cartoonist wanting to express anger, cannot be construed as defamation: Madras HC quashes criminal case against cartoonist, says cannot teach ethics to people
Madras High Court: G. Ilangovan, J., expressed that a cartoonist is also bound by the law and he cannot defame anyone. Accused,
Madras HC | 12 long years of proceedings, but no appearance of wife. Assault on husband’s vital body part, not denied. Can her appeal against dissolution of marriage be still accepted? Read on
Madras High Court: The Division Bench of T. Raja and G. Chandrasekharan, JJ., while upholding the decision of Court below stated that
Madras HC | Predatory activities of man resulting in nature losing her patience. Can hills and hillocks be given for exploitation even without any public interest? Succinct Report on Mining lease to carry Quarry Operations
Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., remarked that, “I am conscious that every judicial verdict must be anchored only in law and
Madras HC | Who is liable in suit for malicious prosecution; what is duty of civil court; where lies onus of proof? HC answers all, says no ‘second agnipariksha’ for plaintiff
Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., held that to succeed in a suit for malicious prosecution, the acquittal of the plaintiff alone
Madras HC | Can Criminal Proceedings instituted under DV Act be converted as Civil Proceedings, so as to transfer such proceedings before Civil Court or Family Court while exercising supervisory powers under Art. 227 of Constitution? Read on
Madras High Court: S.M. Subramaniam, J., held that Protraction and prolongation of litigations affecting women can never be encouraged by the Courts.
Madras HC | Resistance in certain sections of society to accept COVID-19 vaccine: Centre & State to take appropriate measures to allay misgivings. HC highlights issues on Oxygen supply, Cyclone ‘Yaas’, Mucormycosis & more
Madras High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee, CJ and Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, J., addressed a few pertinent issues with respect to
Madras HC | While distributing COVID-19 relief packages, ruling political party symbol should not be displayed: No political flavour to be given
Madras High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee, CJ and Senthil Kumar Ramamoorthy, J., held that the symbol of the ruling