High Court
Madras High Court
Chennai
The Madras High Court is one of India's oldest High Courts, established in 1862. It has jurisdiction over the state of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
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Can Citizens Be Blamed for Acting on Their Own When Official Machinery Fails?: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, on October 9, 2026, intervened in a case involving villagers from Ammapatti and Nagappanpatti in Sivagangai district, who opposed road construction linked to a solar power project operated by a commercial entity known as Kwality Shutters. The company had installed solar…
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Appointment of Tamil Nadu Director of Legal Studies Stayed for Six Weeks Over Promotion Rules: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has stayed for six weeks the Tamil Nadu Government’s order temporarily promoting Dr. Gowri Ramesh as Director of Legal Studies at Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. Justice Mummineni Sudheer Kumar passed the interim order on October 1, 2026, in W.P. No. 40231 of 2026. The petition was filed…
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Mother Granted Permanent Custody of Daughter, Permitted to Take Child to Canada: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has granted a mother permanent custody and guardianship of her minor child and permitted her to take the child to Canada, where she lives and works. Justice P.B. Balaji passed the order on October 7, 2026, in O.P. No. 209 of 2025. The mother and father had separated following the dissolution of…
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FCRA Registration Plea Rejected After Zen Trust Failed to Disclose Its Religious Nature: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed CMA(MD) No. 1057 of 2026, filed by Kanzeon Public Charitable Trust, Montessori School, Perumalmalai, Kodaikanal, against the Union of India. The Trust, founded in 2021 and registered under Sections 12AB and 80G of the Income Tax Act, had sought registration…
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Unsubstantiated Allegations and Childlessness Alone Cannot Establish Matrimonial Cruelty, Divorce Denied: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking divorce on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia), Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment was delivered on 30.09.2026 by a Bench comprising Justice G.R. Swaminathan and Justice M.D. Sumathi. The couple married on 18.06.2007 at…
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Refuses to Recall Microplastics Labelling Order, Holds Disclosure in Packaged Water, Sugar and Salt Is Not Premature: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has refused to review or recall its 06.02.2026 order directing labelling disclosures for plastic/PET bottled drinking water, sugar and salt. The ruling was delivered on 28.09.2026 by a Bench comprising Justice N. Sathish Kumar and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy. The review application was filed…
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Woman Owning ₹1.7 Crore Flat and Luxury Cars Awarded ₹1 Lakh Monthly Maintenance, Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a criminal revision challenging a maintenance order passed by the VI Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai. The case arose from a dispute between a man and a woman who said they had married on 20.01.2020 at a temple at Uthiramerur and later lived together. The woman said…
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Everyday Matrimonial Disputes and Family Friction Alone Cannot Establish Cruelty or Desertion for Divorce: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed two appeals filed by a husband challenging a Family Court order that rejected his divorce petition and allowed his wife’s plea for restitution of conjugal rights. The couple married on 09.09.2015 at S.N.S. Mahal, Vadiveeswaram, Nagercoil. A female child was born…
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Sentence Suspended, Bail Granted in SC/ST Act Case: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has suspended the substantive sentence imposed on Anand in a case arising from Crime No.14 of 2021 and ordered his release on bail pending disposal of his appeal. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar passed the order on 28 September 2026 in CRL MP No.9091 of 2026 in CRL A No.672 of 2026. The petition was…
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RPG Enterprises’ Trademark Challenge Dismissed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a trademark rectification petition filed by RPG Enterprises Limited against the registration of “RPG Marble Pvt. Ltd.” in the name of RPG Marble Pvt Ltd. The petition was filed under Section 57, Trade Marks Act, 1999, challenging Registration No. 1474334, registered on 28.07.2006 in…
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Plea Seeking Election Expense Deposit and Five-Year Ban on Resigning MLAs Rejected: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest petition seeking new restrictions on elected legislators who resign voluntarily and later seek to contest elections again. Advocate K.Suthan filed W.P.No.36274 of 2026 against the Union of India, the Election Commission of India, the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil…
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‘If There Can Be House Wives, There Can Be House Husbands’: Marriage Dissolved by Mutual Consent: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dissolved the marriage of Dr.K.Venkatesan and Dr.V.Aarthi, who were married on 9 February 2011 at Tiruvannamalai. The couple, both doctors, had two children. Dr.Venkatesan pursued higher medical qualifications while Dr.Aarthi stayed with her parents at Theni and cared for…
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Biological Siblings Can't Claim Heirship Of Adopted Child; Adoption Severs Ties With Biological Family: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has quashed an order denying a legal heir certificate to the family of an adopted son, upholding the severance of ties with the biological family upon adoption. The Case Sakthivel, the son of Varanavasi Gounder, filed a writ petition challenging an order passed by the Revenue Divisional Officer…
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Mother Can Give Away Child for Adoption Without Father's Consent: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that a biological mother can give her child up for adoption even if the father is not available or does not consent to the adoption. This decision comes in a case where a woman named Kavitha (name changed) wanted to give her 3-year-old son Ashok (name changed) up for adoption to the…
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Rape, Continuous Molestation & Harassment Are Continuing Misconduct, Fresh Cause Of Action Arises Every Day Till Redressal: Madras High Court
Section 9 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has come into sharp focus with a recent ruling by Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy. The case involved W.P.No.10707 of 2024 and centered on allegations of sexual harassment against a government employee. The…
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State Should Exercise Parens Patriae Jurisdiction For Mentally Disabled Without Family Support: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan, has directed the state to take responsibility for a mentally ill adult lacking family support. The case, W.P.(MD)No.10956 of 2024, dealt with the plea of Mr.…
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Wife Merely Filing Dowry Demand Complaint Against Husband Not Cruelty Unless Shown That It Is False: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, the court upheld the decision of the Principal District Judge, Chengalpattu, dismissing the original petition for divorce filed by A. Raja @ Moses Rajan. The case, filed under Section 55 of The Divorce Act, 1869, was ruled upon by The Honourable…
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Medicare Is A Huge Business, Court Calls For Uniform Liberal Approach While Dealing With Applications For Approval Of Organ Donation: Madras High Court
Madurai, June 1, 2024: In a significant ruling on May 31, 2024, the Madras High Court addressed the rejection of a kidney transplant application under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. The court ordered the reconsideration of the application submitted by J. Rajkumar, an Electrical Assistant in…
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Duty Of Public Servant's Wife To Discourage Him From Taking Bribe, Madras High Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction Of Sub-Inspector's Wife
In a recent legal development, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has upheld the conviction of Sakthivel under Section 13(1)(e) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The case revolves around allegations of amassing disproportionate assets, leading to a rigorous legal scrutiny. The case details…
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POSH Act, Disciplinary Authority Bound By Findings Of Fact Given By Internal Complaints Committee: Madras High Court
In a landmark ruling by the Madras High Court, the enforcement of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, was emphasized. This case revolved around the alleged misconduct by Dr. A. Kumar, a faculty member at Madras Christian College (MCC), and the subsequent…
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Driving Her To Civil Court Is Not Proper: Madras High Court Appoints Wife As Guardian Of Comatose Husband, Allows Her Sell To Properties For Medical Expenses
Madras, May 23, 2024: In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Judicature at Madras has appointed S. Sasikala as the guardian of her husband, Thiru. M. Sivakumar, who is in a vegetative state, allowing her to manage his properties. This judgment, delivered by The Hon'ble Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan and The Hon'ble…
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Motor Vehicle Act Is A Beneficial Legislation, Should Be Interpreted In Favour Of Affected Persons: Madras High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Judicature at Madras delivered a significant judgment related to compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The case in question, titled CMA Nos.423 and 828 of 2021, involved a tragic accident that occurred on June 23, 2018, resulting in the loss of life of a young…
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Court Cannot Be Silent Spectator When Accused Tries To Delay Trial Under Guise Of Fair Opportunity: Madras High Court
Coimbatore, April 12, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Honourable Dr. Justice G. Jayachandran of the High Court of Judicature at Madras dismissed a Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioners, Imrankan, Nowsathkan, and E. Razeethabegam, sought to recall three…
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Insurance Companies Wilfully Neglect Reimbursing The Insured, Who Then Have To Pay The Courts To Get Their Rights Enforced: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a recent judgment dated 29.04.2024, addressed W.P.No.26233 of 2022, where N. Lakshmi, the petitioner, contested the repudiation of her insurance claim by the ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. The claim was based on the sudden demise of her husband, who had obtained loans from DCB…
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Can Citizens Be Blamed for Acting on Their Own When Official Machinery Fails?: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, on October 9, 2026, intervened in a case involving villagers from Ammapatti and Nagappanpatti in Sivagangai district, who opposed road construction linked to a solar power project operated by a commercial entity known as Kwality Shutters. The company had installed solar…
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Appointment of Tamil Nadu Director of Legal Studies Stayed for Six Weeks Over Promotion Rules: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has stayed for six weeks the Tamil Nadu Government’s order temporarily promoting Dr. Gowri Ramesh as Director of Legal Studies at Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. Justice Mummineni Sudheer Kumar passed the interim order on October 1, 2026, in W.P. No. 40231 of 2026. The petition was filed…
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FCRA Registration Plea Rejected After Zen Trust Failed to Disclose Its Religious Nature: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed CMA(MD) No. 1057 of 2026, filed by Kanzeon Public Charitable Trust, Montessori School, Perumalmalai, Kodaikanal, against the Union of India. The Trust, founded in 2021 and registered under Sections 12AB and 80G of the Income Tax Act, had sought registration…
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Unsubstantiated Allegations and Childlessness Alone Cannot Establish Matrimonial Cruelty, Divorce Denied: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking divorce on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia), Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment was delivered on 30.09.2026 by a Bench comprising Justice G.R. Swaminathan and Justice M.D. Sumathi. The couple married on 18.06.2007 at…
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Woman Owning ₹1.7 Crore Flat and Luxury Cars Awarded ₹1 Lakh Monthly Maintenance, Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a criminal revision challenging a maintenance order passed by the VI Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai. The case arose from a dispute between a man and a woman who said they had married on 20.01.2020 at a temple at Uthiramerur and later lived together. The woman said…
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Everyday Matrimonial Disputes and Family Friction Alone Cannot Establish Cruelty or Desertion for Divorce: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed two appeals filed by a husband challenging a Family Court order that rejected his divorce petition and allowed his wife’s plea for restitution of conjugal rights. The couple married on 09.09.2015 at S.N.S. Mahal, Vadiveeswaram, Nagercoil. A female child was born…
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Sentence Suspended, Bail Granted in SC/ST Act Case: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has suspended the substantive sentence imposed on Anand in a case arising from Crime No.14 of 2021 and ordered his release on bail pending disposal of his appeal. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar passed the order on 28 September 2026 in CRL MP No.9091 of 2026 in CRL A No.672 of 2026. The petition was…
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‘If There Can Be House Wives, There Can Be House Husbands’: Marriage Dissolved by Mutual Consent: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dissolved the marriage of Dr.K.Venkatesan and Dr.V.Aarthi, who were married on 9 February 2011 at Tiruvannamalai. The couple, both doctors, had two children. Dr.Venkatesan pursued higher medical qualifications while Dr.Aarthi stayed with her parents at Theni and cared for…
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Plea Seeking Election Expense Deposit and Five-Year Ban on Resigning MLAs Rejected: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest petition seeking new restrictions on elected legislators who resign voluntarily and later seek to contest elections again. Advocate K.Suthan filed W.P.No.36274 of 2026 against the Union of India, the Election Commission of India, the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil…
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High Speed Alone Does Not Establish Rash or Negligent Driving, Conviction in Fatal Bus Accident Case Set Aside: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has acquitted Udhayakumar, setting aside his conviction in a 2014 road accident case that resulted in the death of an autorickshaw driver. Justice G. Arul Murugan passed the order in CRL A No. 512 of 2022 on 16-09-2026. The case arose from an accident on 03.11.2014 at about 7.00 a.m. on the…
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Second Wife Cannot Be Automatically Prosecuted for Bigamy Without Knowledge of Existing Marriage: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Rajalakshmi, who was arrayed as Accused No.2 in Crime No.74 of 2026 registered by the All Women Police Station, Panruti, Cuddalore District. The FIR was registered on 08.07.2026 over an alleged occurrence dated 19.06.2026, invoking Sections 82, 85, 49, 296(b) and…
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Caste-Based Restrictions on Temple Entry Amount to Untouchability: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that no person can be prevented from entering a temple or participating in a temple festival merely because of caste. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy made the observation while hearing a petition concerning the participation of the Milagu Kattan Adidravidar Community in the chariot…
Police Acted in a Biased Manner; CBCID Probe Ordered Into Attack on Senior Advocate by Quarry Operators' Representatives: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ordered a fresh investigation by the Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) into the attack on Senior Advocate V Suresh, who is also the General Secretary of the People's Union for Civil Liberties. The Court held that the investigation conducted by the State Police was not…
About the Madras High Court
The Madras High Court is one of India's oldest High Courts, established in 1862. It has jurisdiction over the state of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Seat
Chennai
State / UT
Tamil Nadu
Region
South India
