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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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State Should Approach All Religions Alike, Court Calls For Protecting Church Properties U/S 22A Registration Act: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling dated April 17, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan, has quashed an earlier refusal by the Sub Registrar of Tiruppathur to register a sale deed of church property. The court’s decision addresses critical aspects under…
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Court Proposes Limitation Period for Matrimonial Counter Relief to Address Case Disposal Delays: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Madras High Court on 29.04.2024, a significant ruling was made in the case of XYZ vs. ABC, shedding light on critical aspects of matrimonial law and the application of Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act. Case Summary: The case involved a contentious dispute between XYZ and ABC,…
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Act Of High Religious Worship, Madras High Court Allows Ritual Of Devotee Rolling Over Plaintain Leaves On Which Food Was Eaten By Others
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has reinforced the fundamental rights of devotees to perform traditional religious practices without interference. The judgment was delivered on a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by petitioner Arvind Kumar. The petitioner sought a Writ…
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Take Criminal Action Against Those Furnishing False Information For Obtaining Legal Heirship Certificate: Madras High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court, led by Justice S.M. Subramaniam, addressed a critical issue surrounding the issuance of Legal Heirship Certificates. The case, titled W.P.No.5399 of 2024, brings to light the deceptive practices some individuals employ to obtain these certificates falsely. Background and Case…
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Small Spark May Lead To Catastrophe During Elections, Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Gangster Rocket Raja: Madras High Court
In a recent development at the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Justice B. Pugalendhi presiding, a crucial decision regarding anticipatory bail was pronounced in Crl.OP(MD)No.5358 of 2024. Here are the detailed proceedings of the case: 1. Background of the Case: - The petitioner, Arumugapandian also known as Bala…
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Retrospective Re-Fixing Of Salary And Pension Benefits After Retirement Is Against Law: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, led by Honourable Ms. Justice R.N. Manjula, delivered a judgment on 24th April 2024, addressing a pension-related dispute in W.P.(MD)No.9989 of 2024. The case involved R. Rajamani, a former Lab Assistant at Madurai Kamaraj University, who retired on 11th…
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Smelling Alcohol in Breath Insufficient to Prove Contributory Negligence; Blood Alcohol Level Must Be Assessed in Road Accident Cases: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment dated 16.04.2024, the Honourable Mr. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court, in CMA No.2494 of 2022, addressed the appeal for enhancement of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Case Background Mr. Ramesh, the appellant, had filed a claim petition after a road accident on…
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Court Upholds Power to Transfer Rectification Petitions Across Jurisdictions: Madras High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madras High Court has ruled in favor of transferring rectification proceedings from the Trademarks Registry, New Delhi, to its own jurisdiction. The judgment, delivered by Justice Abdul Quddhose, addresses critical aspects of trademark law and jurisdictional issues, setting a significant…
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Preserving Reputation: Madras HC's Cautionary Advice to Press Regarding Allegations Against Religious Leaders
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice K.K.Ramakrishnan, recently delivered a landmark judgment in the case of S. Mariaselvi vs. A.S. Mani & Others. The judgment addresses issues of defamation, journalistic responsibility, and the rights of individuals against malicious…
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Police Protection Denied to Petitioner with Criminal Antecedents under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment by The Honourable Mr. Justice N.ANAND VENKATESH in Writ Petition No. 5163 of 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Madras addressed the petition seeking police protection under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. Case Background The case involved Mr. K. Venkatesh, an individual engaged in…
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Bank Account Can't Be Frozen Under UAPA Without Order Of Central Govt Under S.7(1) : Madras High Court
In a significant legal development, the Madras High Court recently passed a judgment in W.P.No.11821 of 2023 under Article 226 of the Constitution of India regarding the freezing of the bank account of M/s. Tamil Nadu Development Foundation Trust. The case was heard by THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH and THE…
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Lok Sabha Election 2024, Dismisses Plea Questioning Gap Between Date of Polling and Date of Counting: Madras High Court
In a recent development, the Madras High Court, presided over by Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, addressed a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case titled Ezhilan vs. The Chief Election Commissioner & Ors raised concerns regarding the…
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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
