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Writ Jurisdiction Lies Against Private Educational Institutions When Issue Relates To Public Service: MHC Reiterates
In P. Pradeesh Vs The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University & Anr., [W.P. No. 6066 of 2025], the Madras High Court has...

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Sep 22, 20252 min read


Doctrine Of Delay & Latches Should Not Be Lightly Brushed Aside By Writ Court - SCI
In Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board Vs T.T. Murali Babu [Civil Appeal No. 1941 of 2014, reported in CDJ 2014 SC 106],...

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Aug 15, 20255 min read


Right To Promotion Not A Fundamental Right But Right To Be Considered Exists - SCI
In Government of West Bengal & Ors., Vs Dr. Amal Satpathi & Ors., [2024 INSC 906] the Supreme Court of India held that it is a well...

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Aug 9, 20254 min read


Direction To Consider Representation Can’t Revive Stale Claims - SCI
In C. Jacob Vs Director of Mining & Geology & anr., [ SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (C) No. 25795 of 2008 CC 11425/2008, reported in CDJ 2008 SC...

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Aug 6, 20254 min read


Registering Authority Not Empowered To Adjudicate Upon Executant’s Title Over The Property: SCI
In Gopi Vs Sub-Registrar & Ors. [Civil Appeal No. 3954 of 2025], the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India declared that the Rule 55A(i) of the...

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Apr 14, 20253 min read


Condition To Provide Basic Amenities Need Not Be Explicit To Declare A Deed Void Under MWPSC Act: MHC
In S. Mala Vs District Arbitrator & Ors., [W.A. No. 3582 of 2024], the Madras High Court recently held that to invoke the provisions of...

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Apr 8, 20253 min read


Can’t Invoke Writ Jurisdiction After Statutory Appeal Is Barred By Limitation: MHC Reiterates
In M/s Ansar Stores Vs The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (C & R) & Ors., [W.P. No. 37911 of 2024], the Madras High Court...

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Feb 9, 20253 min read


Banks & NBFCs Cannot Classify MSME Loans As NPAs Without Following Centre's 2015 Notification: SCI
In Pro Knits Vs. The Board of Directors of Canara Bank and Others [Civil Appeal No. 8332 of 2024], the Supreme Court has ruled that...

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Nov 30, 20244 min read


Child Custody Can Be Sought In Interim Application Under The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: MHC
In S. Ambika Vs C.K.S. Sujee [CRP No. 3846 of 2024] , the Madras High Court has held that child custody can be sought in interim...

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Nov 3, 20242 min read


Insisting Upon Non Traceable Certificate A Wasteful Exercise When Certified Copies Are Produced & Can Be Verified by Sub Registrar : MHC
In P. Pappu Vs The Sub Registrar Rasipuram [W.A. No. 1160 of 2024] , division bench of the Hon’ble Madras High Court has held that when...

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Oct 20, 20243 min read


Much Ado About Dignity: Supreme Court's Mandate on Respectful Portrayal of Disability in Media
'...the Court said that "disabling humour" that demeans and disparages PwDs must be distinguished from "disability humour" which...

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Oct 19, 202410 min read


Will Cannot Be Proved By Admission, Attesting Witness Has To Be Examined : MHC
In D. Rajendiran vs D. Kumararaj, [Second Appeal No.141 of 2019] the Hon’ble Madras High Court has held that a Will cannot be proved by...

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Oct 17, 20244 min read


Lawyers Should Not Use Prefixes, Suffixes & Other Titles That Distinguish Them As A Separate Class: MHC
In M.B. Sujith Vs The Secretary Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry and 2 Ors., [W.P. No. 9111 of 2024], the Madras High Court...

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Oct 16, 20243 min read


Registering Authorities Can Refuse Registration Citing Counter Claims If Rules Provide: MHC
In Mr. Sarvothman Vs D. Pushpavathy & 3 Ors., [W.A. No. 109 of 2023], the Division Bench of the Madras High Court has held that “the...

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May 23, 20245 min read


No Declaration Of Status By Compromise – Should Establish By Adducing Evidence: MHC
In K. Vijayapandian Vs The President, The District Legal Services Authority, Virudhunagar & 5 Ors., [W.P. (MD) No. 388 of 2020], the...

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May 5, 20242 min read


Basic Overview Of SARFAESI Act, 2002
R. SREEDHAR The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) is a...

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May 4, 20246 min read


TN Court Fees & Suit Valuation Act Is A Taxing Statute – Must Be Read Strictly : MHC
In Sagadevan Vs Rukmani & 4 Ors., [C.R.P (PD) No. 2944 of 2022], the Madras High Court has stated that the Tamil Nadu Court fees and Suit Va

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May 3, 20243 min read


SENIOR CITIZENS: CONDITIONED TO CARE OR A CONDITION TO CARE?
AISHWARIYA PG The population of senior citizens[1] in our Country is 10.38 Crores[2] and in the State of Tamil Nadu is 1.04 Crores,[3]...

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May 2, 202411 min read


Labour Court Not Competent To Adjudicate Upon Retrenchment : MHC
In The Management of Prime Data Forms (India) Private Limited Vs The I Additional Labour Court at Chennai and Another, [W.P. No. 20602 of...

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Dec 1, 20233 min read


Rendezvous With Sr.Adv PVS Giridhar: Interview Touching His Profession & Tips on Lawyering
1. Sir, Firstly, congratulations on your designation as a Senior Counsel by the Hon’ble High Court of Madras! Your journey must have...

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Oct 9, 202310 min read
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