Madras High Court Case Commentaries

Benami Intermediary Does Not Defeat EPF Coverage for Indirect Beedi Workers

Date: Feb 14, 2026

Benami Intermediary Does Not Defeat EPF Coverage for Indirect Beedi Workers: Functional Control and Supply-Chain Reality Prevail 1) Introduction The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court (K....

Compensation-First Sentencing in Section 138 Revisions: Fine May Be Recalibrated to Twice the Admitted Outstanding Debt Despite Disputed Cheque Liability

Date: Feb 13, 2026

Compensation-First Sentencing in Section 138 Revisions: Fine May Be Recalibrated to Twice the Admitted Outstanding Debt Despite Disputed Cheque Liability 1) Introduction Case: M/S.MEDIAONE GLOBAL...

Joint Trial for Multiple Sexual Offences Against the Same Child: Conviction Not Vitiated Absent Proven Prejudice or Failure of Justice

Date: Feb 11, 2026

Joint Trial for Multiple Sexual Offences Against the Same Child: Conviction Not Vitiated Absent Proven Prejudice or Failure of Justice 1. Introduction Bhagavathiraj v. The State of Tamilnadu (Madras...

Encroaching Temples on Waterbody Bunds: No Patta/Regularisation and No Shield Under the Places of Worship Act, 1991

Date: Feb 7, 2026

Encroaching Temples on Waterbody Bunds: No Patta/Regularisation and No Shield Under the Places of Worship Act, 1991 1. Introduction In N.Kumar v. The District Collector (Madras High Court, Madurai...

UAPA Section 8 “Notified Place” Powers: Sealing of Affiliate Premises & Distinction from Section 25 Proceeds-of-Terrorism Attachment

Date: Feb 5, 2026

UAPA Section 8 “Notified Place” Powers: Sealing of Affiliate Premises & Distinction from Section 25 Proceeds-of-Terrorism Attachment 1. Introduction The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court (G.K....

Village Assistant Service from 01.06.1995 Is Not “Non-Provincialised” and Must Be Fully Counted for Pension on Promotion as VAO

Date: Feb 4, 2026

Village Assistant Service from 01.06.1995 Is Not “Non-Provincialised” and Must Be Fully Counted for Pension on Promotion as VAO Court: Madras High Court, Madurai Bench Coram: Dr. Justice G....

High Courts Cannot Order NEET-SS Counselling/Admissions Beyond 31 August: Deviation from Supreme Court-Approved Schedule Requires Recourse to Article 142

Date: Feb 4, 2026

High Courts Cannot Order NEET-SS Counselling/Admissions Beyond 31 August: Deviation from Supreme Court-Approved Schedule Requires Recourse to Article 142 Case: The Under Secretary to Goverment v....

BCI Must Process Additional Intake Applications of Existing Law Colleges on Merit; “Need-basis” Curbs Require Empirical Support

Date: Feb 3, 2026

BCI Must Process Additional Intake Applications of Existing Law Colleges on Merit; “Need-basis” Curbs Require Empirical Support 1. Introduction This batch of writ petitions before the Madras High...

Termination of a Registered Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Employee Solely for Non‑Citizenship After Long Service Held Arbitrary Under Article 14; Writ Maintainable Under Article 226

Date: Jan 24, 2026

Termination of a Registered Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Employee Solely for Non‑Citizenship After Long Service Held Arbitrary Under Article 14; Writ Maintainable Under Article 226 1. Introduction The...

Article 25 Does Not Protect Encroaching Roadside Shrines: Mandatory Removal Under Section 128 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act

Date: Jan 23, 2026

Article 25 Does Not Protect Encroaching Roadside Shrines: Mandatory Removal Under Section 128 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act Case: A.Sarath v. The Commissioner, WP No. 49192 of 2025 Court:...

Administrative Authorities Must Apply Precedent to Grant Maternity Leave for Third Confinement

Date: Jan 22, 2026

Administrative Authorities Must Apply Precedent to Grant Maternity Leave for Third Confinement (Orders on the Issue Are Not “Petitioner-Specific”) 1. Introduction Case: P.Mangaiyarkkarasi v. The...

Constitutional Courts Should Not Issue Routine “Dispose the Appeal/Representation” Mandamus Orders—Time-Bound Directions Only in Exceptional Cases

Date: Jan 22, 2026

Constitutional Courts Should Not Issue Routine “Dispose the Appeal/Representation” Mandamus Orders—Time-Bound Directions Only in Exceptional Cases 1. Introduction Case: Ponmudi v. The District...

Judicial Deference to Academic Interpretation of “First Attempt” for Gold Medals (with Equitable Merit Certification)

Date: Jan 22, 2026

Judicial Deference to Academic Interpretation of “First Attempt” for Gold Medals (with Equitable Merit Certification) 1. Introduction The decision in H.Vennila v. State represented by (Madras High...

Mere Commenting on a Third‑Party Social Media Post Does Not Attract JJ Act (Ss.74/77) or IT Act S.66E Liability: Madras High Court on Quashing FIR

Date: Jan 20, 2026

Mere Commenting on a Third‑Party Social Media Post Does Not Attract JJ Act (Ss.74/77) or IT Act S.66E Liability: Madras High Court on Quashing FIR 1. Introduction In Sowdhamani v. The Inspector of...

Article 226 Cannot Be Invoked for Private Family Vendetta Without Locus Standi (Suppression of Relationship; Costs)

Date: Jan 13, 2026

Article 226 Cannot Be Invoked for Private Family Vendetta Without Locus Standi (Suppression of Relationship; Costs) 1. Introduction In P.BALASUBRAMANIYAM v. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY (Madras High...

Finality over “Liberty”: Re-litigation by Government-land encroachers barred; no right to seek assignment/exchange against State’s prison-policy decision

Date: Jan 10, 2026

Finality over “Liberty”: Re-litigation by Government-land encroachers barred; no right to seek assignment/exchange against State’s prison-policy decision 1. Introduction This decision of the Madras...

No Blanket Social-Media Takedown Injunction for “Personality Rights” Without Prima Facie Proof of Commercial Exploitation

Date: Jan 8, 2026

No Blanket Social-Media Takedown Injunction for “Personality Rights” Without Prima Facie Proof of Commercial Exploitation 1. Introduction The Madras High Court’s decision in T Rangaraj v. Joy...

Courts Cannot Grant Money Decrees to Defendants Without Pleadings or Counter-Claim (Ultra Petita)

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Courts Cannot Grant Money Decrees to Defendants Without Pleadings or Counter-Claim (Ultra Petita) 1. Introduction This decision of the Madras High Court in THANGAPANDIYAN v. JAYALAKSHMI (A.S. No.644...

Prior Purchaser Not Impleaded in Specific Performance Suit: Remedy Is Declaration of Non-Binding (Not Cancellation) & Composite Appeal Principles

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Prior Purchaser Not Impleaded in Specific Performance Suit: Remedy Is Declaration of Non-Binding (Not Cancellation) & Composite Appeal Principles 1. Introduction This second appeal (S.A. No.789 of...

Section 528 BNSS Cannot Be Used to “Process-Manage” Trial Courts: No High Court Direction for Same‑Day Recall of NBW Where Statutory Remedy Exists (Especially in SC/ST (PoA) Sessions Cases)

Date: Jan 3, 2026

Section 528 BNSS Cannot Be Used to “Process-Manage” Trial Courts: No High Court Direction for Same‑Day Recall of NBW Where Statutory Remedy Exists (Especially in SC/ST (PoA) Sessions Cases) 1)...

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