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Madras High Court Dismisses Pro Bono Publico Petition Seeking Affidavit from Candidates Contesting Multiple Constituencies. Court holds that Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 already limits a candidate to contest from a maximum of two constituencies, and no further affidavit is required....

The petitioner, K. Mani, filed a pro bono publico writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madras High Court, seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Chief Election Com...

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Madras High Court Allows Appeal in Guardians and Wards Act, Appoints Guardian for Minor Female Child Despite Religious Differences. Welfare of Child Held Paramount Under Section 17 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1890; Religion of Child Not Absolute Bar to Appointment of Guardian Under Religion-Neutral Statute....

The dispute arose from a petition filed by the appellant under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 to be appointed as the legal guardian of a minor female child. The appellant and his wife, a Hindu coup...

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Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Ordinary Leave to Convicts in Multiple Cases Due to Adverse Police Reports. Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking Leave for Convicts Convicted of Heinous Offences, Holding That Prison Authorities' Discretion Under Tamil Nadu Prison Rules Must Be Exercised Based on Objective Assessment of Threat to Public Order....

The judgment involves four writ petitions filed by family members of convicts seeking ordinary leave for the convicts. The petitioners are Rajammal (mother of convict Sankar), Ramar (brother of convic...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Second Appeal in Obstruction Application, Upholds Execution Court's Order. Pendente Lite Purchaser Cannot Raise Defense of Bonafide Purchaser; Decree Against Vendor Binds Subsequent Purchaser....

The second appeal arose from execution proceedings in a suit for declaration of title and recovery of possession. The respondent Balan had filed O.S.No.183 of 1986 against Lakshmiammal and others, inc...

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Madras High Court Disposes of Writ Petition Against Encroachment Removal Notice, Directs Authorities to Follow Due Process Before Eviction. Encroachment Notice Not Giving Cause for Writ Petition; Authority Must Consider Explanation and Complete Enforcement Within Twelve Weeks Following Relevant Statutes....

The writ petition was filed by five individuals under Article 226 of the Constitution before the High Court of Judicature at Madras. They sought to quash a notice dated 26.02.2024 issued by the Specia...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Petitioner's Challenge to NHAI Eviction Order in Land Acquisition Case. Patta Not Conclusive Proof of Title After Acquisition Under National Highways Act, 1956....

The petitioner, Mr. M. Paulpandian, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging an order dated 07.10.2024 passed by the Project Implementation Director, National H...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging NHAI Eviction Notice for Encroachment on National Highway Land. Land Vests Absolutely with NHAI Under Section 3A of National Highways Act, 1956 Once Declaration Is Made, and Petitioner Cannot Claim Ownership Based on 'Grama Natham' Classification....

The petitioner, S. Muruganandham, filed a writ petition before the Madras High Court challenging a proceeding dated 02.04.2025 issued by the Highways and Administrative Officer of the National Highway...

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Madras High Court Sets Aside EPF Damages Against Liquidated Cooperative Society Due to Lack of Registrar's Leave Under Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act. Section 141 Bar Precludes Proceedings Without Prior Leave; EPF Authority Directed to File Claims Before Liquidator....

The case involves a writ appeal against a Single Judge's order that restored the levy of damages under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The appellant, Erode Distr...

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Madras High Court Allows Writ Appeal by Employees Provident Fund Board, Remands Maintainability Issue for Adjudication on Merits. Held That Regional Provident Fund Commissioner Has Locus Standi to Challenge Appellate Tribunal Order Under Article 226 of Constitution and Sections 5-C/7-I of EPF Act....

The dispute arose from proceedings under the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, acting on behalf of the Central Board of Truste...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Workmen's Appeal in Contract Labour Wage Claim — No Employer-Employee Relationship Established Under Section 33C(2) of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Workmen failed to prove direct employment with principal employer, and closure compensation already paid by contractor....

The appellants, a group of workmen, filed a writ appeal against the order of a single judge in WP No. 25872 of 2018 dated 03.08.2023. The workmen were engaged by the first respondent, the Management o...