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Madras High Court Allows Writ Petition for Gratuity for Prior Service Period in Cooperative Society Transfer Case — Continuous Service Principle Applied Under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Transfer between cooperative societies does not break continuity of service for gratuity computation under Section 4 of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972....

The petitioner, V. Janagambal, was appointed as a saleswoman in the 3rd respondent cooperative credit society on 08.01.1985 through employment exchange. She worked there until 10.08.1989, when she was...

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Madras High Court Directs Bar Council to Act on Complaint Against Advocate for Alleged Misconduct in Landlord-Tenant Dispute. Professional misconduct includes conduct outside court; Bar Council must consider complaint under Section 35 of Advocates Act, 1961....

The petitioner, S. Kathavarayan, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the first respondent, the Secretary of the Bar Council of Tam...

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Madras High Court Allows Passport Renewal for Minor Child Without Mother's Consent in Child's Educational Interest. The court held that the welfare of the child is paramount and directed the passport authorities to renew the passport based on an affidavit from the father stating the mother's wilful refusal of consent, in accordance with the Passport Manual....

The petitioner, Poonam Kumar Khaire Manohar, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 (Union of India and the Consulate Gener...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Second Appeal in Specific Performance Suit — Upholds Concurrent Findings of Readiness and Willingness. Sale Agreement for Rs.4,75,000 with Rs.75,000 advance; plaintiff always ready and willing; defendant's unilateral rescission invalid....

The case arises from a suit for specific performance of a sale agreement dated May 26, 2006, whereby the plaintiff (first respondent) agreed to purchase a property from the first defendant (appellant)...

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Madras High Court Acquits Accused in Fatal Road Accident Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Failure to Prove Rash and Negligent Driving. Conviction under Sections 279, 338, 304A IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The case arises from a road accident on 30.10.2016 at about 2.15 p.m. on Mohanur to Karur Road near Vangal Bridge. The defacto complainant Jagadeeswaran's father Kuppusamy was riding a two-wheeler wit...

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Madras High Court Modifies Bail Condition in PMLA Case — Reduces Deposit Amount from Rs. 3 Lakhs to Rs. 1 Lakh Due to Financial Hardship. The court held that the condition of deposit under Section 528 BNSS can be modified when the accused demonstrates financial inability, while ensuring cooperation with the trial....

The petitioner, N. Vennila, accused no.2 in C.C.No.59 of 2016 pending before the Principal Sessions Judge, Chennai, filed a criminal original petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraks...

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Madras High Court Allows Appeal in RERA Case for Delay in Possession — Promoter Liable for Interest Under Section 18 of RERA Act, 2016. The court restored the order of TN RERA directing the promoter to pay interest for delay in handing over possession of flat and club house facilities....

The appellant, a retired General Manager of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement on 30.07.2011 with the respondent promoter, M/s. Akshaya Pvt. Ltd., for the pur...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Employer's Writ Petition Challenging Gratuity Award for Non-Prosecution. Central Warehousing Corporation failed to appear or file objections, leading to dismissal of petition under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India challenging order under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972....

The petitioner, Central Warehousing Corporation, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, challenging an order d...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Regularisation of Land in Favor of SC/ST Claimants Under PTCL Act. The court upheld the orders of the Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner confirming regularisation of unauthorised occupation of land granted to a member of SC/ST....

The petitioner, Smt. Kumari, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the order dated 14.11.2022 passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Shivamogga District...