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Madras High Court Allows Maternity Leave for Third Child Under G.O.Ms.No.84 — Fundamental Rule 101(A) Not Applicable. Court holds that beneficial government order providing 365 days maternity leave does not restrict to first two children, overriding Fundamental Rule 101(A)....

The petitioner, S.Divya, is an Office Assistant serving in the Court of Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court Magisterial Level, Poonamallee. She has three children: Sai Samyuktha (aged 6), Poshika (a...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Termination During Probation — Termination Simpliciter Upheld as Valid Exercise of Contractual Power. Clause 13(1) of Appointment Letter Permits Termination Without Notice if Probationer's Services Are Unsatisfactory, and No Prior Notice Is Required When Termination Is Not by Way of Punishment....

The writ petition was filed by V. Naresh, an employee of the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), challenging the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Chennai Bench, dated 25.03.2...

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Madras High Court Dismisses TNSTC Appeals in Pay Fixation Dispute — Upholds Writ Court Order for Correct Pay Fixation Based on Government Orders. The court held that pay fixation must be done in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.74 and G.O.Ms.No.85, and that the Transport Corporation cannot unilaterally alter pay scales without following the prescribed procedure....

The case involves four writ appeals filed by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) Salem Limited against the orders of a learned Single Judge dated 14.11.2025 and 17.11.2025 in W.P.Nos.43...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Appeal of Temporary Anganwadi Workers Challenging Recruitment Notification. Prescription of higher educational qualifications in recruitment notification is employer's prerogative and cannot be challenged unless in violation of statutes or rules....

The appellants, twelve women working as temporary Anganwadi workers/helpers in Puducherry, filed a writ appeal against the order of a learned Single Judge dismissing their challenge to a recruitment n...

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Madras High Court Dismisses State Appeal in Pay Anomaly Case — Stepping Up of Pay Allowed Despite Transfer Between Panchayat Unions. Rule 9 of Tamil Nadu Elementary Education Subordinate Service Rules does not bar stepping up of pay when juniors draw higher pay due to subsequent promotion....

The case pertains to a writ appeal filed by the State of Tamil Nadu challenging an order dated 23.01.2023 in W.P.No.13232 of 2016, which allowed the respondents' claim for stepping up of pay. The resp...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Appeal by Education Authorities Against Approval of Teacher Appointment Without TET Qualification in Minority Institution. TET Qualification Mandatory for All Teachers, but Approval Subject to Outcome of Pending Reference to Constitution Bench....

The case involves a writ appeal filed by the Commissioner of School Education and other education authorities against an order of the writ court approving the appointment of a teacher, D. Buela Priyad...

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High Court Allows Appeal for Enhanced Compensation in Motor Accident Case Due to Erroneous Calculation of Loss of Earning Capacity. Multiplier Method Applied Instead of Percentage Method for 50% Disability Affecting Left Hand Function....

The claimant, R.Gopalakrishnan, filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal,...

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Madras High Court Partially Allows Insurance Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Age Discrepancy and Modified Multiplier. Aadhar card held to have greater probative value than police records for age determination under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The case arises from a road accident on 05.02.2020 near Usha Marbles, Vanjipalayam Road, Tirupur, where the first respondent (claimant) sustained spinal cord injuries and other injuries. He filed a cl...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Pillion Rider Covered Under 'Bundled Policy' Despite 'Act Only' Label. Court holds that a 'Bundled Policy' providing personal accident cover for owner-driver also covers pillion riders, and insurance company cannot avoid liability by labeling it as 'Act Only Policy'....

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the respondents 1 to 3 (claimants) seeking compensation of Rs.30,00,000/- for the death of Rahamathulla in a road accident on 11.11.2020. ...