Madras High Court

Scroll Down To Discover

Sort by:

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence of Driver Upheld. Insurance Company Failed to Prove Breach of Policy Conditions or Negligence of Deceased Pedestrian; Compensation Award Confirmed....

The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by the legal representatives of the deceased Palaniyandi, who died in a road accident on 19.10.2019. The claimant, P.Saravanan, filed M.C.O.P.No.1784 ...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Eviction Notice Under Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 for Lack of Alternative Remedy Exhaustion. Writ Petition Against Final Notice Under Section 6 of the Act Not Maintainable as Appeal Lies Under Section 10....

The petitioner, Selvakumar, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging a final eviction notice dated 12.09.2025 issued under Section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encr...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Removal of Encroachments for Road Widening — Land Occupied by Assignees of Grama Natham Land, Not Encroachers. The court held that no mandamus can be issued against lawful assignees and that the petitioner already has access via the Housing Board road....

The petitioner, Mrs. Lalitha Kumar, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the Tahsildar (3rd respondent) to remove encroachments allegedly ma...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Directs Removal of Encroachment on Temple Land Under Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 — Writ of Mandamus Issued for Enforcement Action Within 12 Weeks. Authorities Must Afford Opportunity to Encroacher Before Removal, and Complete Process Within 12 Weeks....

The petitioner, S. Palanisamy, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents (District Collector, District Revenue Officer, ...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Removal of Arch Allegedly Encroaching on Public Road — No Encroachment Found During Survey by Revenue Authorities. The court held that since the Tahsildar's survey revealed no encroachment, the writ of mandamus could not be granted....

The petitioner, S. Saranya, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madras High Court seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent, the Block Develop...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Disposes Writ Petition Against Encroachment as Natham Patta Already Granted. Court restrains further encroachment beyond assigned extent....

The petitioner, P.Manivasagam, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct respondents 1 to 3 (District Collector, Revenue Divisional Offi...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Allows State's Appeal in Contract Dispute Over Canal Excavation Work — Contractor's Claim for Payment for Work Done Partly Allowed. The court held that the contractor is entitled to payment for work actually done and measured, but the quantum must be proved by proper evidence....

The case involves a second appeal filed by the State of Tamil Nadu and the Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Krishna Water Supply Project, against the judgment of the First Appellate Court confirming the tr...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Allows Appeal in Partition Suit — Sets Aside Condition of Payment for Renovation Expenses. The Court held that the trial Court's direction to pay Rs.1,33,000/- for improvement expenses without proper enquiry was unsustainable and should be determined in final decree proceedings....

The appellant, plaintiff in O.S.No.33/2015, filed a suit for partition and permanent injunction claiming one-third share in the suit property inherited from his mother Saradhammal. The defendants admi...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Madras High Court Allows Partition Appeal in Property Dispute Between Brothers — Settlement Deed in Favour of Mother Does Not Extinguish Son's Share. Court holds that a settlement deed executed by father in favour of mother does not divest the son of his right to seek partition of the property inherited from his father....

The appeal arises from a judgment and decree dated 06.02.2023 passed by the VI Additional Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai, in OS.No.3093/2020, decreeing the suit in favour of the respondent/plaintiff...