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Madras High Court Reduces Compensation in Motor Accident Case Due to Contributory Negligence — Deceased Motorcyclist Found 50% Liable for Collision with Tipper Lorry. The court apportioned liability equally after finding the deceased was riding on the wrong side of the road....

The appeal was filed by the insurance company challenging the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal in M.C.O.P.No.1387 of 2023. The deceased, Palani Kumar, a 48-year-o...

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Madras High Court Upholds Preliminary Decree for Partition in Favour of Daughter in Hindu Succession Act Case. Court holds that Will executed after testator's death is invalid and settlement deed after pre-suit notice is not binding....

The case involves a partition suit filed by M. Kowsalyadevi (plaintiff) against her father (second defendant) and other family members, seeking a 1/8th share in two items of property. The first item w...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Appeal for Specific Performance, Upholds Counterclaim for Possession. Plaintiffs failed to prove readiness and willingness to perform sale agreement within reasonable time under Specific Relief Act, 1963....

The appellants, B.Kannan and K.Tamijarassy, were the plaintiffs in a suit for specific performance of an agreement of sale dated 12.07.2006, filed against the respondent, J.Margaret Alice, who was the...

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Madras High Court Allows Appeal by Decree-Holder in Specific Performance Execution, Setting Aside Executing Court's Order Allowing Third-Party Claim Under Order XXI Rule 58 CPC. Application Under Order XXI Rule 58 CPC Held Not Maintainable in Execution for Possession Without Attachment, and Successive Application Barred by Res Judicata....

The appellant, V.M.Tamilselvan, was the plaintiff-decree holder in a suit for specific performance (O.S.No.622 of 2010) based on an agreement of sale dated 21.11.2007 against the 2nd respondent, M.S.B...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Mandamus Against Medical Council for Alleged Medical Negligence — Petitioner Directed to Challenge Earlier Exoneration Order Dated 09.11.2024 Before Appropriate Forum....

The petitioner, C. Venkatesh, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the Tamilnadu Medical Council (first respondent) and its Discipl...

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Madras High Court Allows Writ of Mandamus for Removal of Encroachment on National Highway — Petitioner's Representation for Removal of Unauthorized Hut Temple and Stone on NH-81 to be Acted Upon Within 12 Weeks. Encroachment Identified by Survey; Court Directs Removal Following Procedure Under Control of National Highway (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002....

The petitioner, K. Nagaiyan, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents, namely the District Collector, Ariyalur District...

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Madras High Court Directs Disposal of Appeal Under Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act Before Removal of Encroachments in Thenpennai River Bed. Court Holds That Statutory Appeal Under Section 10 Must Be Decided Before Enforcement Action Against Alleged Encroachers....

The petitioner, Rajavel, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus directing respondents No. 1 to 9 (various revenue and police authorities) to re...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Show Cause Notice Under Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 — Petitioner Directed to Submit Explanation Before Competent Authority. Show Cause Notice Not Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction; Petitioner Must Exhaust Alternative Remedy of Submitting Explanation Under Section 7 of the Act....

The petitioner, S. Jayabharathi, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madras High Court challenging a show cause notice dated 09.03.2023 issued under Section...

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Madras High Court Directs Consideration of Encroachment Removal on Temple Land Subject to Pending Patta Enquiry — Writ of Mandamus Disposed with 12-Week Timeline. Court Held That Authorities Must First Complete Enquiry Ordered by Single Judge in Related Writ Before Acting on Encroachment Complaint....

The petitioner, P. Velusamy, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the 4th respondent (Tahsildar) to remove encroachment on Periyasamy Temple land situated in S.No.466/39, A-Palapatti Vil...