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Madras High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Direct Evidence and Unreliable Circumstantial Evidence. Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, M.Raja, was convicted by the Additional District and Sessions Judge (FTC), Vellore District, for the murder of Rajesh under Section 302 IPC and for causing disappearance of evidence und...

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Madras High Court Acquits Accused in Abetment of Suicide Case Due to Lack of Direct Instigation. Allegation of Cruelty and Dowry Demand Fails as Prosecution Could Not Prove Mens Rea or Active Abetment Under Section 306 IPC....

The case pertains to a criminal appeal filed by Thameem Ansari against his conviction under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide of his wife, Syed Sulthan Beevi. The marriage was solemnized on 06.0...

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Madras High Court Partially Allows Appeals in Motor Accident Claim Case — Reduces Compensation for Contributory Negligence. Deceased was riding bicycle without lights and helmet, contributing to accident; 25% contributory negligence attributed....

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the husband and children of the deceased Shankari, who died in a road accident on February 2, 2018. The deceased was riding a bicycle with...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging NCLT Day Order for Lack of Maintainability — Alternative Remedy Under Section 421 of Companies Act, 2013 Must Be Exhausted. Interim order of NCLT directing filing of reply and listing for hearing is appealable under Section 421 of Companies Act, 2013, and writ petition under Article 226 is not maintainable....

The petitioner, Dr. E. Shanthi, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madras High Court challenging an interim order dated 20.08.2025 passed by the National C...

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Madras High Court Upholds Permanent Pension Cut for Corruption in Co-operative Department — Demand and Acceptance of Bribe for Rejoining Duty Proved. Disciplinary Authority's Decision Based on Enquiry Report and TNPSC Opinion Not Interfered With Under Article 226....

The petitioner, S. Ponmani, while serving as Additional Registrar of Co-operative Societies, was issued a charge memo on 05.05.2005 alleging that he demanded and accepted illegal gratification from a ...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Permanent Pension Cut for Corruption in Co-operative Department. Disciplinary Proceedings for Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Upheld as Findings Were Based on Evidence and Not Perverse....

The petitioner, S. Ponmani, while serving as Additional Registrar of Co-operative Societies, was issued a charge memo on 05.05.2005 alleging that he demanded illegal gratification of Rs.25,000/- from ...

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Madras High Court Allows State's Appeal, Upholds Removal of Agricultural Officer for 17-Month Unauthorised Absence. Disciplinary Authority's Quantum of Punishment Not Interfered With as Misconduct Was Grave and Procedure Was Fair....

The case involves a Writ Appeal filed by the State of Tamil Nadu against an order of a Single Judge of the Madras High Court in WP No. 9440 of 2012 dated 24.03.2022. The respondent, Madhivanan, was an...

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Madras High Court Allows Appeal by State of Tamil Nadu in Pay Equivalence Dispute — Lineman of Arasu Rubber Corporation Not Entitled to Government Scale Without Prior Approval. Rule 34 of Arasu Rubber Corporation Service Rules Requires Government Approval for Adoption of State Government Pay Scales, Which Was Not Obtained....

The case involves a Writ Appeal filed by the State of Tamil Nadu and the Managing Director of Arasu Rubber Corporation Limited against a Writ Order dated 01.02.2021 in W.P.No.13025 of 2007. The respon...

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Madras High Court Allows Revision, Restores Temporary Mandatory Injunction for Cart Track Access in Property Dispute. Appellate Court Exceeded Jurisdiction Under Order 43 Rule 1(r) CPC by Re-appreciating Evidence on Merits Instead of Confining to Jurisdictional Errors....

The petitioners (plaintiffs) filed a civil suit seeking a permanent injunction and a temporary mandatory injunction to restore a cart track that allegedly ran through the suit property and provided ac...

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Madras High Court Acquits Accused in Dowry Death Case Due to Lack of Evidence of Demand of Dowry Soon Before Death. Conviction under Section 304-B IPC set aside as prosecution failed to establish that the deceased was subjected to cruelty or harassment in connection with dowry demand shortly before her death....

The appellant, Tamizhmani, was convicted by the Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram (Fast Track Mahila Court), Villupuram, for offences under Sections 498-A and 304-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ...