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Madras High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Acquittal in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Eyewitness Testimony. Prosecution Failed to Prove Common Intention Under Section 34 IPC for Offences Under Sections 302, 323, 341 IPC....

The defacto complainant, father of the deceased Gopinath, filed this criminal appeal under Section 372 CrPC against the judgment of acquittal dated 06.10.2018 passed by the XV Additional Sessions Cour...

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Madras High Court Allows Appointment of Sole Arbitrator in Hospital-Doctor Dispute Under Section 11(6) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Court holds that existence of arbitration clause and prima facie disputes are sufficient for appointment, leaving merits to arbitrator....

The petitioner, MIOT Hospitals Private Limited, filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes with ...

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Madras High Court Allows Amendment in Suit for Declaration and Possession — Subsequent Construction by Defendants Constitutes Fresh Cause of Action. Amendment to Include Mandatory Injunction Not Barred by Limitation Under Order VI Rule 17 CPC....

The petitioner filed a suit for declaration and recovery of possession. During the pendency of the suit, the petitioner alleged that the defendants trespassed into the suit property and illegally put ...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Cancellation of Patta Based on Criminal Conviction for Bogus Patta. Revenue Authorities Empowered to Cancel Bogus Patta; Title Disputes to Be Adjudicated by Civil Courts....

The petitioner, P. Devaraj, filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 22.01.2025 of the District Revenue Officer, Chennai, which confirmed the order dated 02.09.2024 of the Revenue Divisional ...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Injunction Against Eviction Due to Pending Civil Suit. Writ of Mandamus for forbearance from eviction is not maintainable when civil suit and appeal are already pending....

The petitioner, P.Devaraj, filed a Writ Petition (WP No. 3628 of 2025) before the Madras High Court seeking a Writ of Mandamus to forbear the respondents (Greater Chennai Corporation and other authori...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Revision Against Order Allowing Production of Original Documents in Summary Suit. Order XXXVII Rule 7 CPC permits application of general CPC provisions for filing originals of photocopies already on record....

The respondent/plaintiff filed a summary suit for recovery of money under Order XXXVII CPC. Along with the plaint, he filed 22 documents, of which 7 were photocopies. Subsequently, he filed an applica...

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Madras High Court Enhances Compensation for Electrocution Death Due to Negligence of Electricity Board — Applies Sarla Verma Multiplier and Adds Conventional Heads. The court held that the Electricity Board was negligent under res ipsa loquitur and awarded Rs.18,34,000/- with interest....

The appellants, legal heirs of Saravanan, filed an appeal against the judgment and decree in O.S. No.55 of 2021 passed by the Additional District Judge, Tiruvannamalai, seeking enhancement of compensa...

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Madras High Court Allows Civil Revision Petition Against Trial Court's Failure to Consider Interim Injunction in SARFAESI Act Matter — Jurisdiction of Civil Court Barred Under Section 34 of SARFAESI Act, 2002....

The petitioners, Dr. Jaishith Jebakumar Manuel and Pon Manju Usha, filed a suit (O.S.No.118 of 2025) before the Principal District Munsif, Nagercoil, seeking a declaration that a notice dated 13.05.20...

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Madras High Court Directs Compensation Payment for Land Acquired for Chennai Metro Rail Project - No Objection Letter Required from Housing Board. Landowner's Entitlement to Compensation Recognized Based on Allotment Order and Sale Deeds Under Article 226 of Constitution of India....

The petitioner, M. Krishnaveni, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, to consider...