Does the Existence of a Statutory Appeal Prevent the High Court from Granting a Writ of Mandamus Against Licensing Authorities Under Article 226?

The court held that when a statutory order has been passed, the petitioner must challenge it through the prescribed legal

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September 4, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does a Writ Petition Abate Automatically on the Death of the Petitioner if Legal Heirs Are Not Substituted Within Time?

The Madras High Court reaffirmed that when a petitioner dies and steps are not taken to substitute legal heirs despite

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September 4, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Registered Will Be Deemed Invalid Without Proof That the Testatrix Understood Its Contents?

Court holds that mere registration and thumb impression are insufficient; reaffirms strict onus on propounder under Indian Succession Act for

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August 30, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does an absence of consensus ad idem on the identity of property defeat a suit for specific performance?

Upholding the requirement of clear agreement and agent authority in real estate contracts The Madras High Court affirmed existing Supreme

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August 30, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does a Prior Appellate Ruling on Jurisdiction Alone Bar a Subsequent Civil Suit Under Section 11 CPC?

Madras High Court holds that a decision deflecting merits for lack of jurisdiction is not res judicata, reaffirms Section 11

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August 30, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Revenue Records Alone Establish Title in a Civil Suit for Declaration of Property Rights?

Madras HC Reaffirms That Patta, Chitta and Tax Receipts Only Prove Possession, Not Title; Overrules First Appellate Reliance on Them

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August 27, 2025 | Madras High Court

Are nomination entries in service records conclusive proof of spousal relationship under Section 59 of the Indian Evidence Act in allocating death-cum-retirement benefits?

Madras High Court upholds trial court’s restoration of service-record nomination over conflicting oral evidence, affirms existing precedent on documentary proof,

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August 27, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Deposit of Title Deeds Create a Valid Mortgage Charge Enforceable Within the Statutory Limitation Period?

Madras High Court affirms that deposit of title deeds operates as a valid mortgage under Section 58(f) of the Transfer

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August 27, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a writ petition under Article 226 be dismissed for non-prosecution due to petitioner’s absence at hearing?

Madras High Court upholds procedural requirement for appearance before disposal; serves as binding authority on dismissal for non-prosecution in writ

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Bail Under BNSS Section 483 Be Granted for Arms Act Offences Despite an Absconding Co-accused?

Madras High Court reaffirms the P.K. Shaji framework, granting interim bail with conditions under BNSS 2023 for a Section 25(1)(a)

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a writ appeal be dismissed for non-prosecution due to non-appearance of the appellant or counsel?

Reaffirms the High Court’s inherent power to dismiss appeals for non-prosecution; binding procedural precedent for litigants and practitioners   Summary

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Failure to Wear a Helmet Constitute Contributory Negligence Warranting Deduction in Motor Accident Compensation?

Clarifying that Section 129 MV Act Breaches Attract a 15% Deduction While Non-possession of Licence Alone Does Not   Summary

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court