Can forging a superior officer’s signature on a charge sheet and proceeding with investigation in violation of a court stay order constitute contempt of court?

Madras High Court holds that impersonation on public documents and disobedience to stay orders amount to actionable contempt; affirms existing

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a High Court Exercise Its Discretion Under Section 483 BNS 2023 to Grant Bail in a Non-Heinous Robbery Case?

Affirming Existing Precedent on Bail as the Rule, Jail as the Exception under BNS 2023 The Madras High Court, through

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 be granted after completion of investigation and filing of the final report in a Section 103(1) offence?

Madras High Court affirms its inherent power post-investigation to grant bail in alleged murder cases, upholding P.K. Shaji (2005) 13

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a High Court Mandate Executive Protection of Customary Religious Rights in a Private Temple Festival?

Court affirms power under Article 226 to issue mandamus directing district authorities and police to implement earlier orders, ensure peaceful

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed When the Relief Has Become Infructuous and There Is No Prosecution?

The Madras High Court held that a writ petition may be dismissed both for non-prosecution and because the relief sought

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Section 483 of the BNS Code, 2023 permit bail for a history-sheeter accused of conspiracy to commit dacoity when no material is recovered and the case is alleged to be foisted?

Madras High Court upholds the discretionary bail framework under Section 483, BNS Code, reaffirming P.K. Shaji conditions for breach; a

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Registered Will Be Deemed Valid If Attesting Witnesses Neither Saw the Testator Sign Nor Each Other’s Signatures?

Reaffirming Strict Compliance with Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act in Probate Suits The Madras High Court held that

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August 20, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can an interim stay on recovery of incentive increments be granted when connected writ petitions are pending?

Upholding precedent on interim relief in excess‐payment recovery challenges under G.O.(1D) No.18—binding in similar pending petitions   Summary Category Data

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August 20, 2025 | Madras High Court

Has the High Court clarified that sale deeds executed on forged life certificates must be quashed and removed from the register under the Registration Act?

Madurai Bench upholds purposive interpretation of the life-certificate Circular, distinguishes the narrow view in M/s. Arihabt Foundations & Housing Ltd.,

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August 20, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a High Court Entertain a Belated Writ Petition to Revive a Stale Pension Representation?

Reaffirming the Principle of Laches in Writ Jurisdiction and Upholding Supreme Court Precedent in Administrative Service Matters   Summary Category

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August 20, 2025 | Madras High Court

Is an Opposer to a Trade Mark Application a Necessary Party in Writ Proceedings?

Madras High Court affirms that any person who has opposed a trade mark application must be impleaded as respondent in

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August 20, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Magistrate Dismiss a Return‐of‐Property Petition Solely on Affidavit Defects Without Affording an Opportunity to Rectify?

Madras High Court upholds fair‐hearing principle by remanding for fresh disposal, affirming subordinate courts’ duty to allow petitioners to explain

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August 20, 2025 | Madras High Court