MADRAS HC
Tenant’s son sold landlord’s property to two buyers despite 2005 SC eviction order; Madras HC rejects buyers’ plea for this reason
A tenant family sold property belonging to landlord Mr Paulin despite a Supreme Court eviction order. The Madras High Court found the sale invalid since the tenant's son had no legal right to sell. After the landlord sought cancellation of the transaction, the new buyers attempted to restrain him. The Court ruled that the buyers' claim was an abuse of legal process.
SC slams forum shopping, transfers commercial lawsuit from Delhi HC to Madras HC
The Supreme Court addressed the practice of forum shopping in its recent order regarding a commercial suit. The court transferred the case from Delhi High Court to Madras High Court to ensure appropriate jurisdiction. Both parties involved in the suit were located in neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The ruling emphasized the importance of having cases heard in relevant local courts.
Father gave his share of joint family land to second son; first son lost challenge but got 1/8th share in father’s self-acquired land, know why
A recent Madras High Court case addressed the inheritance dispute between two brothers regarding family property. Balakrishnan challenged their father's decision to gift land to his younger brother Jayachandran. The court upheld the validity of prior partition arrangements and gift deeds while reaffirming Balakrishnan's rightful share of the separate land. Balakrishnan was ultimately granted a 1/8th share in his father's self-acquired property.
Once father’s property is proved as joint property, married Hindu daughters can claim a right in it and demand partition, rules Karnataka High Court
Brothers resisted married sisters claim over late father’s properties; Karnataka HC rules in married sisters’ favour as properties are jointly held and Hindu Succession Act has an overriding effect in succession cases.
PIL in Madras HC seeks probe into Cockroach Janata Party leader Saurav Das's background
A businessman has approached the Madras High Court seeking an investigation into Yogesh Sharma's background. He claims Sharma, known as Saurav Das, has Nepali roots that need to be probed. The petitioner alleges that Sharma has abused the judiciary and must therefore face consequences for his actions. Additionally, he requests the blocking of Sharma's social media accounts for derogatory statements against judges.
EPS-95: Private sector employees win higher pension case in Bombay High Court despite PF Trust wage ceiling limit cap; know why
EPS-95: Private sector employees wins case for higher pension as Bombay HC rules higher pension can be given even if PF trust rules capped the contributions at statutory wage ceiling limit
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This is "digital dacoity", won't allow consolidation of cases: SC gives key ruling against cyber scam mule a/c holders Nidhi Bhandari, Gourab Saha
Strongly condemning the organised cyber crime rackets targeting senior citizens through digital arrests, CJI Surya Kant said those involved must face stringent action.
Non-Hindus must pledge reverence to enter Agamic temples: Madras HC
The Madras High Court ruled that non-Hindus cannot enter Agamic temples without respecting traditional customs. This decision follows a public interest litigation aimed at enforcing Temple Entry Authorisation Act. The ruling emphasizes the importance of religious sanctity in Agamic temple practices. Political figures' actions in sacred spaces drew the court's criticism, highlighting the need for adherence to longstanding customs.
EPS-95 higher pension: Pensioners’ body appeals to President as retirees struggle to get higher pension
The National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations has requested intervention from President Droupadi Murmu regarding higher EPS pension issues. They demand the withdrawal of a problematic EPFO circular that affects eligibility for pensions based on internal trust rules. In addition, they seek to halt unnecessary litigation and ensure uniform treatment for all retirees. The NCPA calls for waiving punitive interest related to administrative delays on pension claims.
Ex-TN Minister Poyyamozhi arrested in school recognition scam
Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested by the Central Crime Branch in Chennai for an alleged ₹100 crore fraud. His arrest followed the dismissal of his anticipatory bail petition by the Madras High Court. The case arose from a complaint by DC Elangovan regarding illegal money collection from private schools. The accused promised government approvals and recognition in exchange for significant financial contributions.
Higher EPS pension: Pensioners seek PM Modi’s intervention over EPFO's stance on higher pension cases
EPS pension: In a recent letter to Prime Minister Modi, the National Confederation of Pensioner Associations highlighted critical issues within the Employees' Pension Scheme. They contest the ongoing discriminatory practices by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation regarding higher pension claims. The pensioners argue that the internal regulations should not be allowed to supersede existing parliamentary legislation.
Brother refused to give sister her share; Bombay HC upholds her 1/3 property right after mother gave her share to son
The Bombay High Court has recently ruled in favor of a sister's claim to a portion of family property, rejecting her brother’s objections. The court highlighted that oral relinquishments of family assets require substantial evidence, a burden the brother failed to meet. It also clarified the differences between accepting a cousin's share and abandoning one's own. Thus, the sister was awarded one-third of the family estate.
Tenants stayed in India without valid visas, landlord claimed he didn’t know; Madras HC upholds 2-year jail term and Rs 10,000 fine
Foreigner tenants arrested by police for staying without valid Indian visa; landlord says he didn’t knew this; Madras HC upheld Rs 10,000 fine and 2 years jail sentence for tenants under Foreigners Act
Father bought 5-bigha land in elder brother’s name, other brothers claimed it was joint family land; M.P. High Court rules in elder brother’s favour, here's why
Father bought 5-bigha land in elder brother’s name; other brothers objected, claiming joint family funds were used, but Madhya Pradesh HC upholds elder brother’s title. Know how elder won the land case.
Sister’s husband claimed he got his father-in-law's land via oral gift and sold it but her brothers objected; Madras HC rules in brothers' favour for this reason
Sister’s husband’s family sold her father’s 36 cents land claiming he had got the land via oral gift; Madras HC rules this oral gift invalid under Hindu law and rules for brothers to get back title to father’s land
Reservation push by states faces judicial tests
The Supreme Court upheld the Madras HC's ruling that religious conversion from Hinduism to another religion does not entitle a person to SC or OBC reservation. The case concerns Tamil Nadu's 3.5% quota for Muslim OBCs. In March 2024, the then DMK government allowed OBCs, SCs and Denotified Communities members who converted to Islam to claim the quota. The Madras HC struck down the order in June 2024 as unconstitutional. The TVK government's appeal was rejected by the SC.
Rs 3,350 crore gift to Ladakh: India's 1st petroglyph park, airport terminal for 35 lakh passengers & 298-km Himalayan road among 5 projects launched by PM Modi
Ladakh mega projects: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh, focusing on connectivity, power infrastructure, cultural heritage and water security. The projects include a new Leh airport terminal designed to handle 35 lakh passengers annually, the 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, a 9 MW hydropower project, a transmission line, India’s first petroglyph conservation park and 40 water bodies developed under Project Him Sarovar.
Hindus who convert to another religion can't claim reservation: SC upholds Madras HC order on quota
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's plea challenging a Madras High Court order on reservation for converts to Islam. The top court upheld the ruling that a person converting to Islam cannot claim reservation under the Backward Class category on the basis of conversion, stating that social backwardness cannot be transferred from the Hindu social order to a non-Hindu social order.
Delhi's pollution battle could face another challenge: Punjab records more stubble fires than last year as paddy harvesting gathers pace
Punjab recorded 174 stubble-burning incidents between September 15 and October 13, 2026, up from 134 during the same period last year. Satellite monitoring detected 51 farm fire events on October 13 alone, with Amritsar and Tarn Taran accounting for most of the day’s cases. The rise comes as paddy harvesting accelerates, raising concerns over seasonal air pollution and Delhi’s winter air quality.
'Massive blow to Congress' appeasement politics': BJP after Supreme Court's conversion ruling
The Supreme Court recently upheld a Madras High Court ruling on backward reservation benefits for converts. It stated that backwardness cannot be carried forward after converting to Islam. BJP hailed the judgement as a significant setback for the appeasement politics of opposition parties. The ruling specifically addresses that only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can be recognisaed under scheduled castes.
Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG launched at Rs 9.99 lakh: Check features, mileage & variants
Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO ZNG CNG in India at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in four variants, the compact SUV offers a claimed mileage of 24.70 km/kg, a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, twin CNG cylinders, a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree camera. It rivals the Tata Nexon CNG and Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG.
Noel Tata files caveat in City Civil Court against Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singh, and other SDTT trustees
Noel Tata and his son Neville filed a caveat petition in the Mumbai City Civil Court against other trustees. This petition aims to ensure they are heard before any orders are made regarding trust matters. The filings arise from concerns about Noel Tata's role within the trust structure and his ongoing authority. Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh are questioning the legitimacy of his appointment as a perpetual trustee.
Wife underwent treatment but couple had no children for 19 years; Madras HC rejects divorce plea over childlessness
Husband wanted divorce, citing that they have no children in 19 years of marriage despite her undergoing treatment; Madras HC says childlessness can’t be a ground for divorce.
Be a gharjamai: Is wife asking her husband to leave his ageing parents and live in her parents' house as a househusband cruelty? Jharkhand HC judgement answers
In many marriages, each party can, if it so wills, discover many a cause for complaint, but such grievances arise mostly from temperamental disharmony. Such disharmony or incompatibility is not cruelty and will not furnish a cause for the dissolution of marriage, the Jharkhand High Court said. But is a wife asking her husband to become a gharjamai cruelty or not? Read on to find out.
Sisters demanded 1/3 share in parents’ lands, citing Hindu Succession Law, but brother won the case in Madras HC; know why
Brother cuts sisters from parents lands & wins case: Sisters wanted to apply Hindu law of succession and get 1/3rd share in parents’ lands, brother refused them and wins case in Madras HC; Know why
Son fights for full share in father’s property after stepmother transfers it to daughter, who sells it; SC rejects his claim
Son claims to fully inherit father’s property under Mitakshara Hindu law, however, stepmother gave it to step-sisters who sold it; Supreme court upholds step-mother's right and so step-son lost case. Know why son lost the case.
Tenant ordered to vacate shop as landlord needs property for his unemployed son: Allahabad HC order
A landlord is the best judge of the requirements of his property however, tenantsalso need the property for either living or making a livelihood from it. A recent case in Allahabad High Court dealt with this same issue as in this case the tenant used to run a shop from the property, whereas the landlord’s son was unemployed.
Tenant fails to get protection from eviction as he could not prove property owner's brother signed unregistered rent agreement with him; Madras HC order explained
Tenant can't claim protection from eviction without first proving signing of an unregistered rent agreement with the property owner's brother, rules Madras HC. In this case the property owner's brother allegedly signed the rent agreement but this aspect could not be proved by the tenant.
Grandmother gifted 2.5-acre land to son’s second wife, who sold it; granddaughter challenges sale claiming it to be ancestral land, but loses case in the High Court for this reason
Granddaughter lost 2.5 acre of land as her grandmother had gifted it to her step-mother who sold it; Madras HC rejects granddaughter’s ancestral land claim under Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Know why grandaughter lost the case.
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