India - High Court of Madras

Serving Sentence Under Central Act Doesn't Bar Premature Release if Term Completed: Madras High Court

Breaking the Deadlock: Madras HC Clarifies Premature Release Norms for Long-Term Convicts In a landmark decision, theMadras High Courthas provided critical clarity on the eligibility of life convicts for premature release, specifically addressing the intersection of State remission policies a...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Review of Administrative Compliance in Amertham vs Additional Chief Secretary to Government

Seeking Redress: Madras High Court Examines Administrative Grievance in Amertham vs State In a recent judicial review, theHigh Court of Judicature at Madras, presided over by Honourable Dr. Justice Anita Sumanth, addressed a writ petition filed by the petitioner, Amertham, against theAddition...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Selection Committee Discretion in Judicial Viva Voce Not Interferable Absent Serious Concerns; Certificates Suffice for Practice: Madras HC

Madras High Court Ends 13-Year Saga: Upholds 2013 District Judge Appointments Amid Suppression ClaimsIn a detailed common order spanning decades of litigation, the Madras High Court dismissed three writ petitions challenging the selection and appointment of 23 ca...

28 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Upholds ₹5 Lakh Penalty On SI

Madras High CourtUpholds ₹5 Lakh Penalty on SI forCustodial Torture, Cites Officer's "Arrogance"In a stern rebuke to police impunity, theMadras High Courthas refused to interfere with a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) order directing a female Sub Inspector of Police (SI) to pay ₹5 lakh a...

25 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

State Cannot Unilaterally Deploy Temple Funds Without Trustees' Approval: Madras High Court

State Cannot Unilaterally Deploy Temple Funds Without Trustees' Approval: Madras High Court Introduction In a significant ruling on temple administration and state intervention, the Madras High Court, Madurai Bench, has held that the Tamil Nadu government cannot unilaterally allocate temple f...

30 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Highlights: Criminal and Tax Rulings

Supreme Court Highlights: A Pivotal Week in Indian Judiciary (January 12-18, 2026) In a bustling week for India's apex court under the leadership of Chief Justice Surya Kant, the Supreme Court delivered a series of landmark decisions spanning criminal bail applications, constitutional entitle...

19 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Tax Revision Invalid on Mistaking Demerger for Amalgamation: Madras HC

Madras High Court Rules Against Tax Revision Based on Erroneous Demerger-Amalgamation Mix-Up Introduction In a significant ruling for tax practitioners and businesses navigating corporate restructurings, the Madras High Court has held that the Income Tax Department cannot invoke its revisiona...

09 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Manual Returns Invalid for Companies Post-2007 E-Filing Mandate: Madras High Court

Madras High Court Affirms Mandatory E-Filing for Companies Since 2007, Invalidating Manual Returns for Tax Deductions Introduction In a significant ruling for corporate tax compliance, the Madras High Court has upheld the mandatory requirement for companies to file income tax returns electron...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Tribunal Cannot Decide Unappealed Issues: Madras HC Rules

Tribunal Cannot Worsen Assessee's Position on Unappealed Issues: Madras High Court Quashes CESTAT Order Introduction In a significant ruling emphasizing the boundaries of appellate jurisdiction in customs disputes, the Madras High Court has quashed an order of the Customs, Excise and Service ...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

P&H HC: Driving License Proves Skilled Driver for Compensation

Key Highlights from December 2025 Indian High Court Digests: Compensation, Labor Rights, and Legal Reforms In a significant development for legal practitioners tracking evolving jurisprudence, the monthly digests from various Indian High Courts for December 2025 have been released, offering a...

05 Jan 2026