India - High Court of Madras

'Family' Under Article 58(a)(i) Stamp Act Excludes Grandparents: Madras High Court Full Bench

Madras HC Draws Family Line: Grandparents Out of Stamp Act's Lower Duty CircleIn a landmark ruling that clarifies stamp duty on family settlements, a full bench of theMadras High Courthas held that grandparents do not fall within the "family" definition underArticle 58(a)(i) of theIndian Stam...

21 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

SIPCOT Entitled to Sub-Leasing Charges on Rs1/Year Leased Public Land via Clause 39, Public Trust Doctrine: Madras HC

Rs1 Land Deal Turns into Million-Rupee Windfall: Madras HC Cracks Down on Sub-Leasing ProfiteeringIn a landmark ruling that underscores the supremacy of public interest over private gains, the Madras High Court has empowered the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Ta...

14 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Second Wife from Bigamous Marriage Not Entitled to Family Pension Even After First Wife's Death: Madras High Court

Madras High CourtDraws Line: No Family Pension for Second Wife in Bigamous UnionIn a firm stance on government service ethics, a division bench of theMadras High Courthas ruled that a retired Block Development Officer's second wife cannot be nominated for family pension. The bench, comprising...

14 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Resignation Even on Medical Grounds Forfeits Past Service, No Pension: Madras High Court

Madras High CourtRules Resignation on Medical Grounds Forfeits Pension Rights Under Tamil Nadu Pension RulesIntroductionIn a significant clarification for government employees in Tamil Nadu, a full bench of theMadras High Courthas ruled that resignation from service, even when submitted on me...

09 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 Stays SASTRA Eviction from Public Land

Supreme Court Stays SASTRA Eviction from Public Land In a landmark intervention highlighting the judiciary's commitment to safeguarding educational institutions, the Supreme Court of India on January 15, 2026, stayed the Madras High Court's order directing the eviction of Shanmugha Arts, Scie...

16 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Disturbed by ED Probe Disruptions and PwD Rules

Supreme Court Navigates Turmoil: From ED Raid Chaos to Judicial Inclusivity In a series of pointed interventions that underscore the judiciary's role as a bulwark against political overreach and systemic inequities, the Supreme Court of India has issued rulings and directives addressing criti...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges Amid National Push for Judicial Strengthening In a ceremonial affirmation of the judiciary's ongoing efforts to combat mounting case backlogs, the Punjab & Haryana High Court welcomed two new additional judges on January 8, 2026. Justic...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Agent's Error in Deadline Calculation Doesn't Abandon Patent Application: Madras High Court

Madras High Court Protects Inventor's Rights: Late Patent Examination Request Accepted Despite Agent's Error Introduction In a significant ruling for intellectual property practitioners, the Madras High Court has held that a patent application cannot be deemed abandoned solely due to an inadv...

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