India - High Court of Madras

Licensing Authorities Must Prioritize Public Interest Over Club Needs Under FL2 Rules: Madras High Court

Madras High Court Quashes FL2 License, Prioritizing Community Will Over Corporate RecreationIn a significant judicial intervention, the Madras High Court has cancelled an FL2 liquor license granted to the "Pons Recreation Club" in Madurai district. The ruling highlights that administrative au...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court: Due Process Mandatory Before Interfering with Property Rights in Cart Track Disputes

Protecting Private Land: Madras High Court Mandates Due Process in Cart Track Disputes In a significant ruling for landholders, a division bench of theMadras High Courthas reaffirmed that state authorities cannot summarily interfere with private property possession under the pretext of cleari...

04 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Matrimonial Discord Not a License for Vengeance: Madras HC Quashes Sec 498-A IPC Proceedings Against In-Laws

Matrimonial Discord Not a License for Vengeance: Madras HC Quashes Sec 498-A IPC Proceedings Against In-LawsIn a significant ruling aimed at curbing the misuse of matrimonial litigation, the Madurai Bench of the

13 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Refers Scope of 'Tie-Breaker' Judge Powers Under Section 392 CrPC to Larger Bench

Breaking the Tie: Supreme Court Re-examines the Reach of the 'Third Judge' in Split VerdictsIn a significant move that could reshape the dynamics of appellate court procedures, the Supreme Court of India has formally questioned the interpretation of

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court: Defendant’s Property Need Not Be Scheduled in Boundary Fixation Suits Under Order VII Rule 3 CPC

Beyond the Property Line: Kerala High Court Clarifies Plaint Requirements in Boundary Disputes In a significant ruling that brings clarity to a long-standing procedural debate, the High Court of Kerala has settled two conflicting judicial views regarding the technical requireme...

25 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Nominee is Merely a Trustee: Kerala High Court Upholds Partition Rights Over Nominated Co-operative Society Assets

Nominee is Merely a Trustee: Kerala High Court Upholds Partition Rights Over Nominated Co-operative Society Assets In a significant ruling clarifying the intersection of succession law and co-operative housing management, the Kerala High Court has dism...

25 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Commercial Wisdom of CoC in Approving Resolution Plans Is Non-Justiciable: Supreme Court

Commercial Wisdom Reigns Supreme: The Supreme Court’s Verdict on Insolvency ResolutionIn a landmark ruling that reinforces the core philosophy of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the Supreme Court of India has emphatically declared t...

10 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Delhi High Court Has Jurisdiction in CAPF Service Matters Despite Cause of Action Origin

Doors Open: Supreme Court Reaffirms Delhi HC Jurisdiction for CAPF PersonnelIn a landmark verdict that provides clarity on access to justice for Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, the Supreme Court of India

10 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Seeks Report on Political Influence in Law Appointments

Madras HC Seeks Report on Political Influence in Law AppointmentsIn a significant move that underscores the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of public legal offices, theMadras High Courthas intervened in the ongoing debate surrounding the appointment of state law officers. ...

10 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court: Lawful Termination of Lease Essential Before Suit for Recovery of Possession Under TP Act

Madras High Court: Lawful Termination of Lease Essential Before Suit for Recovery of Possession Under TP Act TheMadras High Courthas reaffirmed a fundamental principle of property law: a landlord cannot bypass the statutory requirements of lease termination when seeking to recover possession ...

03 Jun 2026