India - High Court of Madras

High Court Transfers Investigation in BSP Leader Murder Case to CBI: Madras High Court

Justice Beyond Borders: Madras High Court Transfers Politically Sensitive Murder Probe to CBI In a significant judicial intervention, theMadras High Courthas ordered the transfer of the investigation into the brutal murder of K. Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu State President of theBahujan Samaj Pa...

24 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Overturns Acquittal in Explosives Case: Crl.A(MD)No.475 of 2019

Madras HC Overturns Acquittal in Explosives Case: Crl.A(MD)No.475 of 2019The Madras High Court has issued a significant judgment inThe State v. Mohammed Hanifa @ Tenkasi Hanifa, overturning an acquittal granted by the Principal Sessions Court, Dindigul. The division bench, comprising Justices...

23 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Minor Procedural Lapses Cannot Override Substantive Evidence in Criminal Trials: Madras High Court

Madras HC: Minor Procedural Gaps No Grounds to Toss Out Serious Terror ProsecutionIn a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has overturned the acquittal of an accused individual charged with attempted murder and possession of explosives, reaffirming that minor procedural irregularities—w...

23 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Writ Mandamus for Prison Leave Dismissed as Infructuous Following Administrative Order: Madras High Court

A Plea for Parole: The Procedural Hurdle The legal machinery often works at a pace that fluctuates between the urgent needs of the petitioner and the administrative timelines of state authorities. In the recent case ofS. Sureshbabu v. The State, theMadrasHigh Courtaddressed a situation where ...

08 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Upholds Double Murder Conviction Under Sections 302/34 IPC Based on Credible Eyewitness Testimony

Justice Prevails: Madras High Court Upholds Double Murder Conviction Relying on Single Eyewitness Evidence TheMadras High Courthas delivered a stern verdict in a high-stakes criminal appeal, reinforcing the legal principle that the testimony of a single credible witness is sufficient for a mu...

26 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Conviction Based on Single Eyewitness Testimony Upheld in Murder Case: Madras High Court

Justice Prevails: Madras High Court Affirms Conviction in Brutal Double Murder Case In a robust affirmation of the judicial process, theMadurai Bench of theMadras High Courthas dismissed an appeal filed by three individuals convicted in a double murder case, reinforcing the principle that the...

26 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Failure to Commence Film Production Leads to Recovery Decree: Madras High Court Dismisses Photon Factory’s Appeal

Failure to Commence: Madras High Court Upholds ₹4.25 Crore Recovery Decree in Film Production DisputeIn a significant ruling for commercial contract enforcement, the Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal byM/s. Photon Factory, affirming a previous judgment that directs the film production...

23 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Affirms Liability for Breach of Contract in Failed Film Production: O.S.A(CAD).No.65 of 2022

When Dreams Fade: Madras High Court Rules on Failed Film Production LiabilityIn a significant verdict for the entertainment industry, the Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by M/s. Photon Factory, upholding a lower court’s directive to repay ₹4.25 crore to M/s. R.S. Infotainment ...

23 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Dismisses Creditors' Appeal Over Dhruva Natchathiram Release

Madras HC Dismisses Creditors' Appeal Over Dhruva Natchathiram ReleaseIn a significant development for the Tamil film industry, a division bench of the Madras High Court has cleared the path for the release of the highly an...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Arbitration Awards Reach Finality: Madras High Court Bars Re-adjudication of Settled Disputes

Arbitration Awards Reach Finality: Madras High Court Bars Re-adjudication of Settled Disputes In a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of arbitral proceedings, the Madras High Court has reaffirmed the principle of finality i...

15 Apr 2026