India - High Court of Madras

Section 74 TNGST Act Invocation Requires Proof: Madras High Court

Section 74 TNGST Act Invocation Requires Proof: Madras High Court In a significant ruling concerning the procedural rigor required for tax assessments, the Madras High Court has clarified the boundaries for invoking the extended period of limitation under the TNGST Act, 2017. Justice G.R. Swa...

11 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Computer-Related Inventions Demonstrating Technical Effect Are Patentable: Madras High Court

Computer-Related Inventions Demonstrating Technical Effect Are Patentable: Madras High Court In a significant ruling for the technology sector, the Madras High Court has clarified the boundaries of patentability for Computer-Related Inventions (CRIs) underSection 3(k) of thePatents Act, 1970....

04 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Failure to Provide Reasoned Findings in Patent Opposition Warrants Remand: Madras High Court

The Slag Pot Stalemate: Madras High Court Orders De Novo Review in Patent Opposition In a significant ruling for intellectual property law, the Madras High Court has set aside an order by the Intellectual Property Office, mandating a fresh review o...

18 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Unconditional Remand in Arbitration Appeals Without Deciding Merits Challenges Duty of Section 34 Courts: Madras HC

The Legal Paradox: Madras High Court Questions Remand Orders in Arbitration Disputes In an unprecedented judicial observation, the High Court of Judicature at Madras has highlighted a growing procedural crisis in arbitration litigation. Dealing with a batch of petitions underSe...

17 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Copyright Infringement Claim Settled: Madras High Court Decrees Order Following Content Modification in C.S. 293 of 2025

Settlement Reached: Madras High Court Resolves Copyright Dispute Over 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaya' Scenes In a proactive resolution to a burgeoning intellectual property dispute, theMadrasHigh Courthas formally closed the copyright infringement suit filed byRS InfotainmentagainstMini Studio LLPand...

08 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Copyright Settlement: Madras HC Disposes of Ilaiyaraaja’s Suit Under the Copyright Act 1957

A Musical Resolution: Ilaiyaraaja and Mythri Movie Makers End Copyright Standoff TheMadras High Courthas officially brought a close to the copyright infringement battle between legendary music composer Dr. Ilaiyaraaja and the production house Mythri Movie Makers...

03 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Rules on Property Registration Dispute: Abimani vs. IG of Registration

Madras HC Rules on Property Registration Dispute: Abimani vs. IG of Registration In a recent order dated December 16, 2025, the Madras High Court addressed a property registration impasse involving the Sub-Registrar of Vridhachalam. The case highlights the procedural balance between the manda...

16 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Permits Voluntary Withdrawal of Suit in Aamir Khan Productions v. BSNL

Curtain Falls on Legal Battle: Aamir Khan Productions Withdraws Suit Against BSNL In a swift procedural development at the High Court of Judicature at Madras, the legal contest between production giantAamir Khan Productions Pvt Ltdand state-owned telecom entityB...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Exporting Patented API Without Valid Proof of Regulatory Intent Constitutes Infringement: Madras High Court

Beyond the Bolar Exception: Madras HC Tightens Scrutiny on API Exports In a significant ruling for the pharmaceutical industry, theHigh Court of Judicature at Madrashas underscored the stringent requirements for invoking the "Bolar exception" underSection 107Aof thePatents Act, 1970. Justice ...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Vijay Appeals Madras HC Ruling on ₹1.5 Cr IT Penalty

Vijay Appeals Madras HC Ruling on ₹1.5 Cr IT PenaltyIn a significant escalation of his ongoing tax dispute, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has filed a writ appeal before a Division Bench of the Madras High Court

13 Apr 2026