BREAKING| TVK Approaches Madras High Court Seeking Independent Probe Into Karur Stampede, Alleges Conspiracy

The Madras High Court has allowed an urgent mention made by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party seeking a suo motu cognisance into the stampede that took place in Karur District of Tamil Nadu during a political rally organised and headed by Actor Vijay yesterday. Justice Dhandapani has accepted the urgent motion made by the party's counsels. The case is likely to be taken up tomorrow at the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court. It may be noted that the High Court is closed for the week for...

Court Must Conduct Independent Inquiry Under Order 33 CPC To Determine Indigency Of Person: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that for determining the indigency of a person under Order 33 of Civil Procedure Code, the court has to conduct an independent inquiry by itself or by appointing an officer of the court. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq said that the certificate obtained from the Government Authorities showing that a person is indigent can only be relied on for establishing the indigent circumstances and cannot be conclusive proof...

Parties Can Compound Offence U/S 138 NI Act At Any Stage, Even After Dismissal Of Revision/Appeal: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act would override the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita since the former was a special law. Justice Shamim Ahmed added that the offences under Section 138 of the Act read with Section 147 of the Act were compoundable at any stage, even after the dismissal of the...

Madras High Court Issues Notice To Actor Vijay & TVK In Appeal In Trademark Infringement Case Over Party Flag

The Madras High Court has issued notice to Actor Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in an appeal filed against a single judge order refusing to restrain the party from using its flag in connection with a trademark infringement case. The bench of Justice G Jayachandran and Justice Mummineni Sudheer Kumar issued notice to Vijay and his party and adjourned the case by 6...

Madras High Court Asks Sony Music To Give Details Of Revenue Obtained From Broadcasting Ilaiyaraaja's Songs

The Madras High Court has asked Sony Music Entertainment to give details of the revenue generated by the company on a day-to-day basis from the broadcasting/telecasting of songs composed by music composer Dr. Ilaiyaraaja. Justice N Senthilkumar issued the directions in a plea filed by the Music Composer seeking to declare that Sony had no rights, title or interest in music...

No Tax Exemption On Bakery Products Sold At Snack Bar: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court held that there is no tax exemption for bakery products sold in a snack bar. Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Saravanan were addressing the issue of whether bakery products sold in a snack bar are covered under the notification G.O.P.No.570 dated 10th June 1987 and exempted from tax. The assessee/petitioner is running a restaurant in which they are involved...

Husband, Children Have Legal And Moral Duty To Maintain Wife/Mother: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently upheld the order of a Family Court in Madurai asking a husband and his sons to pay Rs. 21,000 as monthly maintenance for their wife/mother. Justice Shamim Ahmed remarked that a man had a legal and moral duty to maintain his mother/wife during her lifetime, and this duty was to ensure that the mother/wife is supported and cared for during their old...

Provisions Of Right To Education & RPWD Act Don't Apply To Sainik Schools: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that the provisions of the Right to Education Act and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act are not applicable to Sainik Schools since it is administered under the control of the Sainik School Society and the Ministry of Defence. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan thus found no infirmity or illegality in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for All...

'Not Made Statements Against Commercial Activities Of Company': Joy Crizilda Tells Madras High Court In Plea By Madhampatty Pakasala

Celebrity stylist Joy Crizilda, on Wednesday submitted before the Madras High Court that she had not made any damaging statement against Madhampatty Pakasala, the catering company owned by Madhampatty Rangaraj.The submissions were made before Justice N Senthilkumar. The court was hearing an application filed by Madhampatty Pakasala seeking a permanent injunction restraining Crizilda from...

Two Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Appointed As Permanent Judges

The central government has appointed two additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges. In a gazette notification issued on September 24, the Department of Justice said that President, in exercise of powers under Article 217(1) has appointed Justice N Senthilkumar and Justice G Arul Murugan as permanent judges of the Madras High Court. The notification reads as under:"In...

Madras High Court Transfers Probe In BSP Leader Armstrong's Murder Case To CBI

The Madras High Court has transferred the investigation into the death of Bahujan Samaj Party leader Armstrong to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Allowing a petition filed by Armstrong's brother, Justice P Velmurugan has directed the CBI to file the chargesheet within 6 months.The court noted that the investigation carried out by the State police did not inspire much...

Many People Being Affected By Damage Taking Place During Political Party Meetings; Must Be Compensated: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court, on Wednesday, said that many people were being affected by the damages that were taking place during the public meeting of the political parties, and steps had to be taken to compensate them effectively.Justice N Sathish Kumar noted that usually, when some incident takes place during the public meetings resulting in damage to public property, an FIR is registered and...