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Jan 02 2026

Krishnamurthy vs Valarmathi

Court: Chennai

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASReserved on : 30.10.2025 Pronounced on : 02.01.2026Coram:THE HONOURABLE Dr. JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA S.A.Nos.1329 of 2009 Krishnamurthy .. Appellant/Plaintiff Vs. 1.Valarmathi 2.Pakkirisamy .. Respondents/Defendants S.A.Nos.1330 of 2009 Krishnamurthy .. Appellant/Plaintiff Vs. 1.Pakkirisamy 2.Natarajan 3.Valarmathi .. Respondents/Defendants COMMON PRAYER: Second Appeals are filed under Section 100 of C.P.C, to set aside the judgment and decree in A.S.Nos.23 & 29 of 2006, on the file of I Additional Sub-Court, Villupuram, dated 15.07.2009 in confirming the judgment and decree in O.S.Nos.316 & 350 of 2004, on the file of Additional District Munsif, Villupuram, dated 29.08.2005. For Appellant: Mrs.V.Srimathi in both S.A. For Respondents: Mr.K.Govi Ganesan in both S.A.COMMON JUDGMENTThese Second Appeals have been preferred against the commonjudgment and decree passed in A.S.Nos.23 & 29 of 2006 dated15.07.2009.2. The plaintiff had filed a suit...


Jan 02 2026

M.Moorthy vs Selection Committee Chairman

Court: Chennai Orders

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

2026:MHC:17IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02.01.2026CORAM :THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL and M.P.Nos. 1 & 2 of 2008 M.Moorthy .. Petitioner vs1.Selection Committee Chairman and District Collector, Dharmapuri District, .. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the proceedings of the 1st respondent made in Na.Ka. L-4/24183/2007 dt 24.9.2008 quash the same and direct the respondents to issue posting orders to the petitioner for the post of Secondary Grade Teacher (Adi -Dravidar Welfare).DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J.andP. DHANABAL ,J.For Petitioner : Mr.M.P.Raja Velayutham For Respondents : Mr.V.Ravi Special Government PleaderORDER(Made by Dr. ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Mr.M.P.Raja Velayutham, makes an endorsement to the effect that the prayer in the writ petition has been rendered infructuous, record...


Jan 02 2026

L. Sankar vs P. Ramya

Court: Chennai

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02-01-2026CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S. SOUNTHAR C.M.P.No.2433 of 20241. L. Sankar2. L.Shanthi3. L.Selvam4. S.Loganathan Petitioner(s) Vs P. Ramya Respondent(s)PRAYER:- Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, to call for records pertaining to D.V.C.No.8 of 2021 pending on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Arani, Tiruvannamalai and strike out of the petitioners name. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Jayaveerapandian For Respondent(s): M/s.P.Sivagamasundari for M/s.K.VenkatORDERThe Civil Revision petition is filed seeking to quash the complaint preferred by the respondent under the provisions of Domestic Violence Act. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the allegations made in the complaint are very vague and in the absence of specific averment, the Magistrate ought not to have issued process against the petitioners. 3.The Full Bench of this Court in the case of Arul Daniel...


Jan 02 2026

Premkumar vs State Represented by

Court: Chennai

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDated: 02.01.2026Coram:THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN --- Premkumar .. Appellant Vs. The State represented by Inspector of Police All Women Police Station Central, Coimbatore (Crime No.2 of 2017) .. Respondent Criminal Appeal filed under Section 374(2) of Cr.P.C., against the judgment dated 26.11.2019 in Spl.C.C.No.21 of 2018, on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Mahalir Neethimandram, Coimbatore. For Appellant : Mr.S.Suresh for Mr.Swamisubramanian For Respondent : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Ms.M.Arifa Thasneem Page No.1/16ORDER(The Order of the Court was made by P.Velmurugan, J) This Criminal Appeal has been filed against the judgment of conviction and sentence dated 26.11.2019 in Spl.C.C.No.21 of 2018, on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Mahalir Neethimandram, Coimbatore.2. The case of the prosecution is that the victim is a...


Jan 02 2026

Government of Tamilnadu vs T. Jagannathan

Court: Chennai Orders

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02.01.2026CORAM :THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL and M.P.No. 2 of 2007 1.Government of Tamil Nadu rep. By its Secretary to Govt. Education Department, Fort St.George, Madras 9. 2.The Chief Educational Officer, Thallakulam, Madurai (Now Designated as Chief Educational Officer, Theni). 3.The Headmaster, Victoria Memorial Higher Secondary School, Periyakulam. .. Petitioners vs 1.T.Jaganathan 2.The Registrar, Chennai 600 104. .. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorari calling for the records of the 2 nd respondent herein relating to the order passed by the Honble Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal in O.A.No. 5231 of 1993 dated 14.02.1994 and quash the same. For Petitioners : Mr.J.C.Durairaj Additional Government Pleader For Respondents : No appearance for R1 R2 - TribunalORDER(Made by Dr. ANITA SUMANTH, J.)...


Jan 02 2026

M/S. Golden Paper Mills vs the State of Tamilnadu

Court: Chennai

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02-01-2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P. No. 1383 of 2009 M/s. Golden Paper Mills (Defunct), Rep. by its Managing Partner A.Subrmanaiam, Kollumedu Road, Kandhadu Post, Marakkanam - 604 303. ..Petitioner Vs Department of Hindu Religious Endowments & Commercial Taxes,2. The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Ezhilagam, Chepuak, Chennai 600 005.3. The Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Thindivanam. ..RespondentsPrayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of the first respondent in the impugned in G.O.Ms.No.198, Commercial Taxes and Registration (B2) in Notification No.II(1)/CTR/75(B2)/2007, dated 19.12.2007 and quash the same as illegal, irrational and contrary to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006 and further direct the 3rd respondent to refund the purchase tax together with...


Jan 02 2026

M/S.Abt Ltd., vs State of Tamil Nadu

Court: Chennai

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02-01-2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY M/s.ABT Ltd., Rep. by its Chief Executive N.Shanmugasundaram, No.10/14-15, Kalingarayan Street, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore-641009. ..Petitioner Vs Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Commercial Taxes & Registration Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.2. The Special Commissioner & Commissioner ofCommercial Taxes, Chepauk, Chennai-5. ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Certiorari calling for the records on the file of the 3rd Respondent in his proceedings in Entry Tax No.0001/1998-99 dated 21.05.2008 quash the same. For Petitioner: Ms. M.Priyadharshini for Ms. R.Hemalatha For Respondents: Ms. P.Selvi, Government AdvocateORDERAt the hearing on 19.12.2025, learned Government Advocate submitted that the matter is covered by an earlier judgment of this Court dated 28.03.2024 in M/s. H...


Jan 02 2026

Marceline Marie Christine vs Govt. of Puducherry, Chief

Court: Chennai Orders

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

2026:MHC:53IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02-01-2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL Marcelline Marie Christine, 10, Kondareddy Street, Reddypalayam, Pondicherry - 605 010 ..Petitioner(s) Vs ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of Certiorari calling for the records of the second respondent in No.378/DCR(N)/A2/2005 dated 31.7.2005 and communicated on 21.2.2008, and quash the same. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Srinivasa Mohan For Respondent(s): Mr.J.Kumaran Additional Government PleaderORDER(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) Mr.J.Srinivasa Mohan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner states that nothing survives in this matter as the petitioner has superannuated six months ago and hence, does not pursue the relief sought for in this writ petition.2. Recording the same, this writ petition is closed. (A.S.M.,J.) (P.D.B.,J....


Jan 02 2026

Thadapalli Irrigation Water vs the District Collector,

Court: Chennai Orders

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02.01.2026CORAM :THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL and WPMP No. 42819 of 2003 Thadapalli Irrigation Water Management Association (Regd.No. 45/2001) Rep. By its President, Mr.N.G.Palanisamy .. Petitioner vs Fort St.George, Chennai .. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents from in anyway implementing the proposed proposal for release of water from the Bhavanisagar Dam as proposed in its letter dated 8/11/2003 addressed by the Executive Engineer, P.W.D., W.R.D. Bhavanisagar Dam Division, Bhavanisagar. For Petitioner : Ms.Naasihah Shajid A.P. For Respondents : Mr.V.Ravi Special Government PleaderORDER(Made by Dr. ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Heard learned counsel.2. The challenge in this writ petition is to a letter dated 08.11.2003from the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, W.R.D. Bha...


Jan 02 2026

B.Ravi vs Punjab and Sind Bank, Bank

Court: Chennai Orders

Decided on: Jan-02-2026

2026:MHC:21IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 02-01-2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL B.Ravi ..Petitioner(s) Vs..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of the Second respondent bearing No.ZO:/Ms.Staff 17947 dated 30-12-2000 and quash the same and consequently direct the second respondent to reinstate the petitioner into the services of the bank with continuity of service, full backwages and other service benefits as if the order dated 30-12-2000 never came into existence and the petitioner at all time continued to be in employment of the bank.For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Vivekanandan for Mr.S.Venkateswaran For Respondent(s): No appearanceOrder(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) Mr.Vivekanandan, learned counsel representing the learned counsel on record for the petitioner states that th...


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