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...

TN Minister Duraimurugan Approaches Madras High Court Challenging Transfer Of Disproportionate Case Against Him From Vellore To Chennai

Tamil Nadu Minister for Water resources, Durai Murugan has approached the Madras High Court challenging a Government Order through which the investigation in connection with a disproportionate asset case against him was transferred from the file of Subordinate Judge, Vellore, to the Special Court for cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chennai. When the matter came up...

Madras High Court Calls For Action Against District Judge After Vigilance Inquiry Confirms Misuse Of Powers

The Madras High Court has ordered for an inquiry report into a judicial officer to be placed before the High Court's Vigilance Committee after it revealed that the judge had misused his powers to settle personal scores.An enquiry by the Registrar (Vigilance), upon the orders of the Madras High Court, had confirmed the allegations against the Principal District and Sessions...

Madras High Court Issues Notice On TN Minister Panneerselvam's Plea Challenging Proceedings In Disproportionate Asset Case

The Madras High Court has issued notice to the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Cuddalore, in the pleas filed by Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, MRK Panneerselvam, challenging the proceedings initiated against him in connection with disproportionate asset cases. Justice N Satish Kumar has ordered notice in the plea and dispensed...

Scope Of Appeal Is Limited U/S 28KA Customs Act; Advance Ruling Binding Unless Arbitrary: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has held that the scope of appeal is limited under Section 28KA of the Customs Act and an advance ruling is binding unless it is palpably arbitrary or irrational. Section 28KA of the Customs Act, 1962 provides that an appeal can be filed to the appellate authority against any ruling or order passed by the Authority within sixty days from the date of communication...