Aircel-Maxis Case | Madras High Court Issues Notice To ED In Karti Chidambaram's Plea Against Provisional Attachment Of Properties

The Madras High Court, on Tuesday (December 9) issued notice to the ED in Karti P Chidambaram's plea challenging an order of the Appellate Tribunal for SAFEMA, FEMA, PMLA, NDPS, PBPT ACT, dismissing his appeal against a provisional attachment order in connection with the Aircel-Maxis case.The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan issued notice to the...

Madras High Court Orders Fresh Review of TVS Motor's Patent Plea For Scooter Frame Design

The Madras High Court has overturned a decision by the Patent Office that had denied TVS Motor Company a patent for its "vehicle frame assembly" invention. The court said the Patent Office did not properly examine how the design worked or whether it was truly obvious from earlier technologies.In its ruling dated November 28, 2025, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy said the refusal order did...

Thiruparankundram Deepam Contempt Plea: Madras High Court Directs Appearance Of Chief Secretary, Addl DGP Next Week

While hearing a contempt petition concerning lighting of lamps at stone pillar in Thiruparakundram hills, the Madras High Court (Madurai bench) on Tuesday (December 9) directed the state's Chief Secretary and Additional Director General of Police (L&O) to appear before the court next week. The court also impleaded the Union Home Secretary and issued a statutory notice to Deputy...

Even Solitary Incident Of Sexual Offence Against Minor Can Be Considered To Pass Detention Order: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that sexual offences against a minor is a heinous crime against society and even a single incident could be considered for detaining such an accused. The bench of Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan and Justice R Poornima rejected a detenu's argument that the detaining authority could not invoke the provisions for a solitary incident. The court observed...

HR&CE Department Can Probe Into Temple Maladministration Involving Public Donations, Can't Interfere In Religious Practice: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department can inquire into alleged maladministration in a temple. The court added that when a temple accepts public contributions, it assumes the nature of a public institution, and the State can intervene even if it is not a notified public religious institution. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 01 - December 07, 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 455 To 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 472 NOMINAL INDEX Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 455 The State of Tamil Nadu and Another v. Madras Race Club and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 456 Rama Ravikumar v. The District Collector and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 457 Mir Mahamood Ali v. Mir...

Madras HC Quashes SCNs Against Apollo Tyres & MRF; Says S.74 GST Act Cannot Be Invoked When Tax Was Paid Voluntarily

The Madras High Court has quashed Show Cause Notices issued to Apollo Tyres Limited and MRF Limited alleging wrongful availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the composite supply of Tyres, Tubes and Flaps (TFF) since tax difference was paid voluntarily. In twin judgments dated November 28,2025, Justice Krishnan Ramasamy examined if Show Cause Notice had fulfilled the ingredients...

ITAT Cannot Re-Adjudicate Issues Under Guise Of Rectification U/S 254(2) Income Tax Act: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has held that the rectification power under Section 254(2) of the Income Tax Act is akin to the review power under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC and is limited to rectifying any mistake apparent on the face of the record. The Tribunal cannot re-adjudicate issues or modify its original order under the guise of rectification. Section 254(2) of the Indian Income Tax Act,...

Madras High Court Monthly Digest: November 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 394 To 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 454 NOMINAL INDEX The State of Tamil Nadu v. R Ramanathan Chettiar and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 394 D. Tamilselvi v. The Income Tax Officer, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 395 Spalon India Private Limited v. Maya Choudhary, 2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 396 M/s. Cethar Hospital v. The Principal Secretary to Government and Others, 2025...

Children Used For Begging: Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Possible Trafficking, Drugging Of Infants

The Madras High Court, on Friday (December 5) issued notice on a plea seeking an enquiry into children being used for begging. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan admitted a plea by an advocate and issued notice to the Secretary (Department of Public Health), Corporation Commissioner, Commissioner of Police (Vepery), Child Welfare Board,...

'Don't Test Our Patience': Madras High Court Slams Personal Comments Against Judge Amid Thiruparankundram Deepam Issue, Warns Of Action

While dealing with the Thiruparankundram lamp lighting row, the Madras High Court on Friday remarked that it would not tolerate any comments against the judiciary.The bench of Justice G Jayachandran and Justice KK Ramakrishnan said just because judges cannot react openly, persons should not keep on provoking the court and that strict action would be taken if limits exceed."We can tolerate to...

Thiruparankundram Deepam Issue: Madras High Court To Hear Appeals Against Lighting Of Lamp On December 12

The Madras High Court has adjourned the appeal preferred against a single bench decision permitting lighting of lamp (Karthigai deepam) at the Deepathoon (stone lamp pillar) atop the Thiruparakundram hills, which is located close to a dargah.The division bench of Justice G Jayachandran and Justice KK Ramakrishnan said it will take up the matter next Friday (December 12), after all the parties...