Seven-Year Delay Violates Public Policy: Madras High Court Quashes ₹51.48 Lakh Award Against TN Housing Board

The Madras High Court has set aside an arbitral award of ₹51.48 lakhs passed in favour of the contractor, M/s. N.C.C. Ltd., on the ground of an inexplicable and excessive seven-year delay in its decision.On December 8th, 2025, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh ruled that such a delay, which is "explicit and adversely reflects on the findings," renders the award in conflict with the public policy...

Award By Arbitrator Appointed By HC In International Commercial Arbitration Invalid Even If Parties Consent To Appointment: Madras HC

The Madras High Court bench of Justice N Anand Venkatesh has observed that appointment of arbitrator by a high court in case of an international commercial arbitration renders the award a nullity. Sections 4 and 11(6), Arbitration and Conciliation Act (“ACA”) are non -derogable and it is only the Apex Court which can appoint an arbitrator in an international...

All Departments Of State Govt Should Consider Representations By Persons With Disabilities At Earliest: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has asked the Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu state to issue a necessary circular to all State Government Departments to ensure that all representations submitted by Persons with Disabilities should be considered at the earliest. “We are inclined to issue a direction to the Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, to issue necessary circular within...

Madras High Court Asks Union Govt To Take Policy Decision On Allowing Movie Theatres Within Airport Premises

The Madras High Court has directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation to take a policy decision on allowing cinema multiplexes within the airport premises. In doing so, Justice M Dhandapani also gave relief to PVR INOX, which was asked to close down its cinema hall functioning in the Multi-Level Car Parking Complex near the Chennai Airport. The court ordered that till a policy decision...

Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Man Charged Under NDPS Act

The Madras High Court recently granted anticipatory bail to a man booked under the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.The Supreme Court had recently orally observation that "Anticipatory bail is never granted in NDPS case". The Top Court had made the observation while refusing to interfere with Punjab and Haryana High Court's denial of anticipatory bail to an accused booked...

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...