Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 8 to July 14, 2024

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 272 To 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 279 NOMINAL INDEX C.Aranganayagam (Deceased) v The State of Tamil Nadu, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 272 D Prabhu v The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 273 Sri Nithyanadha Swami v .Sri La Sri Harihara, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 274 SV Subbiah v Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 275 G Karthikeyan v The Government of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 276 Arjunan v The Government of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 277 High Court of Madras v D Sasikumar and Another, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 278 Ghanshyam Hemdev v Pyramid Audio India Pvt Ltd and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 279 REPORT Madras High Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction Of Former Tamil Nadu Minister Aranganayagam In Disproportionate Asset Case Case Title: C.Aranganayagam (Deceased) v The State of Tamil Nadu Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 272 The Madras High Court recently refused to set aside the conviction of former Tamil Nadu Labour Minister C Aranganayagam in a disproportionate assets case. While the court dismissed an appeal preferred by Arangayagam, it also upheld the acquittal of Anraganayagam's family members. Justice G Jayachandran thus confirmed the confiscation of properties of Arangayagam, who passed away on April 29, 2021. The case against Arangayagam was that while serving as the Minister for Labour and Education, during 1991-1996, he had accumulated wealth disproportionate to his income. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Chennai registered a case and he was charged with offenses under Section 13(1)(e) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Along with Arangayagam, a case was also registered against his wife and two sons for abetment. Tamil Nadu Govt Should Revisit Its Liquor Policy For Welfare Of Citizens; Present Rules Appear To Protect TASMAC Shops, Bars: High Court Case Title: D Prabhu v The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 273 The Madras High Court recently noted that it was high time that the Government of Tamil Nadu rethink its liquor policy for the welfare of the people in the state, especially the younger generation who are the pillars of tomorrow. The court added that a conscious decision could be taken based on public opinion and though taking a decision may not be an easy task, that should not justify the State's support to the liquor policy presently in place. The bench of Justice R Suresh Kumar and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that the Government Rules, regarding the location of TASMAC shops, should be for the protection and welfare of the people. However, presently, the Rules appear to be made to protect the TASMAC shops whose aim is to enhance the sale of intoxicating material that ultimately affect the society. Madurai Adheenam Succession Row: Madras High Court Dismisses Nityananda Sami's Plea Against Substituting Senior Pontiff In Suit Case Title: Sri Nithyanadha Swami v .Sri La Sri Harihara Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 274 The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by Sri Nithyananda Swami challenging an order of the Principal Subordinate Court, Madurai allowing successor senior pontiff Sri Harihara Gnanasambanda Desiga Paramachariya Swamigal to be added to the suit pending in relation to appointment of a junior pontiff to the Madurai Adheenam. Justice R Vijayakumar opined that the application for amendment did not call for any interference. Direct Govt Officers, Pleaders To Conduct Land Cases Properly; Initiate Action Against Them In Case Of Ex-Parte Decrees: Madras HC To State Case Title: SV Subbiah v Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry and Others Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 275 The Madras High Court has recently directed the State Government to issue appropriate circulars to all District Collectors, competent authorities and to Government Pleaders indicating them to conduct Government-related land cases properly and defend the government on merits and per the law. The court also called for coordination between Government Pleaders and officials for defending cases across courts in the State. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice C Kumarappan added that in case of any ex-parte decree being passed by the courts, any improper conduct by the Government Pleader or official concerned must be identified and the competent authority must initiate appropriate action. “Discriminates Based On Sex”: Madras High Court Strikes Down Govt Order Reserving Compassionate Appointment In Noon Meal Schemes For Women Case Title: G Karthikeyan v The Government of Tamil Nadu and Others Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 276 The Madras High Court recently declared illegal, a Government Order (GO) reserving compassionate appointments in the Noon Meal Scheme to females. ...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 8 to July 14, 2024

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