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motor accident
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Madras High Court: Motor accident compensation enhanced to ₹15.28 lakh — “Functional disability, not medical disability, determines loss of earning capacity”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court delivered a common judgment disposing of two civil miscellaneous appeals arising out of a motor accident claim. The Court partly allowed the injured…
Posted by Rawlaw March 10, 2026
sudden brake
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Madras High Court: Sudden braking by car driver caused fatal bridge accident — “Compensation enhanced to ₹22 lakh despite 30% contributory negligence”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court delivered a common judgment in a civil miscellaneous appeal and a cross-objection arising from a fatal motor accident claim. The Court dismissed the…
Posted by Rawlaw March 10, 2026
housebreaking
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Madras High Court: Woman convicted of housebreaking granted bail pending appeal — “Two concurrent sentences do not bar suspension of sentence”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court allowed a petition filed by a convicted woman seeking suspension of sentence pending appeal. The Court set aside the order of the Sessions…
Posted by Rawlaw March 10, 2026
factory injury
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Madras High Court: Employer liable for factory injury despite worker’s alleged negligence — “Employees Compensation Act operates on ‘no-fault’ principle; appeal dismissed”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal filed by an industrial establishment challenging an order of the Commissioner for Workmen Compensation awarding compensation to an injured worker.…
Posted by Rawlaw March 10, 2026
summon suspect
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Madras High Court: Police may summon suspect for enquiry but cannot harass without due process — “Petitioner directed to appear before police”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court disposed of a criminal original petition filed by an individual alleging harassment by the police. The Court directed the petitioner to appear before…
Posted by Rawlaw March 10, 2026
puducherry officer
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Madras High Court: Acquittal due to prosecution failure is “honourable acquittal”— “Puducherry officer’s removal after corruption conviction set aside; pension benefits ordered”

1. Court’s decision A Division Bench of the Madras High Court allowed a writ petition filed by a former transport department official of the Government of Puducherry seeking restoration of…
Posted by Rawlaw March 10, 2026
sale agreement
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Madras High Court: Sale agreement used as loan security cannot justify specific performance — “Property owner directed to repay ₹20 lakh with interest”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court partly allowed a first appeal filed by a property owner challenging a decree for specific performance passed by the District Court in Karaikal.…
Posted by Rawlaw March 9, 2026
specific performance
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Madras High Court: Specific performance denied where buyer failed to prove readiness and willingness — “Seller ordered to refund ₹7 lakh advance”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court partly allowed an appeal filed by the defendant challenging a trial court decree that had granted specific performance of a sale agreement in…
Posted by Rawlaw March 9, 2026
broadcast rights
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Madras High Court: Dubbing rights do not include satellite broadcast rights— “Appeals over Telugu version of film Roja dismissed”

1. Court’s decision A Division Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed two original side appeals filed by a recording company claiming exclusive copyright over the Telugu dubbed version of…
Posted by Rawlaw March 9, 2026
temple worship
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Madras High Court: Police must ensure non-discriminatory temple worship during festival — “Petition for protection disposed with directions”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking police protection for villagers intending to participate in a temple festival in Dharmapuri district. The Court directed…
Posted by Rawlaw March 9, 2026

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