Madras High Court
Mere Possession Of 'Proceeds Of Crime' Sufficient To Invoke PMLA, HC Cannot Restrict Its Meaning To Restrain Authorities: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently observed that the expression money laundering, as defined under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has a wider meaning and the provisions of the Act could be invoked against a person for mere possession of proceeds of crime. The court added that since Section 3 is wider, the court could not restrict its meaning to restrain authorities...
Rule 55-A TN Registration Rules Has No Statutory Authority, Introduced Only To Enable Registrars To Refuse Registration Indiscriminately: Madras HC
The Madras High Court recently observed that Rule 55A of the Tamil Nadu Registration Rules, which gives powers to a Registrar to refuse registration had no statutory authority. As per Rule 55A, The registering officer before whom a document relating to immovable property is presented for registration, shall not register the same, unless the presentant produces the previous...
“Benevolent Object”: Madras High Court Refuses To Interfere With Leasing Of 2.5 Acres Temple Land For Building College
The Madras High Court recently refused to quash an order leasing 2.50 acres of land belonging to Sri Somanathaswamy Temple in Kolathur to Sri Kapaliswarar Temple in Mylapore for 25 years to establish an Arts and Science College. Justice M Dhandapani noted that on perusal, the impugned order appeared to be for a benevolent object. The court noted that it was not inclined to interfere...
MS Subbulakshmi's Grandson Moves Madras High Court Opposing Conferment Of Award Named After Her To TM Krishna
Late legendary singer MS Subbulakshmi's grandson has approached the Madras High Court challenging the grant of Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award to Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna. The Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award was instituted by The Hindu group to honor the Late singer as a yearly accolade and was conferred on the “Sangita Kalanidhi' chosen by The Music Academy every...
Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 30 - October 6, 2024
Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 367 To 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 377 NOMINAL INDEX Ankur Grand Owners Association v The District Registrar (Admin), 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 367 The Principal & Secretary v The State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 368 Mr.Mani @ Velumani v The State and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 369 Karthik Parthiban v The Superintendent of Police and...
Person Whose Actions Provoke Speech Cannot Take Advantage Of Such Provocation And Prosecute Others For Their Reaction: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently quashed a criminal case registered against Kannan @ Kanal Kannan for his statements on the statue of Periyar containing statements against believers, being placed outside a Hindu Temple. Justice G Jayachandran noted that the statue contained provocative words against believers which was the cause of Kannan's speech and thus the person who provoked the...
Madras High Court Monthly Digest: September 2024
Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 234 To 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 370 NOMINAL INDEX The Project Director, National Highways Vs. R.KaThe Project Director, National Highways No.45E & 220, National Highways Authority of India vs M.Mallika Begam and anr, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 334 BL Madhavan v The Secretary and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 335 ABC v XYZ, 2024 LiveLaw (Mad) 336 V Senthil...
National Highways Dept Cannot Deny Payment Of Compensation Amount Merely Based On Objection Due To Title Dispute: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently directed the National Highways Department to disburse the compensation amount to a man who had a better title to the property but was not given compensation due to a title dispute. Justice N Satish Kumar noted that the objection was made after a long time which showed an attempt to make inroads the property sold in 1972. “This Court is of the view...
Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea To Remove Dialogues Glorifying 'Encounter' In Upcoming Vettaiyan Movie
The Madras High Court has ordered notice in a plea seeking to remove dialogues glorifying encounters in the upcoming Rajnikanth starrer film Vettaiyan. The bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice Victoria Gowri ordered notice to the Chief Secretary to the Government, the Central Board of Film Certification, and Lyca Production in a plea filed by Palanivelu from Madurai. In his...
Tirupati Temple Laddu Case | Madras High Court Asks Licensing Authority To Issue Fresh Notice To Dairy Company, Give Reasonable Time To Respond
The Madras High Court, on Thursday, directed the Central Licensing Authority – Tamil Nadu to issue a fresh notice to AR Dairy Food Private Limited on allegations of supplying adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for making of laddu. Justice N Sathish Kumar observed that the authority had issued the show cause notices for suspending the license merely on the basis...
S.70 PMLA | Properties Purchased Prior To Scheduled Offence Can Be Attached Even If Not Purchased With Proceeds Of Crime: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently observed that under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the properties that are acquired even before the alleged scheduled offence could be attached when criminal activity has taken place outside the country. The court highlighted that the properties sought to be attached need not be purchased from and out of the proceeds of crime. “Even in respect...
Take A Call On Registration Of Samsung India Trade Union: Madras High Court To Deputy Commissioner of Labour
The Madras High Court has asked the Deputy Commissioner of Labour (Conciliation) to take a call on registering the Samsung India Thozhilalar Sangam, a trade union of employees in Samsung India. Justice RN Manjula said that it was upon the Deputy Commissioner to take a call and appreciate the reasonableness and concern of the Management as well as registering the trade union. The state...