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JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.22844 of 2017 and W.M.P.No.25472 of 2017 3.In the considered view of this Court, when the Government has fixed a rate which is revised from time to time, the theatre owners cannot fleece the movie goers by collecting excess amount from them. Hence, whenever any such practise is followed by the theatres particularly, after the release of a new film, the Committee constituted by the Government shall take steps to initiate action against the concerned theatre owner and direct refund of excess amount collected. They shall also act upon any complaints that is received in this regard. 4.This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed

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JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.22844 of 2017 and W.M.P.No.25472 of 2017 3.In the considered view of this Court, when the Government has fixed a rate which is revised from time to time, the theatre owners cannot fleece the movie goers by collecting excess amount from them. Hence, whenever any such practise is followed by the theatres particularly, after the release of a new film, the Committee constituted by the Government shall take steps to initiate action against the concerned theatre owner and direct refund of excess amount collected. They shall also act upon any complaints that is received in this regard. 4.This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 09.06.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.22844 of 2017 and W.M.P.No.25472 of 2017 G.Devarajan   … Petitioner Vs. 1.The Special Tahsildar Chief...

In view thereof, I am not able to agree with the contention of the learned Counsel for the petitioner/accused and especially, when both the Courts below, upon appraisal of the evidence, have come to the finding that the petitioner/accused has not rebutted the presumption to the level of preponderance of probability and convicted the petitioner/accused.  The same cannot be upturned in the Revision Case unless the findings are perverse or wholly unsustainable.  Even the sentence imposed is only three months imprisonment and the cheque amount is ordered to be paid as compensation.           10. In view thereof, findings no merits, this Criminal Revision Case stands dismissed. 10.06.2025 Neutral Citation        : yes grs To 1. The Sessions Judge of the Nilgiris,     Udhagamandalam. 2. The Judicial Magistrate,     Udhagamandalam. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.,   grs                                                                    Crl.R.C.No.768 of 2022 10.06.2025 1    (2024) 8 SCC 573 2    (2023) 16 SCC 125 3    2004 (12) SCC 83

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In view thereof, I am not able to agree with the contention of the learned Counsel for the petitioner/accused and especially, when both the Courts below, upon appraisal of the evidence, have come to the finding that the petitioner/accused has not rebutted the presumption to the level of preponderance of probability and convicted the petitioner/accused.  The same cannot be upturned in the Revision Case unless the findings are perverse or wholly unsustainable.  Even the sentence imposed is only three months imprisonment and the cheque amount is ordered to be paid as compensation.           10. In view thereof, findings no merits, this Criminal Revision Case stands dismissed. 10.06.2025 Neutral Citation        : yes grs To 1. The Sessions Judge of the Nilgiris,     Udhagamandalam. 2. The Judicial Magistrate,     Udhagamandalam. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.,   grs                                                                    Crl.R.C.No.768 of 2022 10.06.2025 1    (2024) 8 SCC 573 2    (2023) 16 SCC 125 3    2004 (12) SCC 83

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 10.06.2025 CORAM :   THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Crl.R.C.No.768 of 2022   Sumethira                                                     .. Petitioner Versus   K.B.Halan                                   .. Respondent...

More so, in the present cases, both institutions hold minority status and do not depend on any aid for their functioning. In such circumstances, the question of placing a domiciliary restriction on their intake of students for PG medical courses does not arise and is clearly contrary to the ratio of the judgments set out above. 19.                 In light of the discussion as aforesaid, the Writ Appeals and the Writ Petitions are allowed.  Impugned order dated 11.04.2019 passed in W.P.No.8555 of 2019 and impugned G.O.Ms.No.10 dated 04.04.2018 are set aside. No costs.  Connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.   [A.S.M., J]       [C.K., J]                                                                         03.06.2025 Index: Yes Speaking Order Neutral Citation: Yes sl To 1.              The Under Secretary to Government   (Health), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry. 2.              Central Admissions Committee (CENTAC), rep. by Chairman/Convener, Pondicherry Engineering College Campus, Puducherry 605 014. 3.              The Director, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare   Services, Government of Puducherry. 4.              Medical Council of India, rep. by its Secretary, Pocket – 14, Sector – 8, Dwarka Phase 1, New Delhi 110077. DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J. AND C. KUMARAPPAN,J. sl W.A. No. 1568 of 2019, W.P. Nos. 8669 & 8894 of 2018 & W.M.P. Nos. 10592, 10593,  10751, 10752, 15990 & 14658 of 2018                                                           03.06.2025 [1]      (2005) 6 SCC 537 [2]      (2002) 8 SCC 481 [3]      (1984) 3 SCC 654 [4] AIR 1958 Bombay 68 (FB) [5] (1980) 2 SCC 768 [6] (2003) 11 SCC 146

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More so, in the present cases, both institutions hold minority status and do not depend on any aid for their functioning. In such circumstances, the question of placing a domiciliary restriction on their intake of students for PG medical courses does not arise and is clearly contrary to the ratio of the judgments set out above. 19.                 In light of the discussion as aforesaid, the Writ Appeals and the Writ Petitions are allowed.  Impugned order dated 11.04.2019 passed in W.P.No.8555 of 2019 and impugned G.O.Ms.No.10 dated 04.04.2018 are set aside. No costs.  Connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.   [A.S.M., J]       [C.K., J]                                                                         03.06.2025 Index: Yes Speaking Order Neutral Citation: Yes sl To 1.              The Under Secretary to Government   (Health), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry. 2.              Central Admissions Committee (CENTAC), rep. by Chairman/Convener, Pondicherry Engineering College Campus, Puducherry 605 014. 3.              The Director, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare   Services, Government of Puducherry. 4.              Medical Council of India, rep. by its Secretary, Pocket – 14, Sector – 8, Dwarka Phase 1, New Delhi 110077. DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J. AND C. KUMARAPPAN,J. sl W.A. No. 1568 of 2019, W.P. Nos. 8669 & 8894 of 2018 & W.M.P. Nos. 10592, 10593,  10751, 10752, 15990 & 14658 of 2018                                                           03.06.2025 [1]      (2005) 6 SCC 537 [2]      (2002) 8 SCC 481 [3]      (1984) 3 SCC 654 [4] AIR 1958 Bombay 68 (FB) [5] (1980) 2 SCC 768 [6] (2003) 11 SCC 146

2025:MHC:1246  IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS RESERVED ON :  25.04.2025 PRONOUNCED ON : 03.06.2025 CORAM THE HON’BLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN W.A. No. 1568 of...

MBC category reveals that the candidate in serial number 5, V.Jayagurunathan had secured 122, which is the cut-off. The candidates thereafter are women candidates in that category. 28. In light of the detailed discussion as above, this writ petition has no merit and is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is also dismissed. (A.S.M.,J) (G.A.M.,J) 03.1

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MBC category reveals that the candidate in serial number 5, V.Jayagurunathan had secured 122, which is the cut-off. The candidates thereafter are women candidates in that category. 28. In light of the detailed discussion as above, this writ petition has no merit and is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is also dismissed. (A.S.M.,J) (G.A.M.,J) 03.1

[12/06, 07:23] sekarreporter1: W.P.No.32840 of 2017 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated: 03.10.2024 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.32840 of 2017 and...

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In view of the above, this criminal revision deserves to be allowed. As such, the judgment dated 08.07.2022 passed in Crl.A.No.7 of 2021 on the file of the III Additional District & Sessions Judge, Erode at Gopichettipalayam and the judgment passed in STC.No.951 of 2018 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.1, Gopichettipalayam, dated 27.11.2020 are set aside. The petitioner is acquitted of all the charges for the offence under Section 138 of NI Act. The bail bond, if any executed by the petitioner, shall stand cancelled.  Fine amount, if any paid, shall be refunded to the petitioner forthwith. 13.          In the result, this criminal revision stands allowed. 02.06.2025 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order lok G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, lok To  1.The III Additional District & Sessions Judge, Erode at Gopichettipalayam 2.The Judicial Magistrate No.1, Gopichettipalayam 3.V.R.Section, High Court of Madras Crl.RC.No.56 of 2023 02.06.2025  of 10

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In view of the above, this criminal revision deserves to be allowed. As such, the judgment dated 08.07.2022 passed in Crl.A.No.7 of 2021 on the file of the III Additional District & Sessions Judge, Erode at Gopichettipalayam and the judgment passed in STC.No.951 of 2018 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.1, Gopichettipalayam, dated 27.11.2020 are set aside. The petitioner is acquitted of all the charges for the offence under Section 138 of NI Act. The bail bond, if any executed by the petitioner, shall stand cancelled.  Fine amount, if any paid, shall be refunded to the petitioner forthwith. 13.          In the result, this criminal revision stands allowed. 02.06.2025 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order lok G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, lok To  1.The III Additional District & Sessions Judge, Erode at Gopichettipalayam 2.The Judicial Magistrate No.1, Gopichettipalayam 3.V.R.Section, High Court of Madras Crl.RC.No.56 of 2023 02.06.2025  of 10

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02.06.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.RC.No.56 of 2023 Mythili Versus … Petitioner Manimegalai … Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Revision has been filed under Sections...

presence of new individuals, and the trial cannot be postponed indefinitely. In light of this, I find this petition to be both vexatious and an attempt to prolong the matter; thus, the prayer made by the petitioner cannot be granted. 15. The Trial Court has rightly dismissed the petition, finding no merits; therefore, the Crl.O.P.No.16540 of 2025 shall stand dismissed. Consequently, the associated miscellaneous petitions are closed. Jer 10.06.2025 Neutral Citation : Yes/No To 1.The Special Judge Special Court for trial of cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chennai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent Police Special Investigation Cell Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Chennai – 28. 3.The Inspector of Police Special Investigation Cell Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, CIS Chennai. 4.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY. J, Jer

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presence of new individuals, and the trial cannot be postponed indefinitely. In light of this, I find this petition to be both vexatious and an attempt to prolong the matter; thus, the prayer made by the petitioner cannot be granted. 15. The Trial Court has rightly dismissed the petition, finding no merits; therefore, the Crl.O.P.No.16540 of 2025 shall stand dismissed. Consequently, the associated miscellaneous petitions are closed. Jer 10.06.2025 Neutral Citation : Yes/No To 1.The Special Judge Special Court for trial of cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chennai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent Police Special Investigation Cell Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Chennai – 28. 3.The Inspector of Police Special Investigation Cell Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, CIS Chennai. 4.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY. J, Jer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10.06.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Crl.O.P.Nos.16470 and 16540 of 2025 & Crl.M.P.Nos.10298 and 10346 of 2025 D.C.Ruskin …Petitioner in both the Crl.O.Ps....

     In view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner’s counsel , adirection is issued to the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 01.08.2024, on merits and in accordance with law,  within a period of four weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8.               Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 02.06.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No Neutral Citation:Yes/No To. 1.  The District Collector, Collectorate of Chennai, Office of the Collector, Singaravellar Maligai, Chennai. 2.  M/s Techknoweld Alloys Overseas Pvt. Ltd,114, Developed plots Indus, Estate, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 096. 3.  Mrs. Srividya Balaji, Director, M/s Technoweld Alloys Overseas Pvt. Ltd, 114, Developed plots Indus, Estate, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 096. 4.  Mr.Balaji Venkatesh Vishwanathan, Director, M/s Techknoweld Alloys Overseas Pvt. Ltd, 114, Developed plots Indus, Estate, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 96. N.MALA,J. smn W.P.No.16536 of 2025 02.06.2025

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     In view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner’s counsel , adirection is issued to the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 01.08.2024, on merits and in accordance with law,  within a period of four weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8.               Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 02.06.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No Neutral Citation:Yes/No To. 1.  The District Collector, Collectorate of Chennai, Office of the Collector, Singaravellar Maligai, Chennai. 2.  M/s Techknoweld Alloys Overseas Pvt. Ltd,114, Developed plots Indus, Estate, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 096. 3.  Mrs. Srividya Balaji, Director, M/s Technoweld Alloys Overseas Pvt. Ltd, 114, Developed plots Indus, Estate, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 096. 4.  Mr.Balaji Venkatesh Vishwanathan, Director, M/s Techknoweld Alloys Overseas Pvt. Ltd, 114, Developed plots Indus, Estate, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 96. N.MALA,J. smn W.P.No.16536 of 2025 02.06.2025

IN THE HIGH COURT AT JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02.06.2025 CORAM THE HON’BLE MRS.JUSTICE N.MALA W.P.No.16356 of 2025 M/s. EGP Sale Corporation, Through its proprietor, Mr.Mukesh Arora 92-F/1, DLF Industrial Area, Phase-1 Faridabad –...

Accordingly, we call upon the Government of Tamil Nadu to pass necessary Government Orders, with a specific instruction to the Revenue Authorities to positively entertain applications seeking for grant of certificate of “No Caste No Religion”. 11.                 In the light of the above discussions, the order passed by the Writ Court in W.P.No.1290 of 2024 dated 22.01.2024 is set aside. Consequently, there shall be a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents herein to forthwith entertain the appellant’s representations dated 25.09.2023 and 15.12.2023 and issue a “No Caste No Religion” certificate to the appellant herein, atleast within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. The Writ Appeal stands thus allowed. No costs.                  [M.S.R., J]         [N.S., J]        10.06.2025 Index:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes Speaking order hvk To 1.The District Collector, Thirupathur District, Thirupathur. 2.The Tashildar, Thirupathur District, Thirupathur. 3.The Principal Secretary, Secretariat, Revenue Department, Government of Tamilnadu Namakkal Kavignar Maligai, For St.George, Chennai. 4.The Registrar, Central Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench Court Building, Chennai – 104. M.S.RAMESH, J. and N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. hvk Pre-delivery order made in W.A.No.401 of 2025 10.06.2025

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Accordingly, we call upon the Government of Tamil Nadu to pass necessary Government Orders, with a specific instruction to the Revenue Authorities to positively entertain applications seeking for grant of certificate of “No Caste No Religion”. 11.                 In the light of the above discussions, the order passed by the Writ Court in W.P.No.1290 of 2024 dated 22.01.2024 is set aside. Consequently, there shall be a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents herein to forthwith entertain the appellant’s representations dated 25.09.2023 and 15.12.2023 and issue a “No Caste No Religion” certificate to the appellant herein, atleast within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. The Writ Appeal stands thus allowed. No costs.                  [M.S.R., J]         [N.S., J]        10.06.2025 Index:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes Speaking order hvk To 1.The District Collector, Thirupathur District, Thirupathur. 2.The Tashildar, Thirupathur District, Thirupathur. 3.The Principal Secretary, Secretariat, Revenue Department, Government of Tamilnadu Namakkal Kavignar Maligai, For St.George, Chennai. 4.The Registrar, Central Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench Court Building, Chennai – 104. M.S.RAMESH, J. and N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. hvk Pre-delivery order made in W.A.No.401 of 2025 10.06.2025

2025:MHC:1318 Reserved on 29.04.2025 Pronounced on 10.06.2025  IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR W.A.No.401 of 2025           H.Santhosh       …Appellant Vs. 1.The...

The judgment of this Court in Vikas Rambal’s case [cited supra] is contrary to the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Cheminova’s case [cited supra].  Therefore, this Court is of the view that the impugned complaint as against the second accused is liable to be quashed.  It is needless to say that if any evidence is adduced during the course of the trial regarding the involvement of any officers of the Company, it is open to the Court concerned to summon such persons as accused in terms of Section 358 of BNSS (Section 319 of Cr.P.C.). 7. In the result, quash petition filed by the Company in Crl.OP.No.19832 of 2022 is dismissed and the quash petition filed by the second accused in Crl.OP.NO.19643 of 2022, is allowed, for the aforesaid reasons.  Consequently, the connected Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 14.05.2025 Index: Yes/No Speaking / Non-Speaking Order Neutral Citation : Yes/No ars SUNDER MOHAN, J. ars To 1. The Drug Inspector,

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The judgment of this Court in Vikas Rambal’s case [cited supra] is contrary to the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Cheminova’s case [cited supra].  Therefore, this Court is of the view that the impugned complaint as against the second accused is liable to be quashed.  It is needless to say that if any evidence is adduced during the course of the trial regarding the involvement of any officers of the Company, it is open to the Court concerned to summon such persons as accused in terms of Section 358 of BNSS (Section 319 of Cr.P.C.). 7. In the result, quash petition filed by the Company in Crl.OP.No.19832 of 2022 is dismissed and the quash petition filed by the second accused in Crl.OP.NO.19643 of 2022, is allowed, for the aforesaid reasons.  Consequently, the connected Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 14.05.2025 Index: Yes/No Speaking / Non-Speaking Order Neutral Citation : Yes/No ars SUNDER MOHAN, J. ars To 1. The Drug Inspector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS RESERVED ON : 21.04.2025 PRONOUNCED ON : 14.05.2025 CORAM THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Crl.O.P.Nos.19643 & 19832 of 2022 Crl.M.P.Nos.12942, 13038, 13040 and 13041 of...

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