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Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) Order 36 Rule 1 ; Indian Partnership Act, 1932; Limitation Act, 1963 – A partnership firm (plaintiff) sued another partnership firm (1st defendant) and its partners for Rs. 39,67,144/-, including interest, for unpaid cotton fabric supplies between 01.04.1996 and 30.06.1998. The defendants denied the claim, alleging overpricing, quality issues, delayed deliveries, and purported debit notes. The Single Judge dismissed the suit, highlighting discrepancies in the plaintiff’s accounts, invoices outside the claim period, and those barred by limitation.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – This appeal was filed by the appellant/petitioner seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Tribunal in MCOP No.6270 of 2017. The petitioner sustained grievous injuries in a motor accident on 19.09.2017 when a bus he was traveling in was hit by a vehicle driven rashly by the 1st respondent. The Tribunal awarded Rs. 2,13,000 as compensation.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 149(2), Section 171 & 173 – This is an appeal case concerning the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) to the appellant/claimant who sustained grievous injuries in a road accident. The claimant sought Rs. 50 lakhs in compensation, but the Tribunal awarded Rs. 2,46,759/-.

Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Section 279 & 304(A) – This criminal revision case was filed challenging the concurrent judgments of the Trial Court and the Lower Appellate Court, which convicted the petitioner for offences under Section 279 (rash driving) and 304(A) (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The prosecution’s case was based on a complaint filed by PW1, the brother of the deceased, alleging that the petitioner, while riding his two-wheeler rashly and negligently, hit the deceased, causing her death.

The petitioner argued that the prosecution’s case suffered from several inconsistencies and lacunas. He contended that the eye-witness account of PW1 was unreliable as he was not present at the accident spot and could not identify the vehicle due to darkness.

Tamil Nadu Money Lenders Act, 1957 Section 7(1); Transfer of Property Act 1882 Section 58 and 60 – Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest Act, 2003 – This is a commercial suit filed by the Plaintiffs seeking multiple reliefs, including a declaration that the Defendants are money lenders under the Tamil Nadu Money Lenders Act, 1957, redemption of a mortgage, recovery of excess amount paid, and declaration of a second mortgage deed as null and void. The Plaintiffs claim they borrowed money from the Defendants, who charged exorbitant interest rates, and that a second mortgage deed was executed without consideration. The Defendants contend that the Plaintiffs admitted to the mortgage deeds and agreed to pay the interest, that the second mortgage was supported by consideration, and that they are not money lenders. The Court appointed an auditor to review the accounts, but the auditor could not definitively reconcile the payments.

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) – Section 482 – Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 323, 406, 498A and 506 – Quashing of chargesheet – Matrimonial dispute – FIR filed as counterblast – Vague and general allegations – Delay in filing FIR – The appellant, accused of offences under Sections 323, 406, 498A, and 506 of the IPC, sought to quash the chargesheet, arguing that the FIR was a retaliatory measure to divorce and domestic violence cases initiated by him and his family. The FIR contained vague allegations lacking specific instances of criminal conduct and was filed after a significant delay, raising doubts about its genuineness. The police dropped proceedings against other family members, indicating a lack of evidence against them.

The court observed the increase of matrimonial disputes and the misuse of Section 498A of the IPC.

Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) – Order 33 and Order 44 – This case concerns a petition filed along with an Original Side Appeal (OSA), seeking permission to sue as an indigent person, challenging a decree ordering the petitioner to pay Rs. 2,01,62,284/- plus interest. The petitioner claims he lacks sufficient means to pay the approximately Rs. 22,80,000/- court fee, due to unemployment and reliance on assistance from relatives and friends.

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act Section 4; Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 294(b), 506(i) – This case originates from a petition filed by a senior citizen to quash proceedings in CC.No.128 of 2013, pending before the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Vedasandur, Dindigul District. The case stems from a complaint by the petitioner’s daughter-in-law, leading to charges under Sections 294(b), 506(i) IPC and Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act.

The petitioner claimed unawareness of the proceedings until recently, despite the case being filed in 2013. The court expressed concern over the delay in serving summons, spanning nearly 12 years.

Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) – Section 92 & Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1860 – This appeal challenges the order of a Single Judge granting leave under Section 92 of the CPC to institute a suit regarding the management of “Samyuktha Gowda Saraswatha Sabha,” a public trust registered as a society under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1860. The suit aims to frame a scheme, remove existing trustees, direct accounts, and address alleged mismanagement.

The appellant, the Honorary Secretary of the Sabha, argues that Section 92 of the CPC doesn’t apply as the Sabha is a registered society and the appropriate forum is under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. The appellant also contends that the Single Judge erred in considering the application akin to Order 7 Rule 11 of CPC.

The Constitution (Eighty-Sixth Amendment Act), 2002, Article 21A and The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 Section 24(3)  – This judgment pertains to the case involving part-time contractual instructors/teachers appointed in Upper Primary Schools in Uttar Pradesh under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan scheme. These instructors, possessing requisite qualifications, were initially hired on an eleven-month contract with a fixed honorarium of Rs. 7,000 per month. Despite continuous service and recommendations for honorarium enhancement, their pay remained stagnant, leading to legal challenges.