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Constitution of India Article 227 – This Civil Revision Petition was filed by the plaintiff challenging the dismissal of an interlocutory application (I.A.No.1 of 2025) seeking interim relief in a pending Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (CMA.No.19 of 2025). The plaintiff, a member of a Club, had challenged a show cause notice issued against him and sought an injunction to prevent adverse actions like suspension or expulsion. After the dismissal of his initial injunction application, he was suspended. He then filed a CMA challenging the initial dismissal and simultaneously sought a stay on his suspension via I.A.No.1 of 2025.

The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002 Section 26(2) – The case pertains to a challenge against notices issued under Section 26(2) of the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, concerning the removal of encroachments on National Highways. The petitioners argued that the Divisional Engineer of National Highways (a wing of the State Administration) lacked the jurisdiction to issue such notices, as they were not the competent authority under the Act.

The National Highways wing of the State Highways Department is in charge of the maintenance of the National Highways within the territory of Tamil Nadu. The Government of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorized the Divisional Engineers of the Public Works Department of Tamil Nadu to exercise the powers and functions of the Highways Administration conferred under Sections 24, 26, 27, 30, 33, 36, 37 and 43 of the Act, 2002 within their territorial jurisdiction.

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Section 7 and 7A – This writ petition was filed to quash a marriage registration (No. HINDU/DINDIGUL JOINT – I/68/2025 dated 17.02.2025) issued by the 2nd respondent. The petitioner claimed that the 3rd respondent, her former driver, emotionally manipulated her into a fraudulent marriage registration.

The petitioner alleged that the 3rd respondent exploited her vulnerability, misrepresented facts, and isolated her from her family.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IB Code) – Sections 7, 9, 10, 16, 22 – This case involves a challenge by an Insolvency Professional (IP) to an order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), where the NCLT appointed a different Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) than the one proposed by the Corporate Debtor (CD) in an application under Section 10 of the IB Code.

The petitioner, an IP, argued that Section 16(2) of the IB Code mandates the NCLT to appoint the IRP proposed by the Financial Creditor (FC) under Section 7 or the CD under Section 10, provided no disciplinary proceedings are pending. The NCLT justified its decision by citing multiple changes in the CD’s IRP recommendation.

The court analyzed Sections 7, 9, 10, and 16 of the IB Code, emphasizing that when an application is filed under Sections 7 or 10, the NCLT must appoint the IRP recommended by the applicant if no disciplinary proceedings are pending.

Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) – Order I Rule 10 and Order 6 Rule 17 – These Civil Revision Petitions challenge two orders from the District Munsif Court, Palladam, in O.S.No.30 of 2005. CRP.No.3185 of 2024 contests the dismissal of an amendment application (I.A.No.386 of 2022) filed by the plaintiffs seeking an alternate relief of partition. CRP.No.4585 of 2024 challenges the order allowing impleadment (I.A.No.3 of 2023) of a proposed defendant in the same suit.

The plaintiff argued that the amendment seeking partition was necessary as an alternate relief in case the court disbelieves the Will, given the 1st defendant’s plea of ouster.

Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 – Section 166 – The Civil Revision Petitions challenge the order of the Special District Judge, MCOP Tribunal, Salem, which dismissed applications filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act, seeking compensation for injuries sustained by the petitioners.

The petitioners claimed that they suffered injuries while traveling in a bus when unknown assailants threw a petrol bomb into the bus. The trial court rejected their claim before numbering the applications, stating that the injuries were not due to rash or negligent driving.

The High Court observed that the trial court erred in rejecting the claim on merits before numbering the applications.

Trade Marks Act, 1999 – Section 21, 131; Trade Mark Rules, 2017 – Rule 45, 109 – This appeal concerns the maintainability of an application under Section 131 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for extending the time limit specified in Rule 45(1) of the Trade Mark Rules, 2017 for filing evidence in support of an opposition. The appellant filed a notice of opposition, and subsequently sought an extension of time to file evidence, which was refused by the Registrar, who also deemed the opposition abandoned under Rule 45(2).

The appellant argued that Section 131 allows for extension of time when not expressly provided in the Act, and Rule 109 outlines the procedure. The respondent contended that Section 131 doesn’t apply when time is prescribed in the Act or Rules.

Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) – Section 100 – This Second Appeal was filed against the judgment and decree dated 19.08.2019, reversing the trial court’s decision in favor of the plaintiff. The plaintiff sought a permanent injunction, a declaration of ownership, and a mandatory injunction for possession of the suit property, claiming purchase in 2001 and subsequent trespass by the defendants.

The defendants contested the suit, asserting adverse possession based on permissive possession under one Kaliyanna Gounder for over 25 years, even after a compromise decree in favor of the plaintiff’s vendor. The trial court decreed the suit in favor of the plaintiff, but the first appellate court reversed this decision.

Limitation Act Article 59 – This Second Appeal arises from a suit filed by the plaintiffs (respondents) seeking a declaration that a gift deed, executed by the 4th defendant (father of the plaintiffs) in favor of the 3rd defendant (appellant), is void ab initio, and for a permanent injunction. The plaintiffs claimed the property was ancestral and part of a joint Hindu family, and the gift deed was obtained through undue influence.

The 3rd defendant contended that the gift deed was valid, executed voluntarily for public purpose (laying a road), and possession was transferred. The Trial Court decreed the declaratory relief, declaring the gift deed null and void, but denied the injunction.

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Section 118, Indian Stamp Act, 1899 – Section 35 & 36, Indian Stamp Rules, 1925 – Rule 6(2) – This case concerns a suit for recovery of money based on a promissory note. The defendant contended that the promissory note was fabricated using a stamp paper he had signed and given to his brother years prior. The trial court dismissed the suit, finding the promissory note to be fabricated. However, the first appellate court reversed this decision, decreeing the suit in favor of the plaintiff.