Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 9 to 15, 2026

This weekly round-up collects Madras High Court decisions covered by Legal Republic in the selected period. Each entry gives the court, case name or citation, a short holding, and a link to the full article.

Key Decisions

#1Madras High Courtwrit petition civil

G.K. Chitradevi v. The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and Others, WP(MD) No. 10780 of 2026

Madras HC Madurai Bench dismisses writ challenging MMBA election candidates, rejecting the argument that One Bar One Vote applies through a deemed amendment.

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#2High Court of Judicature at Madraswrit appeal

V. Muthupandi v. The Secretary to Government, Public Department & Anr., WA No. 2214 of 2026 (2026:MHC:3189)

Madras HC dismisses writ appeal; holds Right of Persons with Disabilities Act reservation provisions inapplicable to contractual engagement of government law officers.

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#3High Court of Judicature at Madrasquashing petition

S. Karthik Gopinath v. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, City Crime Branch, Avadi & Anr., CRL OP No. 13166 of 2022

Madras HC quashes FIR under Sections 406, 420 IPC and Section 66D IT Act against S. Karthik Gopinath who collected Rs. 33 lakh via MILAAP for temple idol restoration.

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#4High Court of Judicature at Madrasquashing petition

Sherip & Anr. v. State by The Inspector of Police, C-5 Kavundampalayam Police Station & Anr., CRL OP No. 20001 of 2026

Madras HC quashes Section 295 IPC case against Coimbatore residents who circulated a video making political statements about police treatment of Muslims.

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#5High Court of Judicature at Madraswrit petition civil

J. Ilayas & A. Mohamed Ghouse v. The Government of Tamil Nadu & Ors., W.P.(MD)No.24333 of 2025 and W.A.(MD)Nos.3073 and 3110 of 2025

Madras HC Full Bench rules Tamil Nadu Waqf Board cannot appoint Mutawallis under Section 32 where Section 66 applies; State Government must act after consulting the Board.

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#6High Court of Judicature at Madraswrit petition criminal

R. Raja v. The Commissioner of Police & Ors., WP Crl. No. 1891 of 2026

Madras HC in WP Crl. No. 1891/2026 directs police to issue written summons under Section 179 BNSS and record enquiry minutes to curb harassment during investigation.

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#7High Court of Judicature at Madraswrit petition criminal

Go Digit General Insurance Company Ltd v The State of Tamil Nadu and Others, WP Crl. No. 1334 of 2025

Madras HC orders district-level SITs to probe fake motor accident insurance claims in Tamil Nadu; Go Digit Insurance petition disposed with seven specific directions.

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