Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 13 to 19, 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

#1High Court of Judicature at Madrascriminal appeal

Udhayakumar v. State represented by its Inspector of Police, J-2, Adyar Police Station, Chennai, CRL A No. 512 of 2022

Madras HC acquits bus driver Udhayakumar, ruling high speed alone is insufficient to prove rash or negligent driving under Sections 279 and 304-A IPC.

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#2Madras High Courtdeath reference

State of Tamil Nadu v. Chandran (R.T.(MD).No.05 of 2026 and Crl.A.(MD).No.689 of 2026), R.T.(MD).No.05 of 2026 and Crl.A.(MD).No.689 of 2026

Madras HC Madurai Bench sets aside POCSO death sentence, acquitting accused after finding tutored child testimony, no medical corroboration, and trial irregularities.

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#3High Court of Judicature at Madraselection petition

K.A. Sengottaiyan v. V.B. Prabhu, O.A. No. 807 of 2026 & E.L.P. No. 31 of 2026

Madras HC dismisses election petition against Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan for want of material facts under Section 83(1)(a) of the RP Act.

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#4High Court of Judicature at Madrasquashing petition

Balaji v. State rep. by Inspector of Police, Peerkankaranai Police Station & Anr., Crl.O.P.No.9632 of 2026 & Crl.M.P.No.6830 of 2026

Madras HC quashes STC No.1890 of 2025 under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act for police failure to obtain prior court permission for non-cognizable offence under BNSS Section 174(2).

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#5High Court of Judicature at Madrascriminal original petition

Abu @ Syed Abuthagir and Others v. Union of India (NIA), Crl.O.P. Nos. 4906 & 4909 of 2026

Madras HC dismisses PFI accused petitions, issues nine-point framework governing Section 44 UAPA witness protection orders in NIA trials.

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#6High Court of Judicature at Madrasquashing petition

P.P. Mohamed & Ors. v. State Rep. by its Sub Inspector of Police, Gudalur Police Station, CRL OP No. 24299 of 2026

Madras HC quashes FIR under BNS Sections 189(2) and 126(2) against 14 Gudalur residents who raised pro-Palestine slogans on 5 October 2025.

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#7Madras High Courtwrit petition civil

P. Chandra v. The Principal District Judge, Sivagangai, W.P(MD)No.24429 of 2026

Madras HC Madurai Bench rules no relation-back doctrine applies when a Rule 17B charge memo is converted to Rule 17A, upholding denial of promotion to Bench Clerk Grade I.

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#8High Court of Judicature at Madrasanticipatory bail

Rajalakshmi v. The State, Rep. by The Station House Officer, All Women Police Station, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, CRL OP No. 22231 of 2026

Madras HC grants anticipatory bail to second wife in bigamy FIR, holding Section 82 BNS applies to the bigamous spouse, not a deceived second wife.

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