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Madras High Court: Election petitions need more than videos

Published Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Updated October 23

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  • Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan passed the ruling while rejecting an election petition filed by a DMK advocate’s wing office-bearer, in his capacity as a voter, challenging the victory of AIADMK former Minister C.Ve. Shanmugam from Mailam Assembly constituency in the 2026 general elections.

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  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the Madras High Court's stance that election petitions require substantial evidence beyond internet videos, highlighting the court's reasoning that such petitions must not be based on hearsay allegations and must include material particulars.

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