Did Vijay Omit Key Details In Election Filings? Madras High Court Issues Fresh Notice

Published 22 July 2026 · politics

Did Vijay Omit Key Details In Election Filings? Madras High Court Issues Fresh Notice Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 11:09 IST DMK leader

Did Vijay Omit Key Details In Election Filings? Madras High Court Issues Fresh Notice Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 11:09 IST DMK leader R.D. Shekar contested against Vijay in the Assembly election and lost by a margin of 53,715 votes. Rapid Read Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. (X) The Madras High Court ordered the issuance of fresh notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay in connection with an election petition challenging his victory from the Perambur Assembly constituency. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directed that fresh notices be served on Vijay, the Election Commission of India and the Returning Officer of the Perambur constituency after it was brought to the court’s attention that earlier notices had not been successfully served on some of the respondents.

The matter came up during the hearing of a petition filed by DMK leader R.D. Shekar, who contested against Vijay in the Assembly election and lost by a margin of 53,715 votes. Appearing for the petitioner, advocate Richardson Wilson informed the court that notices had not been served on the Chief Minister and the Returning Officer, prompting the court to order fresh issuance of notices. The judge subsequently adjourned the matter by two weeks. In his petition, Shekar has sought to have Vijay’s election declared null and void. The challenge is based on allegations including suppression of material facts and discrepancies in affidavits submitted during the election process. The court has not expressed any view on the merits of the allegations, which will be examined during the course of the proceedings.

News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What are the specific allegations against C. Joseph Vijay? The Madras High Court has issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay regarding election petitions challenging his victory. Could this ruling impact Vijay's political future? The Madras High Court has issued fresh notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay regarding election petitions challenging his victories in the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies. What happens if the court voids Vijay's election? If the court voids an election, the returned candidate's position is affected unless the election is set aside after trial. The Madras High Court has issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.