SC rejects plea for CBI probe into ‘horse-trading’ post TN Assembly polls
The court said resignation and disqualification are separate constitutional processes and upheld the Speaker’s acceptance of six MLAs’ resignations.
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SC rejects plea against six AIADMK MLAs over TVK switch
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the resignations of six former AIADMK MLAs on Monday. These legislators quit the Tamil Nadu assembly after defying the party whip to join TVK. The court upheld a Madras High Court decision, stating that such actions are part of the political process. Justice Bagchi mentioned that the related FIR should be investigated by the appropriate authorities.
Post-poll Tamil Nadu defections: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking CBI probe into ‘horse-trading’
Six AIADMK legislators had resigned from the Assembly and joined the ruling TVK. S Jayakumar, Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama, elected from Perundurai, Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies, respectively, resigned as members on May 25, 2026.
'Part of political process': SC upholds exit of 6 AIADMK MLAs who joined TVK
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs who subsequently joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The court affirmed that resignation and disqualification are distinct constitutional processes, upholding the Speaker's acceptance of the resignations and stating that the Speaker was not required to inquire into motives.
Supreme Court rejects plea to penalise six ex-AIADMK MLAs over resignations
The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge concerning six former AIADMK legislators who resigned and joined TVK. The ruling reinforces that resignation and disqualification remain separate constitutional processes.
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