The Madras High Court dismisses M K Stalin’s plea challenging V S Babu’s victory as TVK MLA from the Kolathur constituency in Tamil Nadu. The court rules that the matter is not appropriate for a writ petition and says the proper remedy is to file an election petition.
In the plea, Stalin questions the accuracy of the vote count and seeks checks related to EVM functioning, alleging errors and inconsistencies after the counting process. One report says he argues that EVMs should be examined for possible tampering. The Election Commission is also cited as highlighting constitutional limits on late election-related challenges, in line with restrictions on when and how such petitions can be brought.
Both outlets report the decision dismisses Stalin’s challenge against the declared result. They emphasize the court’s procedural reasoning—directing disputes over election results toward election petitions rather than writ proceedings.
