Madras High Court Reserves Verdict on Plea to Defer Tamil Nadu Bypolls

The Hindu · india

The Madras High Court has reserved its judgment on a PIL seeking to postpone by-elections in five Tamil Nadu constituencies. The petition argues that bypolls should not be notified until election petitions concerning these seats are resolved. The Election Commission stated its role is non-adversarial and it will abide by the court's interpretation of the law. The constituencies include Tiruchi East, Ambasamudram, Perundurai, Viralimalai, and Karur. The petitioner fears an anomalous situation if election petitions are allowed after bypolls are conducted.