Tamil NaduTuesday, 21 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Madras High Court orders fresh notice in Perambur election victory challenge case
The Madras High Court ordered fresh notice in the election petition challenging the Perambur constituency victory and adjourned the case by two weeks.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Madras High Court ordered fresh notice in the election petition challenging the Perambur Assembly constituency victory, where TVK leader Vijay won by 53,715 votes over DMK candidate R. D. Sekar.
Key specifics
- Vijay secured 1,20,365 votes in Perambur.
- R. D. Sekar of the DMK polled 66,650 votes.
- The petitioners included R. D. Sekar and voters Dinesh and Lakshmi Narasimhan.
- The case was heard by Justice V. Lakshminarayanan.
- The court ordered fresh notice to Vijay and the election officer, and adjourned the hearing by 2 weeks.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu polity and election petition procedure. TNPSC may ask about the Madras High Court, Perambur constituency, vote margin 53,715, and the allegation of incorrect nomination details and asset disclosure.