Madras High Court Refuses To Dismiss Election Petition Against Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Madras High Court has refused to reject an election petition challenging the victory of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency in the 2026 general elections. Justice G. Arul Murugan dismissed two applications filed by the Leader of the Opposition seeking to reject the petition over alleged statutory delays. The court decided to proceed with the trial and directed the applicant to file a reply statement by December 11, 2026.