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Supreme Court reverses Madras HC ban stopping TVK MLA from floor test

Supreme Court reverses Madras HC ban stopping TVK MLA from floor test

The Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order that barred TVK MLA R Sreenivasa Sethupathi from participating in a floor test. The apex court said the High Court’s intervention was unusual. Sethupathi had narrowly won his seat over a DMK candidate, and after the legal setback, the Tamil Nadu government went on to secure its vote of confidence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
TVK MLA takes Supreme Court challenge after Madras HC bars his assembly vote

TVK MLA takes Supreme Court challenge after Madras HC bars his assembly vote

TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi has approached the Supreme Court after a Madras High Court decision restricted his voting rights in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The move threatens the ruling alliance’s ability to maintain its majority, raising fresh stakes for coalition power amid election-season scrutiny and legal uncertainty over assembly voting privileges.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026

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DMK alleges possible postal vote mix up as court moves against TVK MLA voting

DMK alleges possible postal vote mix up as court moves against TVK MLA voting

DMK has urged the Madras High Court to act after raising concerns that postal votes could be mixed up between two different constituencies named Tiruppattur—one in Sivaganga and another near Vellore. In a separate development, the court is set to restrain a TVK MLA from voting in an assembly floor test. The DMK spokesperson also hit BJP remarks and questioned the central government’s handling of the NEET question-paper leak, citing student wellbeing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Supreme Court to decide if TVK MLA can vote in Tamil Nadu floor test

Supreme Court to decide if TVK MLA can vote in Tamil Nadu floor test

The Supreme Court will hear a plea by TVK MLA challenging a Madras High Court order that barred him from taking part in the Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test. The dispute follows a tightly contested election and allegations of irregularities, with the outcome potentially affecting the ruling alliance’s majority and the government’s next step.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Madras High Court bars TVK MLA from voting as TN floor test looms after razor margin win

Madras High Court bars TVK MLA from voting as TN floor test looms after razor margin win

The Madras High Court issued an interim order restraining TVK MLA R Srinivasa Sethupathi from voting in the TN Legislative Assembly, including during confidence motions. The MLA’s Tirupattur win was decided by just one vote, prompting a DMK petition seeking a recount. With a floor test expected soon, the order could reshape the government’s immediate challenge.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Madras High Court reserves TVK MLA oath plea after Tirupattur win by one vote

Madras High Court reserves TVK MLA oath plea after Tirupattur win by one vote

The Madras High Court has reserved its decision on a plea seeking to restrain a TVK MLA-elect from taking oath in Tamil Nadu. The TVK candidate won the Tirupattur seat by a single vote. The DMK runner-up, having sought a recount after losing narrowly, argued both sides in court, with the final ruling still pending.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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Madras High Court demands ECI answer after Tiruppattur election decided by one vote

Madras High Court demands ECI answer after Tiruppattur election decided by one vote

The Madras High Court held a special sitting after DMK leader and former minister K R Periakaruppan challenged the Tiruppattur Assembly election result, which he lost by a historic margin of one vote. The court asked the Election Commission of India to explain the discrepancy surrounding the narrow count between R Seenivasa Sethupathi of TVK and Periakaruppan.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026
One vote decides it as Madras High Court stalls TVK MLA oath after DMK challenge

One vote decides it as Madras High Court stalls TVK MLA oath after DMK challenge

The Madras High Court has adjourned a petition challenging a TVK candidate’s one-vote win in Tirupattur. A former DMK minister moved the court to bar the elected candidate from taking oath as an MLA. The matter has been deferred, with the next hearing set for May 11, leaving the outcome in legal limbo despite the close result.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Lost By One Vote Former DMK Minister Sues in Madras HC to Stop Trust Vote Participation

Lost By One Vote Former DMK Minister Sues in Madras HC to Stop Trust Vote Participation

After losing by a single vote in Tamil Nadu’s 2026 election, former DMK minister K R Periyakaruppan has filed in the Madras High Court to prevent newly elected TVK MLA Seenivasa Sethupathy from casting a ballot in the upcoming trust vote. The case is centered on whether the MLA can participate following the narrow defeat in the polls.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026
Madras High Court orders TN to grant full maternity leave for third pregnancy equally

Madras High Court orders TN to grant full maternity leave for third pregnancy equally

The Madras High Court has ruled that Tamil Nadu cannot discriminate when granting maternity benefits, including for third pregnancies. A division bench set aside a restrictive government order and instructed the Principal District Judge to approve maternity leave for a third pregnancy on par with the leave granted for the first and second pregnancies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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Chennai widow denied extra dearness allowance HC rules she already got it twice

Chennai widow denied extra dearness allowance HC rules she already got it twice

A Chennai widow’s lawsuit seeking Dearness Allowance (DA) on her regular pension was dismissed by the Madras High Court. The court found she was already receiving DA on both her family and regular pensions, making the additional claim incorrect. Noting that a single individual cannot claim two DA allowances, the HC upheld the rejection of her request.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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