Alleged use of children in election campaign not a ground to set aside victory, CM Vijay tells Madras High Court
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has filed an application in the Madras High Court to dismiss an election petition challenging his victory. The petitioner, S. Inigo Irudayaraj, alleges that the Chief Minister used children in his campaign and engaged in blackmail, but the Chief Minister argues these claims lack the necessary material facts to nullify an election.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal thresholds required to challenge election results in India, specifically regarding the use of minors and emotional appeals in political campaigning.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday (August 27, 2026) contended before the Madras High Court that his rival candidate S. Inigo Irudayaraj of DMK in Tiruchi East Assembly constituency has failed to demonstrate how alleged use of children in an election campaign can be raised as a ground for nullifying an election.
The article presents the legal arguments from both the petitioner and the respondent in a balanced, factual manner without taking a side.
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