How can CBI probe be ordered into resignation of four MLAs without evidence, asks Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has questioned the legal basis for ordering a CBI probe into the resignation of four AIADMK MLAs who joined the TVK party. The court emphasized that such investigations require prima facie evidence of corruption rather than mere suspicion.
Why it matters
It addresses the threshold for judicial intervention in political processes and the misuse of investigative agencies for political disputes.
The Madras High Court, on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), questioned how could it order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged corrupt practices behind the resignation of four AIADMK MLAs , who joined the TVK within minutes thereafter, without there being any prima facie material to suspect foul play.
The report focuses on the legal proceedings and the court's procedural requirements without taking a side in the political conflict.
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