Madras High Court refuses to reject suit against continuance of Nadigar Sangam office-bearers after expiry of term
The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea to reject a lawsuit challenging the extended tenure of Nadigar Sangam office-bearers. The association argues that the extension is necessary to complete a major construction project, a move supported by a government order.
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Highlights legal disputes regarding internal governance and tenure limits within professional associations and non-profits.
The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), refused to reject a civil suit filed last year against the continuance of actors Nasser, Vishal Krishna and Karthi as president, general secretary and treasurer respectively of the South Indian Artistes Association, popularly known as Nadigar Sangam, even after the expiry of their three-year elected term on March 19, 2025.
The article objectively summarizes the legal arguments from both the plaintiff and the association.
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