SC rejects plea for CBI probe into ‘horse-trading’ post TN Assembly polls
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into allegations of 'horse-trading' involving Tamil Nadu politicians. The petitioner had requested stricter rules for MLAs who switch parties after elections.
Why it matters
The ruling clarifies the judiciary's stance on political defection and the limits of court intervention in legislative integrity matters.
SC rejects plea for CBI probe into ‘horse-trading’ post TN Assembly polls left The Supreme Court of India The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wfl7iq/article71626751.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/6744_19_8_2025_16_9_6_4_18_08_2025_SUPREME_COURT01.jpg Vibha B Madhava Madhava_12403 Petition accuses Tamil Nadu Minister N. Anand and four former AIADMK MLAs of horse-trading to secure a majority in Assembly NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Monday (October 26, 2026) dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of “horse-trading” involving Tamil Nadu Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) general secretary N. Anand and four former AIADMK MLAs who shifted political allegiance to the ruling party after the State Assembly elections in May 2026. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant rejected the petition filed by Tamil Nadu resident M. Srinivasan, who alleged Mr. Anand and the four former AIADMK MLAs — K. Maragatham Kumaravel, S. Jayakumar, P. Sathyabama, and E.
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