Reject 2021 election petition as tenure of 16th Assembly has ended, Duraimurugan urges Madras HC

Duraimurugan, a former minister, is urging the Madras High Court to dismiss an election petition from 2021, arguing that it's beyond the legal timeframe since the term of the 16th Assembly has expired. His counsel emphasized that while petitions alleging electoral corruption can be processed even post-term, others should not be entertained once the assembly's tenure is over. This move is significant as it underscores the legal principle that election petitions must adhere to strict timelines to maintain electoral integrity and procedural justice.