TN elections: Madras High Court dismisses plea alleging Model Code violation by Chief Minister's Secretary
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Summary
The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea alleging misuse of official machinery by P Umanath, Secretary to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, during the Model Code of Conduct.A Bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice Arul Murugan held that the claims were vague and unsupported by evidence.CJ SA Dharmadhikari and Justice Arul MuruganThe petition, filed by Advocate A Mohandoss, alleged that Umanath continued to exercise administrative influence and communicate with district c
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Bar and Bench
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right