Admk distributed are not ordinary pamphlets or campaign notices, but are specifically designed in the form of cheque leaves, closely resembling financial instruments ordinarily used for payment, thereby creating a clear and immediate impression of monetary benefit in the minds of voters. I submit that these cheque-like materials prominently display monetary amounts such as ₹2,000/- and ₹10,000/-, which are capable of conveying to an ordinary voter that some form of financial benefit is being offered, promised or associated with electoral support./

by Sekar Reporter · April 17, 2026

[17/04, 14:26] sekarreporter1: IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
W.P.No. of 2026
P.Sundera Vadivel
S/o Paneerchelvam
No. C6, Customs Excise, Ezhilagam,
75, Church Road, Perungudi,
Chennai -600 096 … Petitioner
-VS1.The Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu, Election Commission of India, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.
2.The Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi.
3.The Chairman,
Central Board of Direct Taxes,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi.
4. The Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), Income Tax Department.
5.The Director,
Enforcement Directorate.
6.The Chief Secretary to Government,
State of Tamil Nadu,
Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.
7.The Home Secretary,
State of Tamil Nadu,
Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.
8.The Director General of Police, State of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.
9.The District Election Officer / District Collector,
Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu
[17/04, 14:26] sekarreporter1: State of Tamil Nadu, wherein certain individuals associated with a recognised political party, namely AIADMK, are distributing printed campaign materials to members of the public. I submit that such distribution is not confined to any particular constituency but appears to be carried out across multiple regions, indicating a systematic pattern of campaigning.

3. I submit that the materials so distributed are not ordinary pamphlets or campaign notices, but are specifically designed in the form of cheque leaves, closely resembling financial instruments ordinarily used for payment, thereby creating a clear and immediate impression of monetary benefit in the minds of voters. I submit that these cheque-like materials prominently display monetary amounts such as ₹2,000/- and ₹10,000/-, which are capable of conveying to an ordinary voter that some form of financial benefit is being offered, promised or associated with electoral support.