State vs Manickam Tagore — Model Code of Conduct violation

Timeline

1. 3 Nov 2026Judgment

   Madras High Court permits withdrawal of election petition against Manickam Tagore

   The Madras High Court has allowed DMDK leader Vijaya Prabhakaran to withdraw his election petition challenging the victory of Congress MP Manickam Tagore. Justice N. Sathish Kumar noted that there was no evidence of a bargain behind the withdrawal request.

   The Hindu

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court allowed a politician to cancel his formal legal challenge against an election winner.

   Who:

   Vijaya Prabhakaran is the politician who challenged the election. Manickam Tagore is the Congress MP whose victory was challenged. Justice N. Sathish Kumar is the judge at the Madras High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The judge decided there was no secret deal or improper agreement behind the request to drop the case.

   What it means:

   The challenge against the election win is now over.

2. 28 Jul 2026Judgment

   Poll code violation: HC quashes FIR against TNCC chief

   Madras High Court quashes FIR against Congress MP Manickam Tagore over alleged MCC violation, citing lack of magistrate permission for non-cognizable offence.

   The Times of India

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court cancelled a police investigation against a politician for allegedly breaking election campaign rules.

   Who:

   The Madras High Court decided the case involving Congress Member of Parliament Manickam Tagore, who is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Jul 2026.

   Where:

   Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The court stated that the police failed to get the necessary permission from a judge for this specific offense.

   What it means:

   The police case against the politician is now finished and will not proceed further.