The Madras High Court heard a case on Wednesday regarding allegations that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay failed to disclose assets worth ₹30 crore in his election nomination papers. The case challenges Vijay’s victory from the Perambur Assembly constituency in the April 2026 Assembly polls, with a voter filing the petition citing discrepancies in his financial disclosures.
Justice V Lakshminarayanan presided over the hearing, during which the judge questioned whether the omission of ₹30 crore worth of assets could amount to corrupt practice and if such nondisclosure would influence voters in Perambur. The petition was filed by voter S Dinesh, who claimed that Vijay’s affidavit contained inconsistencies, including land ownership details in Vilpatti village, Kodaikanal, and a non-agricultural property in Porur, according to Live Law and livemint.com.
The petitioner argued that Vijay’s affidavit stated he purchased 50 cents of agricultural land in 1997 for ₹30,000, with a current market value of around ₹20 lakh, but revenue records classify the land as government poromboke land. These allegations raise questions about the accuracy of asset declarations by elected officials, a critical issue in Indian electoral transparency. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of political candidates’ financial disclosures ahead of elections.
The Madras High Court is expected to deliver further rulings on the petition challenging Vijay’s election win. The case highlights the legal processes involved in election disputes and the importance of asset transparency for candidates, with the next hearing date yet to be announced, according to livemint.com.