# Tamil Nadu election petition legal proceedings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-nadu-election-petition-legal-proceedings > Updated: 2026-08-24T13:11:10.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Madras High Court is reviewing several election petitions following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Initially, the court dismissed a petition regarding the Colachel constituency, ruling that a candidate’s belief that their service should have yielded more votes was insufficient grounds to contest results. Other petitions challenging the election of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli (East) constituencies were adjourned. Subsequently, the court extended an interim stay on the notification of by-elections in five constituencies—Tiruchy East, Viralimalai, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, and Karur—until September 8. The Election Commission of India indicated it does not intend to notify these elections while related petitions remain pending, a position opposed by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government. Additionally, DMK president MK Stalin has filed a petition challenging the victory of a TVK candidate in the Kolathur constituency, alleging irregularities with voting machines and VVPATs. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Madras High Court extends stay on five Tamil Nadu by-elections The Madras High Court extended a stay on by-elections for five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies until September 8 due to pending election petitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madras-high-court-extends-stay-on-five-tamil-nadu-by-elections ### 2026-08-13: Madras High Court rules on election petitions in Tamil Nadu The Madras High Court dismissed a petition against Colachel MLA Tharahai Cuthbert and adjourned hearings on election challenges against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay until August 25. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madras-high-court-rules-on-election-petitions-in-tamil-nadu --- Cite as: Tamil Nadu election petition legal proceedings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-nadu-election-petition-legal-proceedings