Madras HC upholds TN Speaker’s acceptance of resignations of 6 AIADMK MLAs

The Madras high court ruled that the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs were valid and voluntary. The speaker’s acceptance of the resignations was deemed constitutionally appropriate under the Tenth Schedule. The court clarified that resignation and disqualification are separate constitutional processes within the governing framework. Additionally, it mandated the speaker to resolve pending disqualification proceedings within two months.