Election petitions cannot be filed merely on the basis of videos downloaded from internet: Madras High Court
Madras High Court Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan ruled that filing election petitions cannot rely solely on videos downloaded from the internet. He emphasized that petitioners must present independent documentary evidence to substantiate claims of a candidate’s involvement in corrupt practices, ensuring allegations are supported by verifiable material. The ruling, delivered in Tamil Nadu, sets a clear evidentiary threshold.