THE HINDU DATED 11th July 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 11th July 2026

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1. Madras High Court Halts By-Elections in Five Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies

The Madras High Court stayed the Election Commission's notification for by-elections in five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies after petitions challenged the validity of vacancies arising from resignations that are themselves under judicial scrutiny. The petitioners argued that conducting by-elections before deciding the legality of the resignations could create constitutional complications if the resignations were later declared invalid. The logic behind the court's intervention is to preserve the integrity of the electoral process and prevent conflicting legal outcomes. The editorial perspective highlights that elections must not only be conducted efficiently but must also satisfy constitutional principles of fairness and legal certainty. Courts should intervene only where there is a substantial constitutional issue, while election authorities must strictly adhere to legal procedures. The gist is that democratic legitimacy depends upon transparent electoral processes supported by judicial oversight and constitutional consistency.

2. Centre Defends E20 Fuel Despite Mileage Concerns