In a major legal victory for the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC), the Madras High Court has dismissed petitions seeking to stall the council’s upcoming elections.
Justice P. Dhanabal cleared the path for the democratic process to proceed as scheduled on February 22, 2026, bringing an end to months of administrative uncertainty and internal disputes.
The court’s decision was a direct response to a plea moved by five council members who sought a stay until the existing voters’ list was rescrutinized.
However, the judge noted that as the election process had already commenced and the voters’ list was finalized, any interference at this late stage would be inappropriate.
The court also permitted retired High Court Judge S. Rajeswaran to continue as the election officer, a decision that had been previously contested by the petitioners.
