Indian Election Commission cleared to investigate AIADMK party disputes by court order.

The Madras High Court has lifted a stay, allowing the Election Commission of India to probe internal disputes within the AIADMK party, including leadership issues and a symbol controversy. The court ordered the ECI to follow the Election Symbols rules strictly. This decision is seen as a setback for AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who expelled former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and his supporters. The ECI must first determine if a dispute exists before proceeding.