The Supreme Court held that private citizens can file criminal complaints against elected candidates for allegedly furnishing false information or concealing material facts in election affidavits. However, it declined to revive proceedings against Karnataka MLA Shailendra Beldale in the case
Income Tax Department told the Madras High Court of inconsistencies in Udhayanidhi Stalin’s 2021 and 2026 poll affidavits, citing mismatched investments, loans, and disclosures, while noting limited verification due to incomplete records and filings
