AIADMK Legal Disputes: OPS and JCD Prabhakaran File Petitions to Withdraw Civil Suits Senior AIADMK leader OPS and JCD Prabhakaran have filed petitions in the Supreme Court to withdraw civil suits challenging the party’s expulsion of members and the validity of its 2022 General Council meeting held on July 11. The legal battle centers on decisions made during that meeting, which included the removal of several senior leaders and the restructuring of party roles. The 2022 General Council meeting, held on July 11, was marked by significant internal conflict. The meeting approved resolutions that led to the expulsion of leaders including OPS, Manoj Pandian, and Vaitthyalingam, while also reorganizing the party’s leadership structure. These decisions were contested by the affected individuals, who filed civil suits challenging their validity. The Supreme Court had previously ruled on the legality of the meeting, but the petitioners now seek to withdraw those cases. The petitions filed by OPS and JCD Prabhakaran argue that the civil suits should be dismissed, citing procedural irregularities and the need to resolve disputes internally within the party. The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for June 3 and June 4 to address the petitions, but the process has been delayed due to procedural issues. The court has also postponed hearings on a separate case involving the use of the party’s symbols and logo by the petitioners. The legal challenges highlight the deepening internal divisions within the AIADMK. The party’s leadership, including General Secretary Edappadi Palanisamy, has issued notices to the petitioners, warning them against interfering in party affairs. Meanwhile, the petitioners have sought to clarify their stance, emphasizing their commitment to resolving disputes through legal channels.#supreme_court #aiadmk #ops #jcd_prabhakaran #general_council_meeting_2022
