In the AIADMK power struggle, Madras High Court has ordered status quo as of June 23, rendering July 11 General Council, which 'expelled' O. Panneerselvam and picked E. Palaniswami as interim chief, invalid. This comes as a huge relief to the faction led by O. Panneerselvam.
The Madras High Court had reserved its orders on the civil suits from ousted OPS and general council member Vairamuthu challenging the GC meeting of the party conducted by the other group led by interim general secretary E. Palaniswami on July 11. Justice G. Jayachandran had reserved his verdict after listening to the extensive arguments advanced by the advocates and senior advocates of both the groups. The Supreme Court had stipulated that the process should be completed within three weeks.
A special meet of the GC, the AIADMK's highest decision-making body on July 11 had 'expelled' Panneerselvam and some of his supporters, besides electing Palaniswami to the present position. The developments took place in the wake of the power struggle between the two leaders.
