TVK Moves Madras High Court Against TN Government’s SOP for Political Rallies

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has filed a petition in the Madras High Court challenging the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed by the Tamil Nadu government to regulate public meetings, rallies, and roadshows.

TVK contends that the SOP discriminates against registered but unrecognised political parties by granting priority to parties recognised by the Election Commission of India, thereby violating their rights to freedom of speech and assembly under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) of the Constitution.

The party also argued that the SOP imposes impractical requirements and shifts core state responsibilities onto organisers, which could hinder political activity.

The High Court is expected to hear the petition in early February.

[TVK v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.]