Madras High Court has backed a civil suit questioning the tenure of South Indian Artistes Association leaders, known as Nadigar Sangam . On July 1,2026,Justice A.D. Maria Clete tossed aside an application from member S.R . Sekar,who wanted to dismiss the case filed by fellow member V. Nambirajan. The suit challenges legitimacy of current leadership — president Nasser,general secretary Vishal Krishna,treasurer Karthi — since their three-year term ended March 19, 2025.
Dispute boils down to a resolution from 68th annual general meeting on September 8, 2024 . It let office-bearers stay until 2028,now challenged in court. Nadigar Sangam says extension's crucial to finish a convention hall project,seen as a major plan for the group .
In court,it was revealed elections would cost association ₹40 lakh. Tamil Nadu government had stepped in before,issuing Government Order on October 14,2025,extending terms till March 19, 2028,exempting election requirement.
Nadigar Sangam's lawyer, Krishna Ravindran, argued plaintiff's suit can't move without challenging G.O. legally . Even if court sides with plaintiff,G.O . stands under Section 54 of Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act,1975,letting government exempt societies from elections for valid reasons.
Court's call to let suit proceed questions Nadigar Sangam's governance and government's role in association's elections. As case unfolds,spotlight will be on balancing organizational needs with democratic practices…
