New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- While hearing an appeal that MLAs cannot abandon the electorate, resign, change their party, and then fight the bypoll, the Supreme Court on Monday, October 26, sought the Union government's response.

The bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued formal notice to the Centre on the appeal filed by advocate K. Suthan.

The appeal challenges the Madras High Court's September 24 judgment dismissing Suthan's petition against the resignation of AIADMK MLAs, including S. Jayakumar, and their switch of allegiance to the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

The court also issued notices to the Election Commission of India, the Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer, the Secretary of the State Legislative Assembly ...