The Madras High Court in Chennai has declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to defer Indian Premier League (IPL) matches scheduled for April 3 and April 11, citing concerns over the model code of conduct (MCC) during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan stated that the petitioner, T Prabhakaran, was basing his claims on speculation rather than concrete evidence. The court noted that the election commission is responsible for ensuring compliance with the MCC and that any violations should be reported to them. The judges encouraged the petitioner to enjoy the matches instead, highlighting that one match had already taken place without incident. The IPL matches, featuring Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, are expected to attract significant attention both locally and globally, raising concerns about potential political gatherings and propaganda during the events.