Advocate T Sivagnanasambandan had claimed Stalin, as trustee of the DMK Charitable Trust, acquired land worth ₹2.27 crore; and didn’t declare it properly. He argued this secrecy violates the voter’s right to know. But the court bench, led by Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari, said no prima facie proof was presented that assets were illegally hidden. Interestingly, the petition was pulled back *after* the court signaled it wouldn’t push the EC to investigate. The petitioner was told he could still approach authorities directly; a quiet opening, perhaps, for another attempt. The bigger picture? Allegations around disclosure of assets in election affidavits are common; but courts are becoming stricter about what qualifies as “concealment.” Voters care. Courts are now asking: Is this a cover-up? Or just a paperwork mismatch? This one didn’t stick; but the debate around transparency in politics isn’t going anywhere.