DMK To File Rs 1 Crore Defamation Case Against TVK Over R Veeramani Claims
The DMK party has received court approval to file a defamation lawsuit against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. The legal action follows accusations from TVK leaders regarding the DMK's alleged involvement in shielding a granite baron accused in a POCSO case.
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This highlights the intensifying political rivalry in Tamil Nadu between established parties and emerging political forces ahead of future elections.
The DMK has secured permission from the Madras High Court to file a Rs 1 crore defamation case against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders over allegations concerning granite baron R Veeramani's POCSO case.Justice K Govindarajan Thilakavadi of the Madras High Court granted permission to the DMK, represented by its general secretary Duraimurugan, to initiate the defamation proceedings against TVK leaders Aadhav Arjuna and CTR Nirmal Kumar, as well as the party's IT wing.The DMK's petition alleges that the TVK leaders and the party's IT wing had accused the DMK of shielding Veeramani in a case registered under the POCSO Act during the party's previous term in government. The proposed suit seeks damages of Rs 1 crore over the allegations.Veeramani, an industrialist associated with Gem Granites, and two alleged associates have been detained under the stringent Goondas Act.
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