Madras High Court refuses to quash FIR against former DMK MLA L. Idhayavarman
The Madras High Court refused to quash an FIR against former DMK MLA L. Idhayavarman, who is accused of damaging public property at a desalination plant. The court ordered police to complete their investigation within four weeks after reviewing video evidence.
Why it matters
The case underscores the legal accountability of public officials regarding the destruction of state-owned infrastructure.
The Madras High Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) refused to quash a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Mamallapuram police against former DMK MLA and incumbent Thiruporur Panchayat Union Chairman L. Idhayavarman for having allegedly caused damage to public property at the Nemmeli seawater desalination plant just before Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit on July 6, 2026.
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismissed the FIR quash plea and directed the police to complete the investigation and file the final report within four weeks. The orders were passed after watching a video clip submitted by State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan of the former MLA causing damage to the green safety nets put up by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB).
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