What is the ‘Gem Granites’ Veeramani POCSO Act case all about? | Explained
This explainer details the legal case against industrialist R. Veeramani, who was arrested under the POCSO Act for alleged sexual assault of minors. It outlines the timeline of the investigation, including the discovery of evidence and the subsequent detention of the accused under the Goondas Act.
Why it matters
It provides clarity on a high-profile criminal case involving a prominent business figure and the application of child protection laws.
The story so far: On August 29, 2026, the Greater Chennai Police arrested well known industrialist R. Veeramani (84), a pioneer in the granite business and founder of GEM Group of Companies, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on charges of sexually assaulting minor girls over a period of time. The police also arrested his suspected accomplices Shanthi (60) and her husband Mahendra Simhan (63) – the latter a senior employee of GEM Group. On October 1, 2026, the Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police Amalraj issued an order detaining the trio under the Goondas Act .
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