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- Tamil Nadu Minister T.K.
- Prabhu received permission from the Madras High Court to sue YouTuber M. Maridhas for alleged defamatory content.
- The Minister claims that the YouTuber spread false and baseless accusations of corruption against him on social media platforms including YouTube and X. The civil suit seeks ₹1 crore in damages for the harm caused to the Minister's reputation and emotional distress.
- This legal action highlights ongoing tensions regarding content shared on digital platforms and the legal recourse available for public figures.
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- The numbering and progression of the defamation suit in the Madras High Court.
- The response from Google LLC, YouTube India, and X Corporation regarding the lawsuit.
- Court proceedings regarding the claim for ₹1 crore in damages.
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Named India · Google LLC · Maridhas · X Corporation · YouTube India · K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi · Madras High Court · P.H. Arvindh Pandian · T.K. Prabhu · Vikram Veerasamy
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