DMK files defamation suit against Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Nirmal Kumar
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The DMK has filed a defamation lawsuit against two Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ministers over allegations concerning the handling of a POCSO case.
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- The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has initiated a 1-crore defamation suit against Aadhav Arjuna and C.T.R.
- Nirmal Kumar for allegedly claiming the party protected a POCSO case suspect.
- The Madras High Court judge heard arguments regarding a request to include major social media platforms in the legal action.
- The court instructed all parties to avoid politicizing the matter to ensure the ongoing criminal investigation remains effective.
- The legal proceedings highlight the sensitive nature of the underlying criminal charges involving a minor.
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- Court hearing on September 28, 2026, for filing counter affidavits
- Decision on the inclusion of X Corp, Meta Platforms, and YouTube in the lawsuit
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K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi
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“It is about the lives of minor girl children. The issue is very sensitive and all of us have a social responsibility”
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…of counter affidavits. The judge orally instructed the parties not to politicise the issue since such statements could dilute the investigation and may pave the way for the accused to escape from the clutches of law. “ It is about the lives of minor girl children. The issue is very sensitive and all of us have a social responsibility ,” the judge remarked. In its plaint, the DMK said that the First Information Report (FIR) in the POCSO case was promptly registered during its rule on October 7, 2025, just a day after a child rights activist had…
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