Tamil Nadu government to appeal against Ponmudy acquittal in quarrying case
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The Tamil Nadu government plans to appeal the acquittal of K. Ponmudy and others in a red sand quarrying case, according to the Enforcement Directorate.
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- The Tamil Nadu government notified the Enforcement Directorate of its intent to appeal the acquittal of K. Ponmudy and six others in a 28.37-crore red sand quarrying case.
- A lower court acquitted the group in April 2026, citing a lack of evidence regarding conspiracy and financial loss.
- The Enforcement Directorate communicated this update to the Madras High Court during proceedings regarding pending money laundering cases.
- The individuals are currently seeking to quash the separate money laundering charges following their acquittal in the predicate offence case.
What to watch next
- Filing of the counter affidavit by the Enforcement Directorate within two weeks
- Madras High Court decision on the plea to quash PMLA proceedings
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NamedIndia · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · Enforcement Directorate · G. Arul Murugan · Gowtham Sigamani · K. Ponmudy · Madras High Court · P. Sidharthan · Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari · Tamil Nadu Government · Villupuram District Crime Branch · Villupuram Principal District and Sessions Court
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