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Nellai Kavin Murder: Thirumavalavan Urges TN Govt to Appeal Quashing of Charge Sheet!
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News18•29-09-2026, 18:25
Nellai Kavin Murder: Thirumavalavan Urges TN Govt to Appeal Quashing of Charge Sheet!
- •The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately appeal against the Madurai Bench of the High Court's decision to quash the charge sheet in the Tirunelveli Kavin murder case.
- •The High Court's Madurai Bench recently quashed the charge sheet against Saravanan (A2) and Krishnakumari (A3), parents of the main accused Surjith (A1).
- •VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan expressed shock, stating the order sets a wrong precedent and that quashing a charge sheet before criminal investigation begins is not in line with legal procedures.
- •Saravanan, previously arrested and bailed in this case, has been re-arrested in another contract killer murder case, raising concerns about releasing individuals with such criminal backgrounds.
- •Thirumavalavan urged the Tamil Nadu government to intervene to uphold law and order, ensure justice, and swiftly appeal the High Court's order in the Supreme Court.
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The Madurai Bench of the High Court ordered the quashing of the charge sheet against Saravanan and Krishnakumari, who are the parents of the main accused Surjith.
Thirumavalavan expressed shock and stated that quashing a charge sheet before a criminal investigation even begins is contrary to legal procedures and sets a wrong precedent.
VCK has urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately intervene and swiftly file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the High Court bench's order to ensure justice.
