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Veeramani POCSO Case: Verdict on DMK's Defamation Petition Against Ministers Adjourned
- •The Chennai High Court adjourned the verdict on DMK's petition seeking permission to file a defamation suit against ministers Nirmalkumar, Adhav Arjuna, and Thaveka IT wing.
- •The DMK alleged that the ministers and Thaveka IT wing linked them to the Veeramani POCSO case to tarnish the party's image.
- •DMK General Secretary Duraimurugan sought an injunction and one crore and one lakh rupees in damages from the accused parties.
- •The DMK argued that the ministers were included in the case as individuals, not in their official capacity.
- •The court adjourned the verdict after all arguments were concluded, without setting a specific date.
Key Questions Answered
The DMK filed a petition seeking an injunction and one crore and one lakh rupees in damages against ministers Nirmalkumar, Adhav Arjuna, and the TVK IT wing for allegedly spreading defamatory statements linking the previous DMK government to the Gem Veeramani POCSO case to tarnish the party's image.
Representing the ministers, Advocate General Vijay Narayan argued that the petition was not maintainable because a prior notice should have been given before filing a case against ministers. In response, the DMK's counsel stated that the two ministers were sued in their individual capacities rather than as ministers.
According to the DMK's petition, a complaint against Gem Veeramani was received on October 6, 2025, and a case was registered the very next day without any interference or delay. Meanwhile, associates of Veeramani later moved the POCSO Special Court for bail in September 2026, questioning the validity of proceedings due to the timeline.
