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DMK brings ₹1-crore defamation case against two ministers

Source: The Hindu · 25 Sep 2026, 14:28 UTC
DMK brings ₹1-crore defamation case against two ministers
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The DMK has filed a ₹1-crore defamation suit against Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Nirmal Kumar before the Madras High Court in the Veeramani case. Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi urged the parties not to politicise an issue involving alleged sexual exploitation of minor children, according to The Hindu.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has filed a ₹1-crore defamation suit against Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Nirmal Kumar before the Madras High Court, according to The Hindu. The case concerns the Veeramani matter. The supplied material does not detail the statements or allegations on which the defamation action is based, nor does it provide the defendants’ response.

During proceedings, Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi advised the parties not to politicise what the court described as a sensitive issue related to the sexual exploitation of minor children. The available information does not say whether the court issued any interim order or set a date for further proceedings.

It also does not provide additional details about the underlying allegations or the parties’ respective positions.

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