Former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun files defamation suit seeking ₹1 crore in damages from ‘Savukku’ Shankar
He has also sought a direction to YouTube and X Corp to take down the defamatory videos and tweets against him
Former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun has initiated a defamation lawsuit against YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar, demanding compensation exceeding ₹1 crore, coupled with interest at 12% per annum from the filing date to the date of claim settlement. In his legal complaint, Arun asserts entitlement to damages for reputation damage, emotional suffering, mental strain, professional harm, and breach of his dignity and privacy.
These allegations stem from a string of YouTube videos posted by the defendant, criticizing Arun extensively.
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