Ministers Aadhav Arjuna, C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar urge Madras High Court to dismiss DMK’s defamation case
They contend that the political party had not issued prior notices to them as required under Section 80 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar have petitioned the Madras High Court to dismiss the DMK's ₹1 crore defamation suit against them, concerning the child sexual abuse case involving R. Veeramani of Gem Granites. In their counter-affidavits, the two ministers deny making any false or defamatory statements and argue that the suit is not maintainable due to improper procedures under the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).
They contend that DMK should have served notices and obtained the High Court's leave before filing the suit, as required under Sections 80(1) and 80(2) of the CPC. If these procedures had been followed, the maintainability of the suit would be compromised, according to the ministers. Both Arjuna and Nirmal Kumar urged the court to dismiss DMK's application with exemplary costs. The case is set to be heard before Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi on September 30, 2026.
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