Archive · 5 Oct 2026
DMK Gets Court Permission to Sue TVK Over Veeramani Remarks
The DMK wants to sue two TVK ministers and the party’s IT wing over comments about R Veeramani.
The comments allegedly said the DMK protected Veeramani in a case involving alleged sexual abuse of children.
The Madras High Court gave the DMK permission to start the lawsuit.
That decision does not mean the court has decided who is right.
The articles differ on the amount sought: one says Rs 1 crore and another says Rs 1.01 crore.
The DMK also wants the ministers stopped from making statements it considers defamatory.
Vijay accused MK Stalin of working with the AIADMK to protect Veeramani.
Stalin said he had already spoken about the case and challenged Vijay’s criticism of him.
The Madras High Court granted the DMK permission to bring a defamation suit against two TVK ministers and the party’s IT wing.
The proposed case concerns claims that the DMK shielded granite businessman R Veeramani in a POCSO case during its previous term in government.
The articles report differing proposed damages: Rs 1 crore in one account and Rs 1.01 crore in another; the DMK also seeks to restrain the ministers from making allegedly defamatory statements.
The court’s permission allows the proceedings to be filed; it does not decide whether the statements were defamatory or settle the merits of the dispute.
Vijay accused MK Stalin of colluding with the AIADMK over Veeramani, while Stalin said he had already addressed the case and criticized Vijay’s political record.
- Who
- The DMK is seeking to sue TVK ministers Aadhav Arjuna and CTR Nirmal Kumar and the TVK IT wing.
- What
- The Madras High Court granted the DMK permission to file a defamation suit over claims that it shielded R Veeramani; the case’s merits have not been decided.
- When
- The court granted permission on Monday; Vijay made his remarks the previous week, according to one article.
- Where
- The Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The DMK alleges that the defendants made defamatory claims that it protected Veeramani during its previous term in government.
DMK’s position
TVK and Vijay’s claims
Alleged shielding of Veeramani
DMK’s position
The DMK alleges that TVK leaders and the party’s IT wing defamed it by claiming it shielded Veeramani, and is seeking damages and an order against further statements.
TVK and Vijay’s claims
Vijay accused MK Stalin of colluding with the AIADMK to protect Veeramani during the previous DMK government.
Stalin’s response
DMK’s position
Stalin said he had already spoken about the Veeramani case and challenged Vijay over his political record and criticism of the BJP.
TVK and Vijay’s claims
Vijay publicly demanded that Stalin explain the case and alleged an understanding between the DMK and AIADMK.
- Court
- Madras High Court
- Judge
- Justice K Govindarajan Thilakavadi
- Proposed defendants
- Aadhav Arjuna, CTR Nirmal Kumar and the TVK IT wing
- Proposed damages
- Rs 1 crore in one article; Rs 1.01 crore in another
- Additional relief sought
- An order restraining the ministers from making statements the DMK describes as defamatory
- Court decision
- Permission to institute proceedings; no ruling on whether the statements were defamatory or on the merits
- Veeramani cases
- One article reports four cases: three under the POCSO Act and one concerning alleged abetment to suicide
