Archive · 22 Jul 2026
DMK MLA's Bail Plea in Defamation Case
A DMK MLA named G.V. Markandayan was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks about the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister during a public meeting.
He was taken into custody and questioned for about 11 hours.
The court denied police custody and remanded him to 15 days of judicial custody.
The DMK accuses the government of targeting opposition leaders, while the ruling party says the law will take its course.
The bail plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, and the outcome is being closely watched.
DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan was arrested for alleged defamatory remarks against the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
He was questioned for 11 hours and remanded to 15 days of judicial custody.
The bail plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Thoothukudi court.
The DMK accuses the government of targeting opposition leaders, while the ruling party insists on the rule of law.
The case has political significance amid ongoing confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition.
- Who
- DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan
- What
- Bail plea hearing in a defamation case
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Thoothukudi court
- Why
- Alleged defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
DMK's Perspective
Ruling Party's Perspective
Motivation Behind Arrest
DMK's Perspective
The DMK accuses the government of targeting opposition leaders through criminal cases.
Ruling Party's Perspective
The ruling party maintains that the law will take its course and that no individual is above the law.
- MLA Name
- G.V. Markandayan
- Constituency
- Vilathikulam Assembly
- Arrest Date
- Tuesday
- Court Location
- Thoothukudi
- Judicial Custody Duration
- 15 days
- Bail Hearing Date
- Wednesday
- Prison Location
- Palayamkottai Central Prison