Today(on 11th June),Madras High Court, led by Justice Anita Sumanth, declines mediation for the dispute between ex-DGP Rajesh Das and IAS officer Beela Venkatesan, signaling a pivotal moment in their legal battle. The decision underscores the court’s stance against mediation, emphasizing the complexity of their conflict.
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The Supreme Court ordered an interim stay on the arrest of former DGP Rajesh Das following his appeal seeking suspension of sentence and exemption from surrender. Das was convicted for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer during an election campaign. The decision was made after the Madras High Court dismissed his pleas.
Today(on 23rd April),The Madras High Court rejected former Tamil Nadu Special DGP Rajesh Das’s plea to suspend his three-year prison sentence for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer. The court emphasized the importance of integrity in law enforcement and refused to grant the suspension, asserting that the evidence did not warrant it. Das was instructed to surrender before the trial court and file for regular bail.