The Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court judgment that reinstated corruption cases against Tamil Nadu Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thenarasu. The Court issued a notice to the State and other respondents, instructing them to submit their replies within four weeks. The High Court’s single-judge initiated criminal revision proceedings following allegations of disproportionate assets.
Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court’s suo motu revision orders on corruption charges against Tamil Nadu ministers have drawn the Supreme Court’s attention. The case involves allegations of disproportionate assets and conflicting closure reports by the DVAC. This development highlights the judiciary’s proactive role in ensuring transparency and accountability in combating corruption, with implications for future cases.
