Madras High Court Issues Notice to M.K. Stalin in Defamation Suit
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
The Madras High Court has issued a notice to M.K. Stalin following a defamation suit filed by Tamil Nadu PWD Minister Aadhav Arjuna. The minister is seeking ₹one crore in damages, alleging that the DMK IT wing published false and malicious statements against him on the social media platform 'X' on June 8, 2026. Arjuna claims the post falsely linked him to an individual mentioned in Enforcement Directorate proceedings, causing damage to his reputation and public standing. The suit also names the DMK IT wing as a respondent, with the petitioner arguing that the publication was made under the direction and supervision of Stalin. Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi has posted the matter for further hearing on September 15.
Why it matters
This legal challenge marks a significant escalation in political tensions between the DMK leadership and the TVK, with potential implications for party accountability regarding official social media communications.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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