DMK vs TVK — Defamation suit over R. Veeramani claims

Updates

1. Hearing16 Oct 2026

   Madras HC directs removal of obscene and defamatory content targeting DMK leaders

   The Madras High Court has issued a directive to the Tamil Nadu police to take immediate action to remove obscene and defamatory content, including AI-generated posts, directed at DMK leadership from social media platforms.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ordered the police to remove offensive and false online posts targeting political party leaders.

   Who:

   The DMK party, the TVK party, the Madras High Court, and the Tamil Nadu police.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The court wants the removal of obscene and defamatory content, including posts created using artificial intelligence.

   What it means:

   The police must now take immediate action to delete these specific materials from social media sites.

   The New Indian Express
2. News8 Oct 2026

   DMK To File Rs 1 Crore Defamation Case Against TVK Over R Veeramani Claims

   Justice K Govindarajan Thilakavadi of the Madras High Court granted permission to the DMK, represented by its general secretary Duraimurugan...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The DMK party received court permission to file a lawsuit claiming money for defamation against the TVK party.

   Who:

   The DMK party is the accuser, Duraimurugan represents them, the TVK party is the accused, and Justice K Govindarajan Thilakavadi is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 8 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The lawsuit follows claims made by R. Veeramani regarding the DMK party.

   What it means:

   The DMK party can now proceed with its formal legal complaint seeking damages in court.

   NDTV