State vs AG Perarivalan — Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case

Hearing1 Oct 2026

A.G. Perarivalan moves Madras High Court for passport issuance

A.G. Perarivalan has filed a petition in the Madras High Court requesting the issuance of a passport, with the court ordering the authorities to consider the plea for expeditious disposal.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A.G. Perarivalan asked the court to help him get a travel document called a passport.
Who:: A.G. Perarivalan is the person seeking a passport and the Madras High Court is the judicial body.
When:: Reported on 1 Oct 2026.
Where:: Madras High Court and Tamil Nadu.
Why:: He filed a petition to ask for the issuance of his passport.
What it means:: The court ordered the relevant authorities to consider his request and process it quickly.

The Hindu

Hearing13 May 2026

Madras High Court issues notice on plea challenging Perarivalan's enrolment

The Madras High Court has issued a notice regarding a plea filed by Congress MP R. Sudha, which challenges the legality of enrolling a convicted person as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The High Court asked for a response to a legal complaint about a convicted person becoming a lawyer.
Who:: R. Sudha is a Congress Member of Parliament, A.G. Perarivalan is the convicted person, and the Madras High Court is the court hearing the matter.
When:: Reported on 13 May 2026.
Where:: Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.
Why:: A plea challenges the legal right of a convicted individual to be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates Act.
What it means:: The court will now examine if a person with a criminal conviction is allowed to practice law.

Verdictum

Filing30 Apr 2026

Congress MP petitions for cancellation of Perarivalan's lawyer enrolment

Congress MP R. Sudha has petitioned President Droupadi Murmu, seeking the cancellation of A.G. Perarivalan's enrolment as a lawyer in Tamil Nadu.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A member of parliament has asked the President to cancel a lawyer's professional registration.
Who:: R. Sudha is a Congress MP. A.G. Perarivalan is a lawyer. President Droupadi Murmu is the head of state receiving the petition.
When:: Reported on 30 Apr 2026.
Where:: Tamil Nadu.
Why:: The MP is seeking to revoke the legal license of A.G. Perarivalan.
What it means:: The President must now consider the request to remove the lawyer from the professional roll of practitioners.

The New Indian Express

News29 Apr 2026

Bar Council clarifies legality of Perarivalan's enrolment

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry enrolment committee chairman, K. Balu, confirmed that the law permits A.G. Perarivalan to practice as a lawyer despite his previous conviction.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Bar Council confirmed that A.G. Perarivalan is legally allowed to work as a lawyer.
Who:: K. Balu is the enrolment committee chairman for the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
When:: Reported on 29 Apr 2026.
Where:: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Why:: The Bar Council states that the law permits him to practice law despite his past conviction.
What it means:: This confirms he can now work as a legal professional regardless of his criminal record.

The Hindu

News28 Apr 2026

A.G. Perarivalan enrols as a lawyer in Chennai

Following his release in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, A.G. Perarivalan has been enrolled as a lawyer with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A.G. Perarivalan has officially registered to practice law.
Who:: A.G. Perarivalan is a person who was released from his case. The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is the official group that manages lawyers.
When:: Reported on 28 Apr 2026.
Where:: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Why:: He enrolled after being released from the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
What it means:: He is now a member of the legal profession.

The Indian Express

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