The Supreme Court has agreed to consider Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy’s plea to postpone his corruption trial and waive his personal appearance. Periyasamy faces allegations of irregularly allotting a plot to a former security officer of the Chief Minister. Though previously discharged by a Special Court, the Madras High Court reinstated the case, prompting Periyasamy’s appeal. He argues that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction and insists on prior sanction for prosecution, contending that trial without it is invalid. Despite a prior refusal by the trial judge, the Minister seeks relief in light of a looming trial deadline set by the High Court.
Supreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu Minister’s Plea to Defer Corruption Trial
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