Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court has caused a political reckoning in Tamil Nadu after reopening a graft case against a Tamil Nadu politician. This uncharacteristic move by the judge has drawn attention and sparked controversy. Justice Venkatesh recently took up a plea for revision against the acquittal of Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy and others in a disproportionate assets case. He criticized the trial court’s judgement, calling it a “shocking and calculated attempt to manipulate and subvert the criminal justice system.” The judge’s actions have raised questions and led to accusations of a “pick and choose” policy.
Justice Anand Venkatesh: The Madras HC Judge Who ‘Opened Can of Worms’
Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court has stirred controversy by revisiting cases against DMK leaders in Tamil Nadu. His decision to reopen a graft case and his criticism of a trial court’s judgement have sparked a political reckoning in the state. Accusations of a “pick and choose” policy have been leveled against the judge.
The Controversial Reopening of a Graft Case
Justice Venkatesh’s decision to suo motu take up a plea for revision against the acquittal of Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy and others in a disproportionate assets case has raised eyebrows. He criticized the trial court’s judgement, calling it a “shocking and calculated attempt to manipulate and subvert the criminal justice system.” The judge’s actions have been seen as unusual and have led to accusations of favoritism.
