NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, JAN 12
Former Higher Education minister of Tamil Nadu, K Ponmudy and his wife, P Visalakshi have received a partial relief from the Supreme Court on Friday, January 12, on the ground of their health condition.
Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, in a chamber sitting, granted the interim relief of surrendering before the trial court to the couple, following the Madras High Court’s conviction order against the duo in a disproportionate assets case.
The application, filed by the former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister, Ponmudy and his wife, was heard by the Supreme Court Judge, Justice Satish Chandra Sharma in his chamber today. After going through their appeal, he granted exemption to the minister and his wife, on the ground of their health condition.
It is to be noted that their exemption is till the next date of hearing by the Supreme Court when it would hear the matter again.
