Quick Summary: The Madras High Court dismissed G. Ganesan's request to stop the legal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), allowing the case against him to continue.
G. Ganesan, who used to be a Deputy Manager at the Metropolitan Transport Corporation in Chennai, is caught up in a legal fight over claims of dishonest hiring practices from 2015. He is accused of messing with the hiring process and handling illegal money. His problems started when S. Devasahayam made complaints, leading to multiple police reports and legal actions.
The case, which involves several people including a former Tamil Nadu minister, was first looked into under laws against corruption. Further investigations led to charges under the PMLA, with Ganesan accused of holding Rs.12.5 lakhs for a boss.
Justice M.S. Ramesh and Justice V. Lakshminarayanan pointed out that the court focuses on the crime, not just the person accused. This idea allowed the case against Ganesan to keep going without needing a new order just for him.
"The focus is on the crime and not just the person accused," noted the court, rejecting Ganesan's arguments against the extra complaint.
Ganesan argued that he should be protected under Section 197 of the CrPC, which prevents public workers from being charged without government permission. The court said that his job in a government-owned company did not give him this protection.
The court also talked about new evidence. It agreed that the Enforcement Directorate could add more complaints, even without new investigations, highlighting the PMLA's rules for ongoing investigation and legal action.
"The complaint can include any later complaint for further investigation," the court stated, supporting the ED's actions.
The court's decision on December 8, 2025, rejected Ganesan's request, allowing the case to continue under the PMLA. This ruling is an important step in dealing with claims of corruption in Tamil Nadu's transport sector, showing how the court system plays a key role in making sure people are held responsible.
