Appearing before Justice V Lakshminarayanan, Senior Advocate J Ravindran submitted that the party wanted to make sure that whoever responsible, however high they might be, are put to task.

“Let us not make it a political issue. This issue relates to numerous child victims. We feel for them. Whoever is responsible, however high they might be, should be put to task,” Ravindran said.

The party had approached the court seeking directions to the SIT, constituted to probe the offence, to consider the party's representation and enquire into the statements made by CM Joseph Vijay, Minister Aadhav Arjuna and Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar. It was alleged that the CM and Ministers had publicly claimed to possess evidence of DMK's involvement in the case.

In its plea, moved through the party treasurer TR Balu, the party had submitted that after creation of SIT, it was the duty of every individual, which have knowledge about the subject, to appear before the SIT and produce all material evidences to enable them to effectively investigate the issue. Balu submitted that the Commissioner of Police also issued a public announcement requesting all individuals with information about the case to furnish it.

Balu pointed out that the statements made by the CM and the Ministers on having evidence and not submitting the same to the SIT would amount to concealment of material evidence, which was a criminal offence. It was submitted that the individuals owed a responsibility and duty to appear before the SIT and reveal all the evidence.

On Wednesday, Ravindran submitted that the party was asking only a simple prayer, that if the CM and Ministers had materials in their possession suggesting a cover-up, they be directed to submit it to the SIT.

“If there is a cover-up, give the evidence to the police. All that I'm saying is that if they have something, give it to the SIT. I'm asking a simple prayer,” Ravindran said.

When the court suggested that the party could file a complaint if it thought that the CM or the Ministers were making false allegations, Ravindran submitted that it was a serious issue. Ravindran submitted that the party was being accused of protecting child abusers. He added that in politics, it was usual to make statements against the opposite party, but such statements in serious offences should not be made.

“It's a serious case. You're saying that I (DMK) protected child abusers. In politics you can say anything, but not in these kind of matters. This is not a matter to play politics. This has to be looked into. It's a matter of humanity,” Ravindran submitted.

The court remarked that everyone wanted the SIT to do its job and the SIT should be permitted to work in peace. The court thus decided to adjourn the hearing by 4 weeks, after the SIT was given some time to proceed with the investigation.

Meanwhile, in a plea filed by Tulir NGO seeking to prevent media houses and others from publishing the Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM), the court directed the parties to file their counters and decided to take up the hearing on October 6 (Tuesday).

When the NGO informed the court that some of the media channels were still publishing content with respect to the case, the court made it clear that such material should be taken down. The court also suggested that the NGO could seek action as per law if anyone continued to publish/broadcast the materials.

Earlier today, the court had also refused to order a CBI probe in the case. The court had remarked that it was improper to suggest that the SIT, which was formed 4 days ago, would not carry out an independent and effective investigation. The court also added that the SIT should be given breathing time.

Case Title: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam v The Additional Commissioner of Police

Case No: WP Crl 2635 of 2026