Summary:
In a recent development in the Madras High Court Justice Anand Venkatesh has chosen not to recuse himself from overseeing the suo motu revision petition against Minister K Ponmudy. The Judge defended his stance by asserting that such suo motu revisions serve the crucial purpose of preserving the integrity of the criminal justice system. The Judge defended his stance by asserting that such suo motu revisions serve the crucial purpose of preserving the integrity of the criminal justice system. The case revolves around Minister K Ponmudy's acquittal from a disproportionate assets case. While the acquittal raised eyebrows it also prompted Justice Venkatesh to initiate a suo motu revision petition..