Summary:
When they said they were Dalits, the SI mocked them and questioned Solaiappan why his son was sporting sunglasses. Justice N.
Anand Venkatesh directed the SP to look into the issue and adjourned the case. He alleged that the SI, who had been posted on duty there, questioned them about their cast. The petitioner, Solaiappan of Melmanthai village in Thoothukudi district, a folk singer, said he, along with his son, participated in a temple festival in their village. The petitioner said he had complained to the police about the issue, but no action was taken against the SI..