The Madras High Court has initiated suo motu contempt of court proceedings against Felix Gerald, a YouTuber who is now a member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), for an interview he previously conducted with YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar with respect to G-Square Realtors Private Limited.
Justice K. Kumaresh Babu has initiated the suo motu proceedings and ordered the issuance of a court notice to Mr. Gerald, requiring him to explain why he should not be proceeded against for contempt of court. The newly impleaded contemnor has been given time till April 24, 2026, to submit his explanation.
What is the case about?
The issue relates to a civil suit filed by the real estate company in 2022 against Mr. Shankar, demanding damages of ₹1 crore, along with interest at the rate of 12% from the date of filing of the suit till its realisation, for having made certain defamatory allegations against it.
Pending adjudication of the civil suit, it had also filed an application seeking an interim injunction restraining Mr. Shankar, his agents, employees, or anyone – whether under him or through him – from making, printing, writing, posting, or publishing any defamatory allegations or slanderous material against the real estate company.
