The Supreme Court on Monday, March 11, 2024 stayed the conviction and three-year prison sentence of former Tamil Nadu Minister and senior DMK leader K. Ponmudy in a disproportionate assets case.
A Bench headed by Justice A.S. Oka also stayed the sentence of his wife, P. Visalakshi, in the case.
The order paves the way for Mr. Ponmudy’s return as a legislator.