Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 24-07-2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: A Arun, IPS officer, residing at No.1 F Block, 5th Floor, AIS Officers Housing Complex, West Natesan Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai 600092.
- Respondents:
1. A. Shankar @ Savukku Shankar and three others, residing at D.No.1417, B Block, TVS Emerald Light House, 200 Feet Radial Rd, Iswarya Nemilichery, Pallavaram, Chennai 600117.
2. M/s. Google LLC, Branch Office at Unit No.26, The Executive Centre, Level 8, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001.
3. YouTube India Resident Grievance Officer for YouTube, Google LLC India Liaison Office.
4. X Corp, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, California 94103 and 121, 8th Floor, The Estate, Dickenson Road, Bengaluru 560042, represented by its authorized signatory.
- Nature of Proceeding: Application for leave to sue (civil suit) filed as A No. 3174 of 2026.
- Presiding Judge: Hon'ble Dr. Justice A.D. Maria Clete.
- Court’s Observations: The Court examined the application and found sufficient grounds to permit the plaintiff to proceed with the suit against the listed defendants.
Final Outcome
- The Madras High Court granted leave to the applicant to sue the respondents. No additional directions were issued; the matter will proceed to trial.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Digital Platform Litigation