CJI DY Chandrachud made an appreciative note of the manner in which Justice N Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court had intervened to recall the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Minister, K Ponmudi in a corruption case.
The top court endorsed the view taken by the trial court that in view of the scientific advancements, the word ‘reside’ should not be given that meaning as was understood a century back