The Supreme Court on Monday, November 2, 2026, declined to intervene in the case involving former Tamil Nadu Minister K.N. Nehru over allegations of a multi-crore cash-for-jobs scam.
A Bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta refused to interfere with a Madras High Court order that allowed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to register a First Information Report (FIR) and investigate the alleged recruitment irregularities.
The case concerns allegations of corruption in government recruitment during Nehru’s tenure as a minister in Tamil Nadu. The Supreme Court observed that a thorough investigation was necessary, noting that Nehru had headed the ministry under scrutiny over the alleged irregularities.
However, the Bench clarified that Nehru would be entitled to raise all points in his defence in accordance with the law during future proceedings before the court.
The decision means that the investigation can proceed following the Madras High Court's order. However, the Supreme Court's refusal to intervene does not establish Nehru's guilt or amount to a finding that the allegations are proven.
The case remains subject to investigation and further legal proceedings.
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