DMK leader approaches court over delayed FIR in book purchase case

DMK leader Paranthamen petitioned the Madras High Court on Wednesday, pressing for the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to register a First Information Report based on his November 7 complaint. According to the petition, Paranthamen alleged irregularities in the procurement and sale of AI-generated literary works, triggering concerns about potential violations of government procurement norms. The petitioner contended that despite lodging a detailed complaint nearly two months ago, the vigilance department has taken no substantive action on the matter, effectively stalling the investigative process. Paranthamen's legal team argued before the court that the delay in FIR registration has hampered further investigation and requested judicial intervention to compel the DVAC to proceed with registering the case. The petition underscores growing scrutiny around AI-generated content and its implications for government procurement practices in Tamil Nadu. The High Court has yet to issue orders on the matter.