Veerappan’s claim: Actor Sukanya wins defamation case after 30 years

Actress Sukanya has won a defamation case against Sun TV Network, with the Madras High Court ordering the media company to pay her ₹10 lakh in damages. The case stems from a 1996 interview where forest brigand Veerappan made scandalous allegations against the actress. Sun TV Network failed to edit out these defamatory statements from the broadcast.

The court's decision comes after a three-decade legal battle, acknowledging the harm caused by the unchecked dissemination of false and damaging claims.

This ruling highlights the responsibility of media outlets to verify and edit potentially defamatory content, even when attributed to notorious figures, to protect individuals from reputational damage.