The Madras High Court has provided temporary relief to a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) inspector who contested her suspension. The court noted a possible bias behind the disciplinary action and halted the suspension order. It instructed the DVAC Director and Deputy Director to respond to the petition.
Inspector G. Vimala, in a writ petition, challenged her suspension for alleged “grave misconduct.” She approached the High Court on June 17, asserting that her suspension was linked to her involvement in filing a corruption case against another police officer. Vimala had submitted a vigilance report in December 2025 against Inspector K. Rajalakshmi of the Chennai Police’s Anti-Vice Squad, accusing her of amassing assets disproportionately.
Vimala defended her actions, stating that she followed protocols and directives in registering the FIR against Rajalakshmi. She emphasized that her suspension was baseless and legally unsound. The High Court’s decision to dismiss Rajalakshmi’s plea to quash the FIR further raised questions about Vimala’s suspension.
Justice Asha, after reviewing the case, found indications of a potential bias in the suspension order. The court temporarily stayed the suspension and requested responses from DVAC officials before the next hearing.
