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How Supreme Court crushed Karunanidhi’s argument that a Chief Minister is not a public servant

In June 1976, a CBI probe into alleged corruption in the procurement of wheat from Punjab was sought by the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary. Karunanidhi and others were alleged to have abused their official position and passed favourable orders to some firms.

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How Supreme Court crushed Karunanidhi’s argument that a Chief Minister is not a public servant
How Supreme Court crushed Karunanidhi’s argument that a Chief Minister is not a public servant (Image: The Hindu)

In June 1976, a CBI probe into alleged corruption in the procurement of wheat from Punjab was sought by the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary. Karunanidhi and others were alleged to have abused their official position and passed favourable orders to some firms.

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