The Madras High Court on Monday restrained the Chennai police from filing the final report in an attempt-to-murder case registered against YouTuber Savukku Shankar. The case was registered against Shankar and four others for allegedly attacking police while Shankar was being escorted to Puzhal Central prison after his arrest in another case from Andhra Pradesh.
Interim Order Details
Justice M Nirmal Kumar, passing the interim order, adjourned the hearing to June 19 for the prosecution to file its response to Shankar's plea seeking to quash the FIR.
Background of the Case
The issue stems from a case registered against Shankar for allegedly extorting money from a film producer. He was arrested on December 13, 2025, and subsequently released on interim bail on medical grounds. However, when the bail expired on March 25, Shankar failed to surrender and absconded. On April 8, he was arrested in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh.
While being taken to Puzhal prison, his accomplices—K Malathi, S Gopinath, Praveen, and Raju—arrived in a car and started a quarrel with the police, pelting stones at them.
FIR and Charges
An FIR was registered against Shankar and four others on April 8 under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 296(b): Uttering obscene words
- Section 125: Indulging in acts endangering the personal safety of others
- Section 132: Using criminal force to deter a public servant
- Section 109(1): Attempt to murder
- Section 351(3): Criminal intimidation
The court's interim order provides temporary relief to Shankar, who has been in custody. The next hearing is scheduled for June 19.
