The Madras High Court, on Thursday, April 30, dismissed an anticipatory bail petition filed by Uma Shankar, one of the accused in connection with the online leak of the Tamil movie Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay.

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Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan dismissed the bail plea, noting the submissions of the State informing the court that there were materials against the accused and that a custodial interrogation was necessary. Additionally, the anticipatory bail plea was also opposed by KVN Productions, producers of the movie and the de facto complainant.