Venkataramani told a three-judge bench headed by CJI that the governor had invited Ponmudy at 3.30 pm to take oath as a minister.
Former Tamil Nadu Minister Ponmudy. (X)
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has agreed to invite DMK leader K Ponmudy to be sworn in as a minister on Friday afternoon, Attorney General R Venkataramani told the Supreme Court on 22 March. The AG said the governor has no intention to disregard the court. The court rapped Ravi for refusing to swear-in Ponmudy despite the court staying his conviction.