Supreme Court Exempts Udhayanidhi Stalin from Personal Appearance in Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has exempted Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin from personally appearing in court regarding the criminal cases stemming from his controversial remarks on ‘Sanatan Dharma.’ The court also placed a bar on the lodging of new FIRs related to his statements made at the TN Progressive Writers Artists Association in Chennai on September 2, 2023.
The Context of Controversy
The remarks made by Stalin have ignited a firestorm of debate and discussion, leading to a flurry of legal actions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta voiced concerns during the hearing, emphasizing that such provocative statements are unbecoming of a Deputy Chief Minister. He argued, “Does it behove a deputy CM to call for eradication of ‘Sanatan Dharma’ like mosquitoes, dengue, and malaria?” Mehta highlighted that a similar statement from a Chief Minister regarding another religion would have drawn severe backlash.
Legal Proceedings and Defense
Representing Stalin, senior advocates A.M. Singhvi and P. Wilson suggested that the multiple FIRs against their client could be consolidated to streamline the legal process. Singhvi pointed out that previous cases, such as those involving Nupur Sharma, received judicial relief despite being deemed offensive.
Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna clarified that the Supreme Court would not delve into the merits of Stalin’s statements, as any opinion might influence ongoing trials.
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