The Madras Excessive Court docket on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu police to file a case in opposition to state Forest Minister Ok Ponmudy, following his current controversial remarks that value him his celebration publish.
The Court docket cautioned the police that if they don’t register FIR in opposition to the DMK chief, it’ll provoke suo motu (by itself) contempt in opposition to them.
Justice N Anand Venkatesh, who gave the warning to the police mentioned, “now the courtroom has taken cognizance of the matter. Even if you happen to should not have a criticism, register a case and proceed with the investigation.” The decide posted to April 23, additional listening to of the suo motu proceedings.
Ponmudy created an issue lately along with his Shaivism-Vaishnavism remarks made within the context of a intercourse employee at a public assembly, drawing widespread criticism, together with from his personal celebration MP Kanimozhi.
DMK President and Chief Minister M Ok Stalin had eliminated Ponmudy as DMK deputy basic secretary, even because the senior chief later tendered an apology for his “inappropriate remarks.”