The Supreme Court addressed a plea filed by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding multiple FIRs and complaints against him for controversial remarks on ‘Sanatan Dharma’. A bench, led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, agreed to examine the plea and requested responses from various state governments. The petition emphasized that except for one case in Bangalore, all other cases are in states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), causing logistical challenges for Stalin to appear in different courts and police stations across regions.
Stalin’s comments at a Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers function sparked controversy, where he advocated for eradicating Sanatan Dharma, comparing it to diseases like mosquitoes and dengue. Despite facing backlash, he refused to apologize, stating his commitment to his stance. Earlier, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea for contempt action against Stalin, citing practical difficulties in addressing individual cases nationwide.
The plea seeks consolidation of various FIRs and complaints against Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his controversial remarks on ‘Sanatan Dharma.’ The Supreme Court agrees to examine the matter and seeks responses from concerned state governments. Despite facing criticism, Stalin stands by his statements, refusing to apologize and asserting his commitment to his stance. Earlier, the court declined to entertain a plea for contempt action against him, citing logistical challenges.
