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4d ago

Madras High Court Escalates Case Against Tamil Nadu Minister for Hate Speech

The court initiated suo motu proceedings against K. Ponmudy after police failed to act on his controversial remarks targeting religious groups and women.

Justice N Anand Venkatesh said K Ponmudy’s comment was “prima facie” akin to “hate speech”. (PTI)
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Overview

  • Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court deemed Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudy's remarks as prima facie hate speech, targeting Saivites, Vaishnavites, and women.
  • The High Court initiated suo motu proceedings after the state police failed to file an FIR by the court-mandated April 23 deadline.
  • Ponmudy's comments, made at a public event, likened religious symbols to sexual positions, sparking public outrage and legal scrutiny.
  • The court directed the case to Chief Justice K. R. Shriram for further action, emphasizing zero tolerance for hate speech and police inaction.
  • Justice Venkatesh criticized Ponmudy for misusing interim liberty granted by the Supreme Court in a separate corruption case to retain his ministerial post.