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Madras High Court Keeps Ponmudi Case Open, Rebukes Police on Complaint Closures

Justice Velmurugan threatened a CBI investigation over the premature closure of 124 complaints without formal inquiry.

Politicians in power should not act like kings and queens, says Madras HC in Ponmudy case
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The observation came after Tamil Nadu advocate general PS Raman told the court that the police examined over 120 complaints received against Ponmudi and concluded that he hadn’t committed an offence (Madras HC)

Overview

  • The High Court maintained its suo motu petition against former DMK minister K. Ponmudi for his April remarks linking Shaivite and Vaishnavite tilaks to sexual positions.
  • Justice Velmurugan criticized Tamil Nadu police for shutting all 124 complaints without registering FIRs or conducting substantive investigations.
  • The court warned that failure to act on the complaints could lead to a Central Bureau of Investigation probe and ordered authorities to serve closure reports to each complainant.
  • All complainants must acknowledge receipt of closure notices, and the case is listed for further hearing on August 1 to review any appeal to senior police officials.
  • The proceedings underscore the judiciary’s assertive use of suo motu powers to enforce hate speech laws and hold law enforcement accountable under Article 19 limitations.