Supreme Court Blocks New FIRs Against Udhayanidhi Stalin Over 'Sanatan Dharma' Comments

The court extended protection for the Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister following his controversial remarks made in September 2023.

The Supreme Court ruled that no new FIRs can be filed against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin without its permission.
This decision follows Stalin's remarks at a September 2023 conference, where he likened 'Sanatan Dharma' to diseases and called for its eradication.
Multiple FIRs had been lodged against Stalin across states like Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu, and Karnataka over these comments.
The court also extended an interim order protecting Stalin from coercive actions in connection with the existing cases.
The remarks had sparked widespread controversy, with critics accusing Stalin of targeting a religious belief system.