Chennai: In the case filed over remarks allegedly made in a controversial manner about Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and women, the George Town Special Court has ordered the issuance of a warrant for the arrest and production of former DMK minister Ponmudi.
Municipal councillor Uma Anandhan had filed a private complaint against former DMK minister K. Ponmudi, alleging that he had spoken in a controversial manner about Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and women at an event in Chennai last year.
The High Court, which dismissed Ponmudy’s petition seeking to quash the order issued by the George Town Special Court taking up the case for trial, has directed the George Town court to complete the trial within 6 months.
Meanwhile, the case filed by Uma Anand against Ponmudy came up for hearing yesterday before Judge C. Sundarapandian at the George Town Special Court. At that time, a petition was filed on Ponmudy’s side seeking exemption from appearing in person.
Advocate S. Mahesh, appearing on behalf of Uma Anandhan, strongly objected. He further argued, “The respondent, Ponmudi, is dragging the case without even appearing in person for an inquiry.
The High Court has ordered that this case be concluded within six months. Therefore, Ponmudi should not be granted exemption from appearing in person,” he argued.
Following this, the judge dismissed the petition filed on Ponmudi’s behalf seeking exemption from personal appearance and issued a warrant for his arrest and production in court. The inquiry has been adjourned to Sept. 2.
