The
Supreme Court on Thursday extended interim protection to Tamil Nadu Deputy
Chief Minister Udhaynidhi Stalin regarding his “eradicate Sanatana
Dharma” remarks.
A
bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar directed
that no fresh first information reports (FIRs) be filed against the Dravida
Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader concerning his statements.
Background
on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Remarks
In
September 2023, Udhayanidhi Stalin, while addressing a conference, compared
Sanatana Dharma to diseases like malaria and dengue, advocating for its
eradication on the grounds that it opposes social justice and equality.
These
remarks led to multiple FIRs being registered against him in various parts of
the country, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu, and Karnataka.
Supreme
Court’s Directive
The
Supreme Court’s recent order ensures that no new FIRs will be lodged against
Udhayanidhi Stalin concerning his September 2023 remarks, providing him with
continued legal protection.