Sanatana Dharma row: Udhayanidhi Stalin files counter affidavit in Madras High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row: Udhayanidhi Stalin files counter affidavit in Madras High Court

India Today  

DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has filed a counter affidavit in the Madras High Court challenging the quo warranto writ petition filed against him by Hindu Munnani office bearers, over his controversial remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Later, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Tamil Nadu government ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, A Raja and 12 others, in connection with the row. In his affidavit, Udhayanidhi said, "Holding a viewpoint on caste hegemony and preaching for equality of all castes and eradication of discrimination is not a breach of oath." Where the Dravidian ideology speaks of self-respect, equality, rational thought and brotherhood, the opposing sect speaks of division on the basis of caste," Stalin said.

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Supreme Court Bars Fresh FIRs Against Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin Over Sanatan Dharma Remark
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Supreme Court Bars Fresh FIRs Against Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin Over Sanatan Dharma Remark

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered no fresh FIR should be filed against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M Udhayanidhi Stalin without its nod over his contentious "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" remarks in 2023. He referred to the apex court decisions in the case of TV anchor Arnab Goswami, Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair and politician Nupur Sharma and said cases …

Eradicate Sanatan Dharma remark: SC orders no further FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin without permission
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Eradicate Sanatan Dharma remark: SC orders no further FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin without permission

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered no further FIRs to be registered against Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin without its permission on his “eradicate Sanatan Dharma” remark in 2023. During the hearing, referring to Stalin’s controversial comment, the Maharashtra government, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, said, imagine if other state Chief Ministers had talked about “Islam eradication”. …

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s sanatana dharma remarks: No fresh FIRs to be lodged against T.N. Deputy CM without permission, says Supreme Court
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s sanatana dharma remarks: No fresh FIRs to be lodged against T.N. Deputy CM without permission, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday barred registration of fresh cases against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on sanatana dharma even as it refused to be drawn into State of Maharashtra’s belligerent personal attack on the DMK leader in open court. The brief hearing took a mercurial turn shortly after the Chief Justice addressed Solicitor General …

Supreme Court bars new cases against Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatan Dharma remarks
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court bars new cases against Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatan Dharma remarks

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that no further cases be registered against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on Sanatan Dharma without the court’s permission. The court responded firmly, stating, “You can’t keep filing new complaints.” Singhvi also reminded the court that during the last hearing, it had considered the possibility of transferring the cases …

Supreme Court says no further cases to be registered against Udaynidhi Stalin for his Sanatan Dharma remarks
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court says no further cases to be registered against Udaynidhi Stalin for his Sanatan Dharma remarks

India TV News  

Supreme Court says no further cases to be registered against Udaynidhi Stalin for his Sanatan Dharma remarks Udhayanidhi Stalin sparked controversy with his comments in September 2023, equating Sanatan Dharma with diseases like dengue and malaria and calling for its eradication. The Supreme Court on Thursday said that no further cases should be registered against Tamil Nadu minister and DMK …

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2 months ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 28, 2025

The Hindu  

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Supreme Court relief to Udhayanidhi Stalin in Sanatana Dharma row
2 months ago

Supreme Court relief to Udhayanidhi Stalin in Sanatana Dharma row

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain three writ petitions to initiate criminal proceedings against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his September 2023 speech on Sanatana Dharma. A Bench headed by Justice Bela Trivedi questioned the maintainability of the writ petitions even as senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Tamil Nadu, and P. Wilson, representing Mr. …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Writ Petitions Seeking Action Against Udhayanidhi Stalin For 'Sanatana Dharma' Remarks
2 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Writ Petitions Seeking Action Against Udhayanidhi Stalin For 'Sanatana Dharma' Remarks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain three writ petitions seeking criminal action against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for the controversial speech made by him in September 2023 about 'Sanatana Dharma'.A bench comprising Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Prasanna B Varale expressed disinclination to entertain the matter, asking how the. The Supreme Court on Monday …

Sanatana Dharma remarks: Kerala CM Pinarayi sparks fury – ‘will he dare speak against other religion?’ BJP fires back
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanatana Dharma remarks: Kerala CM Pinarayi sparks fury – ‘will he dare speak against other religion?’ BJP fires back

Live Mint  

Sanatana Dharma remarks: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's recent remarks Sanatana Dharma have sparked criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress party. Opposition Congress leader in Kerala VD Satheesan criticised Vijayan’s statement, accusing him of distorting the essence of Sanatana Dharma and attributing it to one section of society. "Even while the Congress leader of Kerala and the …

Strategy to get vote bank support: BJP's V Muraleedharan slams Kerala CM's remarks on Sanatana Dharma
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Strategy to get vote bank support: BJP's V Muraleedharan slams Kerala CM's remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Bharatiya Janata Party leader V Muraleedharan on Wednesday condemned Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remarks on Sree Narayana Guru and Sanatana Dharma, alleging it was a strategy to gain support from organized vote banks linked to terrorists and enemies of the country. Muraleedharan also claimed that Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's statement was made based on the INDI alliance strategy …

Sanatana Dharma: Satheesan accuses CM Vijayan of attempting to favour Sangh Parivar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanatana Dharma: Satheesan accuses CM Vijayan of attempting to favour Sangh Parivar

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress leader V D Satheesan on Wednesday criticised the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's statement on Sanatana Dharma, alleging that it was an attempt to make Sanatana Dharma exclusive to the Sangh Parivar. Addressing the Sivagiri pilgrimage conference on Tuesday, Vijayan had cautioned against "organised efforts" to portray sage and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, who advocated "one caste, one …

Sree Narayana Guru not linked with Sanatana Dharma, says Kerala Chief Minister
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sree Narayana Guru not linked with Sanatana Dharma, says Kerala Chief Minister

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday warned against efforts to portray social reformer and spiritual leader Sree Narayana Guru as a proponent of Sanatana Dharma. Speaking at the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage conference at Varkala, Vijayan emphasised that Guru was neither a spokesperson nor a practitioner of Sanatana Dharma but instead broke away from it to establish a new-age philosophy …

Sanatana Dharma Row| Supreme Court Extends Interim Order Exempting Udhayanidhi Stalin's Personal Appearance Before Trial Courts
4 months ago

Sanatana Dharma Row| Supreme Court Extends Interim Order Exempting Udhayanidhi Stalin's Personal Appearance Before Trial Courts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today extended the interim order granted to Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for exemption for physically appearing before lower courts conducting proceedings against his 'Sanatana Dharma' remarks. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the plea by Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's for clubbing of criminal cases registered against him …

Supreme Court defers hearing Udhayanidhi's plea on 'eradicate Sanatan' cases
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court defers hearing Udhayanidhi's plea on 'eradicate Sanatan' cases

India Today  

The Supreme Court deferred the hearing on Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea seeking to club multiple FIRs lodged against him over his controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, however, stated that the interim order, which exempted Stalin from appearing physically in trial courts, would remain in effect …

‘Sanatana Dharma’ remark: SC exempts Udhayanidhi Stalin from appearing in courts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Sanatana Dharma’ remark: SC exempts Udhayanidhi Stalin from appearing in courts

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday exempted Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin from appearing personally in any case at various courts across multiple states over his alleged remark against ‘Sanatana Dharma’. “The petitioner may appear through his authorised representative in all courts and be granted exemption from personal appearance,” a bench headed by justice Sanjiv Khanna said as it agreed to …

'Udhayanidhi Stalin's Case Should Be Heard Outside Tamil Nadu': Supreme Court In 'Santana Dharma' Row
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Udhayanidhi Stalin's Case Should Be Heard Outside Tamil Nadu': Supreme Court In 'Santana Dharma' Row

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's petition seeking clubbing of criminal cases registered against him across multiple states over his controversial 'Sanatana Dharama' remarks. Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna while hearing his prayers, remarked that the cases will have to be go outside Tamil Nadu. Justice Khanna while passing the order remarked that the …

MK Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi to be made Tamil Nadu Deputy CM? Announcement likely soon
8 months, 1 week ago

MK Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi to be made Tamil Nadu Deputy CM? Announcement likely soon

Live Mint  

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu minister and Chief Minister MK Stalin's son, is likely to be made Deputy chief minister, according to various media reports that quoted sources as saying. Udhayanidhi Stalin's promotion to Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister had been decided long ago, but the announcement was delayed due to controversies surrounding the minister. While the decision on Udhayanidhi Stalin …

Sanatana Dharma remark: Udhayanidhi Stalin gets bail
9 months ago

Sanatana Dharma remark: Udhayanidhi Stalin gets bail

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who appeared before a Special Court in Bengaluru on Tuesday in connection with a case filed against him for his alleged controversial remarks on Sanatana Dharma, was granted bail. Udhayanidhi, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court, also the special court for trial of …

Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin In Case Registered Over His Remarks Against Sanatan Dharma
9 months ago

Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin In Case Registered Over His Remarks Against Sanatan Dharma

Live Law  

A city court in Bengaluru on Tuesday granted bail to Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in a case registered against him after his controversial remarks about Sanatana Dharma. The Minister had said that Sanatana Dharma was like HIV, AIDS, and Malaria, and rather than opposing it, it had to be eradicated. The DMK leader appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief …

Udayanidhi Stalin granted bail in case linked to 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remarks
9 months ago

Udayanidhi Stalin granted bail in case linked to 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remarks

India TV News  

A Bengaluru court on Tuesday granted bail to Tamil Nadu Minister Udayanidhi Stalin in a case pertaining to his 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' remark. Speaking at a conference in Chennai in September 2023, Stalin had triggered a stir by saying Sanatana Dharma was against social justice and equality and that it should be 'eradicated' like malaria and dengue. Congress is anti-Sanatan’: …

'Can't compare yourself to media': SC to Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatan Dharma remark
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Can't compare yourself to media': SC to Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatan Dharma remark

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday told Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin -- who is seeking clubbing of multiple FIRs against him over his Sanatam Dharma remark -- that he cannot be equated with journalists and media professionals because he made the comment of his own volition. The court made the remark after Stalin's lawyer argued that the Supreme …

Eradicate Sanatan remarks: SC questions Udhayanidhi Stalin's plea under writ jurisdiction for clubbing FIRs
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Eradicate Sanatan remarks: SC questions Udhayanidhi Stalin's plea under writ jurisdiction for clubbing FIRs

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who approached the Supreme Court seeking a club of multiple FIRs against him for his "eradicate Sanatan dharma" remark, was asked how can he approach the apex court under writ jurisdiction with his plea. A bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta told the minister that he could have filed a petition in …

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row | Bihar court summons Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks
1 year ago

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row | Bihar court summons Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks

The Hindu  

A court in Ara in Bihar took cognisance of a complaint on Tuesday and issued summons against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. A complaint was filed by an advocate, Dharnidhar Pandey, who claimed that Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin remarks had hurt the religious sentiments of crores of Hindus. …

DMK Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin Remarks On Sanatan Dharma Case
1 year ago

DMK Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin Remarks On Sanatan Dharma Case

ABP News  

A case has been registered in Bihar's Arrah against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on Sanatan Dharma, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday. Arrah, Bihar | Case registered under section 298 IPC against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over this remark on Sanatan Dharma — ANI March 12, 2024 DMK leader Stalin made remarks comparing 'Sanatana Dharma' to diseases …

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old
1 year ago

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old

Live Law  

The Madras High court has now removed the remarks made about the origin of caste system from its recent judgement in the pleas challenging the continuation of office of Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, Minister Sekar Babu and MP A Raja. In the judgment uploaded on March 6th, Justice Anita Sumanth had observed as under, "This Court agrees unequivocally that there are …

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row: Tamil Nadu minister’s statements were divisive, says HC
1 year ago

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row: Tamil Nadu minister’s statements were divisive, says HC

Hindustan Times  

Madras high court justice Anitha Sumanth who on Wednesday refrained from issuing a writ of quo warranto against Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his “Sanatana Dharma” released a detailed 107-page order on Thursday. Last September, Udhayanidhi, who is also the son of chief minister MK Stalin, in a public speech said that “Sanatana Dharma” must be eradicated like mosquito …

Madras HC dismisses petition against Udayanidhi Stalin over ‘Sanatana’ remark
1 year ago

Madras HC dismisses petition against Udayanidhi Stalin over ‘Sanatana’ remark

Live Mint  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday, March 6 refrained from issuing 'quo warranto' against Tamil Nadu Sports Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister PK Sekar Babu and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP A Raja over the remarks on ‘Sanatana Dharma’ and dismissed the petition. The petition questioned the authority of the three DMK leaders holding official posts when they had …

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi Stalin, A. Raja statements ‘perverse, divisive’, says Madras High Court
1 year ago

Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi Stalin, A. Raja statements ‘perverse, divisive’, says Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday observed that the statements made against Sanatana Dharma last year by Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nilgiris MP A. Raja were “perverse, divisive, contrary to constitutional principles and ideas and also tantamount to gross dis/misinformation.” However, the court’s observations came even as it disposed of a batch of …

Madras HC Refuses Pleas Against Udayanidhi Stalin Continuing In Public Office After 'Sanatan' Remarks
1 year ago

Madras HC Refuses Pleas Against Udayanidhi Stalin Continuing In Public Office After 'Sanatan' Remarks

ABP News  

Madras High Court on Wednesday refused pleas seeking quo warranto writs against Udhayanidhi Stalin, Sekar Babu and A Raja continuing in public office in light of the light of Sanatana Dharma row. Justice Anita Sumanth however said that by equating Sanatan Dharma to HIV, malaria, and dengue, Udhayanidhi Stalin acted against constitutional principles and spread misinformation, the Bar and Bench …

Court raps Stalin junior, A Raja for 'Sanatana' remarks, but gives them relief
1 year ago

Court raps Stalin junior, A Raja for 'Sanatana' remarks, but gives them relief

India Today  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday granted relief to DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, party MP A Raja and another DMK leader over their comments about "eradicating Sanatana Dharma". "Equating Sanatana Dharma to HIV, malaria, and dengue is against constitutional principles and amounts to spreading misinformation and is against constitutional principles and amounts to spreading misinformation," the High Court said. DMK …

Tamil Nadu Today | PM Modi campaigns in Chennai
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu Today | PM Modi campaigns in Chennai

The Hindu  

PM Modi in Chennai In his fourth visit to Tamil Nadu in the last three months and the second visit within a week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the core loading at India’s first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam near Chennai. Sanatana Dharma case | Should have realised consequences of remarks, SC tells Udhayanidhi The Supreme Court inclined to …

Sanatana Dharma case: Supreme Court to hear T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea to club FIRs in multiple States
1 year ago

Sanatana Dharma case: Supreme Court to hear T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea to club FIRs in multiple States

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday inclined to examine a plea by Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to club First Information Reports registered against him in multiple States over his remarks on ‘Sanatana Dharma’. Mr. Singhvi said there were instances in the past, in the cases of TV anchors Arnab Goswami, Amish Devgan and Nupur Sharma, when the top court had …

SC slams DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over remarks on Sanatana Dharma
1 year ago

SC slams DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed sharp disapproval of Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments on Sanatana Dharma. A bench consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was handling a petition filed by Udhayanidhi Stalin to combine the first information reports lodged in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka over the controversial remarks made …

Udayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatan Dharma comments abuse of right to free speech: SC
1 year ago

Udayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatan Dharma comments abuse of right to free speech: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday called Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udayanidhi Stalin’s comments in September that “Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated” an abuse of the right to free speech while asking him to be careful given his position as a Tamil Nadu minister. “There are cases against me in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, and Mumbai,” he said …

'Not A Layman, Should Know Consequences': SC To Hear Udhayanidhi Stalin's Plea To Club FIRs Over 'Sanatan' Remark
1 year ago

'Not A Layman, Should Know Consequences': SC To Hear Udhayanidhi Stalin's Plea To Club FIRs Over 'Sanatan' Remark

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear petition filed by the DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for clubbing of FIRs lodged against him over his remarks regarding "Sanatana Dharma." Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing for Udhayanidhi Stalin told the top court that several FIRs have been filed in Uttar Pradesh, Bangalore,Patna, Jammu, etc. and requested for the FIRs to …

'Abuse Of Article 19, 25 Rights' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's Comments On 'Sanatana Dharma'
1 year ago

'Abuse Of Article 19, 25 Rights' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's Comments On 'Sanatana Dharma'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed displeasure at Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks about 'Sanatana Dharma'. A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing a petition filed by Udhayanidhi Stalin seeking to club the first information reports registered in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka over the DMK leader's …

SC rebukes Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remark: 'You abuse...'
1 year ago

SC rebukes Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remark: 'You abuse...'

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his “eradicate Sanatan dharma” remark and said that he abused his right to freedom of speech and expression, and further asked why he has moved the court with his plea for clubbing together the FIRs filed against him. Udhayanidhi Stalin, a minister in the Tamil Nadu government, is …

Bengaluru court orders FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin and 3 others over ‘Eradicate Sanatana’ comments
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru court orders FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin and 3 others over ‘Eradicate Sanatana’ comments

Op India  

A Bengaluru court has ordered registration of a criminal case against Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and three others over the infamous ‘eradicate Sanatan’ comments. Special Court Judge J Preeth of the Bangalore Metropolitan Magistrate’s issued the order on Friday to lodge the case for insulting Sanatana Dharma at the “Eradicate Sanatan Conference” held in Chennai on 2 September 2023. …

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court for Sanatan dharma comment
1 year, 1 month ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court for Sanatan dharma comment

Hindustan Times  

After a massive political row over the comparison of Sanatan Dharma and dengue and malaria, a Bengaluru court has now summoned Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on March 4 acting on a complaint by a Bengaluru resident. At an event in September 2023, Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, compared Sanaran dharma with dengue, malaria …

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court over 'Sanatan Dharma' remarks, asked to appear on March 4
1 year, 1 month ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin summoned by Bengaluru court over 'Sanatan Dharma' remarks, asked to appear on March 4

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has been summoned by a Bengaluru court in connection with his remarks on 'Sanatana Dharma.' Udhayanidhi, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, sparked controversy last year when he compared Sanatana Dharma to "dengue" and "malaria." During a conference in September 2023, Udhayanidhi expressed views that Sanatana Dharma goes against social justice and …

Sanatana Dharma Row| Madras High Court Concludes Arguments On Pleas Questioning Continuation Of Ministers In Public Office
1 year, 4 months ago

Sanatana Dharma Row| Madras High Court Concludes Arguments On Pleas Questioning Continuation Of Ministers In Public Office

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday concluded arguments on the quo warranto petitions seeking to show under what authority Sports Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, HRCE Minister Sekar Babu, and MP A. Raja are continuing to hold public office in light of their recent remarks on 'Sanatana Dharma'. On Friday, Senior Advocate P Wilson, appearing for Udayanidhi Stalin argued that his statements …

Sanatana Dharma Row | Freedom Of Speech And Expression Is Above Freedom Of Religion: A Raja Argues Before Madras HC
1 year, 4 months ago

Sanatana Dharma Row | Freedom Of Speech And Expression Is Above Freedom Of Religion: A Raja Argues Before Madras HC

Live Law  

While arguing before the Madras High Court in the quo warranto pleas seeking to show under what authority Sports Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, HRCE Minister Sekar Babu, and MP A. Raja are continuing to hold public office in light of their recent remarks on 'Sanatana Dharma', Senior Counsel R Viduthalai, appearing for A Raja submitted that the freedom of speech and …

On what basis did you assume that Sanatana Dharma promotes caste system, Madras HC asks Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year, 4 months ago

On what basis did you assume that Sanatana Dharma promotes caste system, Madras HC asks Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday wanted to know the literature based on which Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin had understood Sanatana Dharma to be the one that promotes the caste system. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter Justice Anita Sumanth raised the question …

What Research Done To Understand 'Sanatana Dharma'? Madras High Court Asks Udhayanidhi Stalin To Produce Texts
1 year, 4 months ago

What Research Done To Understand 'Sanatana Dharma'? Madras High Court Asks Udhayanidhi Stalin To Produce Texts

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu Sports and Youth Development Minister Udayanidhi Stalin what research he had done to understand 'Sanatana Dharma' before making recent controversial remarks against it.Justice Anita Sumanth was hearing the Quo Warranto pleas seeking to show under what authority Sports Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, HRCW Minister Sekar Babu, and MP A. Raja. The …

'Will oppose Sanatan forever': Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterates his stand amid legal proceeding in Madras HC
1 year, 4 months ago

'Will oppose Sanatan forever': Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterates his stand amid legal proceeding in Madras HC

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday reiterated his stand on Sanatan Dharma saying he would not change his statement. There was nothing wrong in his remarks made in September on Sanatan Dharma, he said while answering a question on the Madras High Court's observation. High Court on the issue In a related petition, the court had …

Sanatana Dharma Row | Only Talked About Discriminatory Religious Practices, Article 25 Also Includes Right To Profess Atheism: Udhayanidhi Tells Madras HC
1 year, 5 months ago

Sanatana Dharma Row | Only Talked About Discriminatory Religious Practices, Article 25 Also Includes Right To Profess Atheism: Udhayanidhi Tells Madras HC

Live Law  

Replying to petitions challenging the authority with which Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, Sekar Babu and MP A Raja were continuing in public office in light of their remarks on Santana Dharma, the Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin informed the Madras High Court that he had great respect for all religions and had no intention to belittle or …

Sanatana Dharma Row | BJP IT Chief Amit Malviya Moves Madras High Court To Quash FIR For Allegedly Distorting Udayanidhi Stalin’s Remarks
1 year, 5 months ago

Sanatana Dharma Row | BJP IT Chief Amit Malviya Moves Madras High Court To Quash FIR For Allegedly Distorting Udayanidhi Stalin’s Remarks

Live Law  

The National Convenor of Bharathiya Janata Party’s IT Cell, Amit Malviya has approached the Madras High Court seeking to quash the FIR registered against him for allegedly distorting the remarks made by Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udayanidhi Stalin in the Sanatana Dharma row. Malviya has been charged with offences under Section 153, 153A, 504, and 505 …

Opinion: Features of Sanatana Dharma making it impossible to abolish
1 year, 5 months ago

Opinion: Features of Sanatana Dharma making it impossible to abolish

India Today  

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding the Sanatana Dharma controversy that began in Chennai last month and subsequently spread across the nation. Progressive writers and artists in Tamil Nadu convened at the Kamarajar Arena in Chennai, where Udhayanidhi Stalin addressed them, stating, "The title of this conference is very good. Sanatana Dharma is also like …

Tamil Nadu police lodge FIR against Abhijit Majumder for criticising Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu police lodge FIR against Abhijit Majumder for criticising Udhayanidhi Stalin

Op India  

More than three weeks after journalist and FirstPost columnist Abhijit Majumder wrote a critical piece on the anti-Hindu remarks of Tamil Nadu DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Tamil Nadu police reportedly lodged a First Information Report against him. Got a call from the media house I write and do TV for that 4 Tamil Nadu cops came looking for me …

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