DMK MLA, 5 others seek pre-arrest bail over derogatory remarks

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Press Trust of India Coimbatore
Last Updated : Oct 05 2018 | 7:15 PM IST

Six DMK leaders, including local MLA N Karthik, have moved a court here seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed against them for alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

When the petitions came up for hearing Friday, the Principal District Judge In-Charge M Gunasekaran posted them to October 8 after the public prosecutor sought time.

The cases were registered last week against DMK organising secretary R S Bharathi, MP, the MLA and five others for their alleged provocative speeches and derogatory remarks during a public meeting at Perur here on September 26.

They have been charged with Indian Penal Code offences including promoting enmity between different groups and statements conducing to public mischief.

Barring Bharathi, the six local DMK leaders approached the court for anticipatory bail.

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First Published: Oct 05 2018 | 7:15 PM IST

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