Passing interim orders on a petition by Ramadoss seeking to quash the defamation case filed in the court of Principal District and Sessions Judge in Ariyalur, Justice P Devadoss also issued notice to the Public Prosecutor.
Ramadoss also sought a stay on the proceedings.
Public Prosecutor of Ariyalur filed the defamation complaint alleging that the speech made by Ramadoss at a public meeting in the town on February 7 last, amounted to defaming Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in discharging her official duty.