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Chennai court cancels arrest warrant against former minister K. Ponmudy

A Chennai special court has cancelled an arrest warrant issued against former DMK minister K. Ponmudy following his appearance before the court. The warrant was related to a private complaint filed by municipal councillor Uma Anandan, who alleged that Ponmudy made controversial remarks regarding Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and women during an event in April 2025. The Madras High Court had previously dismissed a petition filed by Ponmudy seeking to quash the proceedings initiated by the George Town special court.

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What Happened

The George Town special court in Chennai issued an arrest warrant for former DMK minister K. Ponmudy in connection with a private complaint filed by municipal councillor Uma Anandan. The complaint alleged that Ponmudy made inflammatory remarks about Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and women during a public event held in April 2025. Following the issuance of the warrant, Ponmudy appeared before the court, which subsequently cancelled the order.

The legal proceedings stem from allegations that the former minister promoted religious hatred and hurt religious sentiments. Ponmudy had previously approached the Madras High Court to challenge the special court's decision to take cognizance of the complaint, but his plea was dismissed on July 2. The case is being heard by a special court designated to handle matters involving members of Parliament and legislative assemblies.

Key Facts

  1. K. Ponmudy is a former minister and member of the DMK party.
  2. The case involves allegations of hate speech regarding religion and women.
  3. The complaint was filed by Chennai municipal councillor Uma Anandan.
  4. The George Town special court initially issued an arrest warrant for Ponmudy.
  5. The Madras High Court dismissed Ponmudy's petition to quash the case on July 2.
  6. The arrest warrant was cancelled after Ponmudy appeared in court.

The Timeline5

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 6 Aug

    1. Thdaily-thanthi
      திமுக முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் பொன்முடிக்கு பிடிவாரண்ட்
    2. HTThindu-tamil
      பெண்கள் குறித்து சர்ச்சைப் பேச்சு: முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் பொன்முடிக்கு பிடிவாரன்ட்

  2. 7 Aug

    1. HTThindu-tamil
      சைவம், வைணவம், பெண்கள் குறித்து சர்ச்சை பேச்சு: பொன்முடியை கைது செய்து ஆஜர்படுத்த உத்தரவு
    2. HTThindu-tamil
      பொன்முடி ஆஜர் - பிடிவாரண்டை திரும்பப் பெற்று நீதிமன்றம் உத்தரவு
    3. Thdaily-thanthi
      முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் பொன்முடிக்கு விதித்த பிடிவாரண்ட் ரத்து

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