DMK chief Karunanidhi appears in court; hearing adjourned

January 18, 2016 10:41

The defamation case against DMK chief M Karunanidhi, who appeared before the session court on Monday, has been adjourned.

The court fixed the next date for hearing on March 10

The criminal defamation charge was filed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa.

With election fever rising in Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi in court promised to be more than just a regular court hearing.

Jayalalithaa had filed cases against Karunanidhi and the editor of Ananda Vikatan for allegedly publishing defamatory articles against her.

An article titled 'Manthri-Thanthri', which appeared in DMK's mouthpiece Murasoli on November 21, allegedly maligned the reputation of the Chief Minister.

Karunanidhi said that the case is an attempt "to threaten publications that don't support the ruling AIADMK."

According to a report in The Hindu, Karunanidhi decided to appear before the court against the advice of his lawyers who suggested that he obtain an interim stay on the proceedings.

On Sunday, party's legal wing secretary, R Girirajan, issued a circular exhorting party lawyers to be present in the principal sessions court 'with coat and gown' when their leader appears in court at 10am on Monday, The Times of India reported.

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