Archive · 23 Jan 2026
DMK Criticizes Madras High Court Ruling on Sanatana Dharma
The DMK, a political party in Tamil Nadu, is upset about a recent ruling by the Madras High Court.
The court said that a statement made by Udhayanidhi Stalin, a DMK leader, was hate speech.
Stalin had said that Sanatana Dharma, which some people associate with Hinduism, should be eradicated.
The DMK argues that the judge's personal beliefs should not have influenced the ruling.
The BJP, another political party, says the court's ruling shows that the DMK is against Hinduism and demands Stalin's removal from the cabinet.
The DMK responds by saying they support Hinduism and have ensured reservations for Hindus.
The court also quashed a case against a BJP leader who had allegedly distorted Stalin's remarks.
DMK criticizes Madras High Court for ruling that Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma were hate speech.
Justice S Srimathy's observation that Stalin's statement amounted to hate speech was contested by the DMK.
DMK argues that a judge's personal beliefs should not influence court rulings.
BJP's Piyush Goyal calls the High Court's ruling a rebuke to the DMK's anti-Hindu mindset and demands Stalin's removal.
DMK defends its stance, highlighting its support for Hinduism through reservations.
- Who
- DMK, Madras High Court, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Piyush Goyal, K Annamalai
- What
- Controversy over Madras High Court's ruling on Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks about Sanatana Dharma
- When
- Recent ruling, with Stalin's remarks made in September 2023
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- DMK criticizes the court's ruling, arguing that personal beliefs should not influence judgments, while BJP demands Stalin's removal for hate speech
DMK
BJP
Judicial Impartiality
DMK
The DMK argues that a judge's personal beliefs should not influence court rulings and that the Madras High Court's decision was biased.
BJP
The BJP supports the court's ruling, stating that Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks were hate speech and that he should be removed from the cabinet.
Communal Harmony
DMK
The DMK defends its stance, highlighting its support for Hinduism through reservations and denying allegations of anti-Hindu sentiment.
BJP
The BJP claims that Stalin's remarks are anti-national and divisive, demanding action against him for creating communal disharmony.
- Parties Involved
- DMK, Madras High Court, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Amit Malviya, Piyush Goyal, K Annamalai
- Controversial Statement
- Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on eradicating Sanatana Dharma
- Court's Observation
- Justice S Srimathy described Stalin's remarks as hate speech
- DMK's Stance
- Judges' personal beliefs should not influence rulings
- BJP's Response
- Piyush Goyal called the ruling a rebuke to DMK's anti-Hindu mindset and demanded Stalin's removal
- DMK's Defense
- DMK ensured 69% reservation for Hindus, supporting Hinduism
- Case Outcome
- 2023 case against Amit Malviya for distorting Stalin's remarks was quashed
- Date of Stalin's Remarks
- September 2023
Sources
Sanatana Dharma row: Judge’s personal belief should not influence orders, says DMK after HC ruling
Sanatan row: DMK describes as wrong Madras HC quashing FIR against Amit Malviya
Sanatana Dharma row: Piyush Goyal demands Udhayanidhi’s sacking from TN Cabinet
