Remarks against Periyar: HC declines to club FIRs against Seeman

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Chennai: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman.s plea to club all FIRs registered against him in different districts for his offensive remarks against Periyar was rejected by Madras high court on Tuesday.
Justice G K Ilanthirayan said such an omnibus order cannot be issued when the petitioner doesn't even know the contents of the FIRs and without impleading the police stations concerned.
"On perusal of the petition, it is seen that without even knowing the contents of the FIR and without adding the police stations and the complainants, the petition has been filed seeking omnibus relief. Therefore, this omnibus prayer cannot be considered for any relief," the judge said.
According to Seeman, around 50 FIRs were registered against him for a speech delivered by him on Jan 8 at Vadalur, Cuddalore district, against Periyar. He said that since the members of a particular political outfit did not like the remarks made by him, they preferred complaints against him in various police stations.
Seeman further submitted that when he received the notices under Section 35(3)(5) of the BNSS, he inquired about the details of the exact allegations with the police official, who refused to divulge the information. He argued that the nature of allegations was not communicated to him under Section 35(3)(5) of the BNSS, thus violating his fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution.
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