Hate Speech Case Against VCK Chief Thol Thirumavalavan Quashed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against Thol Thirumavalavan, chief of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), in an alleged hate speech case. The Court held that the prosecution failed to comply with mandatory legal requirements under Section 196(1A) CrPC and also failed to file the final report within the legally prescribed limitation period. Background Of The Case The case originated from a complaint filed in 2019 by…