Jaya files defamation case against Stalin

Stalin allegedly raised slogans against her and the Speaker outside the Assembly

Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Jul 30 2014 | 3:41 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today filed a criminal defamation case against DMK Treasurer and party's floor leader in the state assembly, M.K. Stalin, for allegedly raising slogans against her and the Speaker outside the Assembly.

City Public Prosecutor M.L. Jagan filed the case on behalf of the Chief Minister,in the Principal Sessions Court,Chennai.

In his petition, the CPP submitted that DMK MLAs, including Stalin, were evicted from the Assembly on July 22.

After addressing reporters outside the Assembly, Stalin and other DMK MLAs shouted slogans against the Chief Minister and Speaker,it was submitted.
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First Published: Jul 30 2014 | 3:17 PM IST

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