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Release Udhayanidhi after questioning, Madras HC tells police
['Nt Bureau']
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Chennai, Aug 4:The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the police to release today itself on station bail after questioning, Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and DMK Youth Wing Chief Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was arrested for allegedly making misogynist and double entendre remarks against Chief Minister Vijay and a popular actress during a protest meeting at Thanjavur on Cauvery and Mekedatu rows yesterday.
The AG also said that Udhayanidhi, who is also a former Deputy Chief Minister and son of former CM and DMK President M.K.Stalin, would be released on station bail immediately after questioning.
He further submitted that the government’s intention was only to protect the interests of women.
The court observed that since the petition was one for anticipatory bail, it would not be maintainable after the arrest.
However, the court said that considering the materials placed before it, it could even grant bail.