The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday stayed further proceedings before Judicial Magistrate IV in Tirunelveli against Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) leader Premalatha Vijayakanth in a case booked in 2016.
Justice G.R. Swaminathan also dispensed with the appearance of Ms. Premalatha before the Judicial Magistrate. A case was booked against her following a speech delivered during the 2016 election campaign in Tirunelveli, and a charge-sheet was filed before the Judicial Magistrate.
It was said that she allegedly told the public to demand at least ₹1 lakh from those who approached them with cash for votes. The petitioner said the allegations levelled against her were false. The case was adjourned till December 14.
