Putting full-stop to the controversy over Suriya’s statement over NEET in which he spoke about judiciary as well, the Madras High Court has called the actor’s comments “unnecessary and unwarranted” but ruled that there would be no contempt proceedings.
The court said, “The utterances by the cine actor are unnecessary and unwarranted for being ignorant of the manner in which the entire judiciary of this state has served the interest of it’s citizens he state has been serving during this pandemic ….”
Reacting to this, Suriya posted, “I’m deeply moved by the institutional magnanimity of the Indian Judiciary. I have always held out judiciary in the highest esteem, which is the only hope for upholding the constitutional rights of our people. I’m humbled and inspired by the fairness and justice demonstrated by the Hon’ble High Court of Madras.”
Earlier, Justice SM Subramaniam said Suriya was in contempt of court over his comments on four candidates of NEET who died by suicide recently in Tamil Nadu.
Judge Balasubramaniam wrote to the Chief Justice: “The said statement in my considered opinion amounts to contempt of court as the integrity and devotion of the Hon’ble Judges as well as the Judicial System of our Great Nation are not only undermined but criticised in a bad shape, wherein there is a threat for the public confidence on the Judiciary.”
He added: “The statement reveals that the Hon’ble Judges are afraid of their own life and rendering justice through video conferencing. While- so, they have no morale to pass orders directing the students to appear for NEET Exam without fear.”
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