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Chennai councillor seeks bail after allegedly abusing CM Vijay at DMK event
A corporation councillor has approached the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail after a case was registered against her for allegedly abusing and body shaming Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Her counsel indicated to the court that she is willing to express regret for her remarks made at a DMK women's wing meeting.
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The councillor approached the Madras High Court on Tuesday seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case registered following her speech at a DMK women's wing event held in Chennai on October 7, 2026. The case was filed based on allegations that she made abusive comments and body-shamed the Chief Minister during her address at the party gathering.
During the proceedings before the high court, the councillor's legal counsel indicated that his client was prepared to express regret for her remarks. The counsel's statement suggested a conciliatory approach to the matter, though the specific nature of the comments and their context remained unclear from the court proceedings.
The anticipatory bail petition comes as a preemptive measure to protect the councillor from arrest in the ongoing case. Such petitions are typically filed when an individual apprehends possible arrest in connection with criminal charges and seeks advance assurance that they will not be taken into custody without opportunity to approach a court.
The Madras High Court's decision on the bail application is awaited. The case reflects ongoing political tensions in Tamil Nadu and highlights incidents arising from public political events and speeches in the state.