From Obscenity To Provocation: Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces These Charges Over Trisha Remark Row

Published 4 August 2026 · india

From Obscenity To Provocation: Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces These Charges Over Trisha Remark Row Published By, Last Updated: August 04, 2026, 11:42 IST Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested

From Obscenity To Provocation: Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces These Charges Over Trisha Remark Row Published By, Last Updated: August 04, 2026, 11:42 IST Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Udhayanidhi Stalin was booked under BNS Section 352, which deals with intentional insult with the intention of provoking a breach of peace. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Police invoked seven sections of the BNS along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Trouble mounted for Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin after police booked him under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act over his controversial remarks during a DMK rally in Thanjavur involving actor Trisha. The DMK leader was booked under charges ranging from promoting enmity and provoking riots to intentional insult, alleged insult to a woman’s modesty, obscenity and criminal intimidation. The case also includes a provision under the IT Act related to the electronic transmission of obscene material. What Are Charges Against Udhayanidhi Stalin? Police invoked seven sections of the BNS along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.

BNS Section 196: Promoting Enmity Between Groups Section 196 deals with promoting enmity between different groups. The provision covers speech, writing, signs, electronic communication and other forms of expression that allegedly promote hatred, hostility or ill-will between groups on grounds such as religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste or community. Read more: Vijay’s TVK Moves Women’s Panel Over Udhayanidhi’s Trisha Remark, Calls It ‘Vulgar, Objectifying’ BNS Section 192: Provocation With Intent To Cause Riot The case also includes BNS Section 192, which deals with intentionally giving provocation with the aim of causing a riot. This section applies when an act or statement is alleged to have the potential to incite public disorder or trigger a violent response. BNS Section 352: Intentional Insult To Provoke Breach Of Peace Udhayanidhi Stalin was booked under BNS Section 352, which deals with intentional insult with the intention of provoking a breach of peace. The provision covers situations where alleged words or actions are claimed to be capable of disturbing public order. BNS Section 79: Word, Gesture Or Act Intended To Insult Modesty Of Woman Another section invoked against the DMK leader is BNS Section 79, which relates to words, gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman.