Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Will Non-Bailable Charges Make Bail Difficult? Explained

Published 4 August 2026 · india

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Will Non-Bailable Charges Make Bail Difficult? Explained Published By, Last Updated: August 04, 2026, 11:59 IST Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: While the case

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Will Non-Bailable Charges Make Bail Difficult? Explained Published By, Last Updated: August 04, 2026, 11:59 IST Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: While the case includes multiple charges, two provisions invoked against him are non-bailable. What this means? Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Apart from the two non-bailable provisions, police also invoked several other sections against Udhayanidhi Stalin in connection with the case. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin’s legal battle is set to move into the next phase after police booked him in connection with his controversial remarks during a DMK rally involving actor Trisha. While the case includes multiple charges, two provisions invoked against him- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 196 and Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act (TNPHW Act)- are non-bailable. What Does A Non-Bailable Offence Mean? In a non-bailable offence, an accused cannot claim bail as a matter of right.

The decision rests with the court, which examines factors such as the seriousness of the allegations, evidence collected during the investigation, the accused’s cooperation with authorities and the possibility of influencing witnesses. The classification does not mean that the accused will necessarily remain in custody throughout the case. Courts can grant bail depending on the merits of each case. Read more: From Obscenity To Provocation: Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces These Charges Over Trisha Remark Row Why Are BNS Section 196 And TNPHW Act Section 4 Important? The FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin includes BNS Section 196, which relates to promoting enmity between different groups. The provision covers speech, written statements, signs, electronic communication and other forms of expression that allegedly promote hatred, hostility or ill-will between groups. The second non-bailable provision invoked is Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, which deals with harassment of women.

This section was added after complaints over Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks during a Thanjavur rally, where supporters raised actor Trisha’s name while he was addressing the gathering. What Other Sections Have Been Invoked? Apart from the two non-bailable provisions, police also invoked several other sections against Udhayanidhi Stalin in connection with the case. These include BNS Section 192, which deals with giving provocation with the intent to cause a riot and BNS Section 352, which relates to intentional insult with the intention of provoking a breach of peace. Read more: Vijay’s TVK Moves Women’s Panel Over Udhayanidhi’s Trisha Remark, Calls It ‘Vulgar, Objectifying’ The DMK leader has also been booked under BNS Section 79, which covers words, gestures or acts allegedly intended to insult the modesty of a woman, along with BNS Section 296(b), which deals with the use of obscene words in or near a public place.