Periyar University VC's Plea to Quash FIR Adjourned by Madras HC: Key Points

 

Case: A petition filed by Periyar University Vice-Chancellor (VC) R Jagannathan seeking to quash an FIR registered against him.

Hearing: The case was adjourned by the Madras High Court on Friday, January 19th, for further submissions.

Main Arguments:

• Petitioner (VC):
  • Established Periyar University Technology Entrepreneurship and Research Foundation (PUTER) with State approval and funding.
  • PUTER is registered under section 8 of companies, making claims of personal gain baseless.
  • Agenda for PUTER submitted to State and university authorities for approval.
  • No funds transferred to PUTER yet.
• Police:
  • PUTER established without necessary permissions from State and university syndicate.
  • Motive is suspected to be personal gain in retirement.
  • Violation of Periyar University Act and rule 9.
  • MOUs signed with private entities and funds transferred.
  • VC used abusive language and caste-based slurs against complainant.

FIR Charges:

• Various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
• Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) (SC/ST) Act, 1989.

Next Steps:

• Further submissions expected on January 19th.
• Court will then decide whether to quash the FIR or allow police investigation to proceed.
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