"Fringe Elements Wearing Masks Of NGOs, Human Rights Organisations And Political Groups Creating Unrest": Justice Kirubakaran Of Madras HC,Justice Hemalatha Dissents [Read Order]

While hearing the Bail plea of an alleged member of the banned organization called "Tamil Nadu Liberation Army", Justice N. Kirubakaran of the Madras High Court on Friday (18th September) offered some intense observations against "fundamentalists" and "extremists" acting "against the very integrity of our nation and public welfare.""This kind of fringe elements are stated to be more active in Tamil Nadu and wearing the masks of NGOs, Human Rights Organisations and political groups are trying to create unrest in Tamil Nadu by way of continuous propaganda through media especially social media instigating the people to protest, creating fear psychosis and spreading hatred among the masses. However, it is to be noted that many of the NGOs and Human Rights Organizations are really doing yeomen service to the people.Allegedly, the accused before the Court, was found to be indulged in various acts of violence disturbing the peace and tranquillity in the society in the name of the language, culture and separate country. In the process, he, along with the other members of his organization, caused the destruction of public and private properties apart from endangering the lives of people.After perusing the pamphlet, allegedly prepared by the Appelant/Accused, calling for "Liberation of Tamil Nadu" and "Tamil Language", Justice Kirubakaran observed,"This kind of fringe elements are stated to be more active in Tamil Nadu and wearing the masks of NGOs, Human Rights Organisations and political groups are trying to create unrest in Tamil Nadu by way of continuous propaganda through media especially social media instigating the people to protest, creating fear psychosis and spreading hatred among the masses. However, it is to be noted that many of the NGOs and Human Rights Organizations are really doing yeomen service to the people" (emphasis supplied)Justice Kirubakaran further said,"When these elements take "Tamil Culture", "Tamil Race" and "Tamil Language" as weapons for their sinister plans, the Governments should be careful enough to see that no action of the Government would pave way for or strengthen the propaganda made by these elements especially, with regard to emotive language issues. Already political parties are waiting to make use of such positions to arouse linguistic chauvinism to harvest political dividends." (emphasis supplied)Anti-national Movements on the rise: Justice KirubakaranFurther, Justice Kirubakaran opined that many "antinational movements" have been emerging in India and they are continuously contained by the Governments with the help of the people.Justice Kirubakaran, in an attempt to clarify and elaborate on what he meant by "anti-national movements", said,"Violence, Destruction, Militancy, Assassinations, chaos, anarchy, mutiny, riots, Creation of conflicts based on religion, race and language, Secession, Separatism are synonymous with anti-national and separatist movements which are active in India to disintegrate our country by soft and violent militancy"He went ahead and even compared such "anti-national movements" with other violent movements namely, 'Khalistan Movement', 'National Liberation Front of Tripura', 'Nagaland Liberation', 'United Liberation Front of Assam, (ULFA)' and 'People Liberation Army of Manipur'.Without placing any caveat, he even said that "our country is facing more danger in the hands of elements within the country rather than enemy countries. Therefore, the Government, as well as the people, should be very cautious about those elements.""Some Organisations…"Justice Kirubakaran made some general remarks about "some organisations" to make a point that these organisations, who claim to fight for the rights of the people, themselves do not have any faith in the system.Justice Kirubakaran was of the view that some of the organizations in the name of fighting for the rights of the people always raise their voice for rights, forgetting about corresponding duties. These people, in effect, they also do not have any faith in the system.Further, he remarked,"They always support separatists, secessionists forces and those who celebrate our enemy countries and criminals in the name of violation of human rights. Sometimes, these groups themselves make anti-national comments making use of "Right to Expression" and "Freedom of Expression"."The lovers of the neighbouring nation"Justice Kirubakaran, while citing an example, which was unusual in an interesting way, aimed to explain, in brief though, as to "who are the lovers of the neighbouring nation."He said,"The recent Galwan Valley conflict between India and a neighbouring country exposed people who are lovers of the neighbouring nation, as they openly support the enemy country. The shocking fact is that many such elements cropped up in the media to spread distorted news and exaggerate minor incidents." (emphasis supplied)He further opined,"They are not giving straight forward NEWS and only disseminate their VIEWS with the...

"Fringe Elements Wearing Masks Of NGOs, Human Rights Organisations And Political Groups Creating Unrest": Justice Kirubakaran Of Madras HC,Justice Hemalatha Dissents [Read Order]

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