A court has acquitted DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister K. Ponmudy in a case over alleged derogatory remarks against a religion, after the complainant withdrew the petition, according to the report.

The case stemmed from a complaint filed by a BJP councillor, who alleged that Ponmudy’s speech promoted hatred and ill-will towards the Hindu religion.

With the petition withdrawn, the court closed the matter and acquitted Ponmudy in the case.