Radhakrishnan was taken into police custody today shortly after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan rejected the plea, which was filed in connection with a case registered over the former minister's allegedly defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay during a DMK public meeting held at Athoor in Thoothukudi district on June 20.

Anitha Radhakrishnan files for anticipatory bail after objectionable remarks against Chief Minister during a public meeting in Thoothukudi.

Anita Radhakrishnan denied anticipatory bail saying a senior legislator shouldn't have made such remarks against Chief Minister Vijay.

Tiruchendur MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested in Thoothukudi for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The Madras High Court dismissed…