The Supreme Court has ordered a halt on new legal cases against Tamil Nadu minister Udaynidhi Stalin for his "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" statement unless permitted by the court. This decision comes amid multiple cases filed over his remarks comparing 'Sanatan Dharma' to diseases like coronavirus. The court has extended protection for Stalin from any coercive action related to these cases.
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