MPs file case against A-G

According to them, Theethan 8212; by addressing a press conference on July 31 where he commented on the state8217;s financial position during 2003-2004 when the audit report had not yet been placed in the Assembly 8212; had committed a 8216;8216;constitutional impropriety8217;8217;.

8216;8216;He had deliberately entangled himself in a political thicket and acted as a mouthpiece of some persons with the sole aim of presenting distorted versions to besmirch the image of the Tamil Nadu government,8217;8217; the MPs said.

They also made an interim plea to restrain Theethan from speaking to the press. The Additional Solicitor General, V.T. Gopalan, gave an undertaking that Theethan would not address any press conferences. After accepting the notice issued by the court, Gopalan sought time to file counter.