Former MIC deputy president S Subramaniam obtained an interim ex-parte injunction from the High Court here today to restrain Vell Paari, the son of party chief S Samy Vellu, and two others from further publishing alleged defamatory articles against him.

Justice Zabariah Mohd Yusuf made the order in chambers after hearing submissions from Subramaniam's counsel, G Rajasingam and K Saraswathy.

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Subramaniam, who is Seputeh MIC division chairman, in his application for the injunction, said the publication of the alleged defamatory words had tarnished his reputation and good name.

On Aug 13, Subramaniam filed a RM100 million defamation suit against Vell Paari, who is the managing director of Tamil Nesan Sdn Bhd, Tamil Nesan Sdn Bhd, the owner and publisher of the Tamil Nesan daily, and the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, K.Pathmanabhan.

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In his statement of claim, Subramaniam who is contesting the deputy president post in the MIC election on Sept 12, claimed that the defendants had falsely and maliciously written and published defamatory words against him in an article in the newspaper on Aug 4.

Subramaniam said the article, among others, implied that he had acted against the interests of the MIC and BN in the 12th general election last year and that he had betrayed the party and the coalition.

He wants Vell Paari to retract the alleged defamatory words and issue an apology in the Tamil Nesan newspaper.

Subramaniam is also seeking damages for malice, the tort of conspiracy, exemplary and aggravated damages, interest, costs and other reliefs deemed fit by the court.

- Bernama