MMK to appeal Jawahirullah’s conviction in Supreme Court

Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) plans to appeal the conviction of its president, Prof. M.H. Jawahirullah, and leader Hyder Ali in a foreign funds case to the Supreme Court. The Madras High Court recently upheld their one-year sentences. The case dates back to 2011, involving funds received by the Kovai Muslim Relief Fund for victims of violence in 1997. The MMK claims the charges stem from political motives linked to their opposition to the BJP. The CBI initially investigated the case, leading to the convictions. The court ruled that the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was violated, despite arguments that the donations were from Indians abroad. The Supreme Court appeal is now pending.