Chennai, July 29:
With no breakthrough in the assault case involving Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Maria Wilson, the Madras High Court Mediation Centre on Tuesday directed him, his brother and his wife to appear again on August 12.
Advocate Haja Mokaideen Kisti, speaking to reporters said that despite multiple rounds of mediation, both sides have not been able to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution
“Today’s mediation session lasted for over an hour, but no settlement could be reached. The matter has now been adjourned to August 12, and both parties have been directed to appear in person once again,” he said.
The dispute traces back to an incident on August 8, 2022, when Wilson allegedly entered her brother’s residence in Ezhil Nagar, Puducherry, and assaulted him and his wife, Caroline. Following the complaint, the Lawspet police registered a case, which is currently pending before a Puducherry criminal court.
Seeking to quash the proceedings, Wilson had approached the Madras High Court. The court, however, referred the matter to its Mediation Centre to explore the possibility of an amicable resolution on the request of the Minister.
Accordingly, three rounds of mediation have been held so far at the High Court campus. While the earlier two sessions also ended without consensus, the third round held on Tuesday before mediator Justice Balasubramaniam also failed to break the deadlock.
“With differences persisting between the parties, the Mediation Centre has decided to continue efforts and has posted the matter for further talks next month,” the advocate added.