Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) leader M.H.Jawahirullah on Monday requested the Madras High Court not to take contempt of court action against actor Surya as it would impact freedom of expression.

In a statement issued here, Jawahirullah said a judge has written to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court A.P. Sahi seeking contempt of court action against actor Surya for his comments.