SC issues notice to T.N. on bail plea of accused in Palani math land fraud case
K. Vellathurai is challenging the Madras High Court’s dismissal of his bail plea, while the State has filed an intervention plea
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the State of Tamil Nadu regarding a petition filed by K. Vellathurai, one of the accused in a case involving the fraudulent registration of land at the Palani math. The case centers around the alleged illegal sale of 1.40 acres of land belonging to Dhandapani Swamy Math. Vellathurai argued that he was a legitimate purchaser with no intention of enriching himself through the transaction.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed his bail plea on August 31, 2026, citing the ongoing investigation. The Court had previously deferred Vellathurai's bail plea on September 25, 2026, stating that the pending special leave petition would not impede the State's right to continue the investigation. In July 2026, four accused, including Vellathurai, were arrested by the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) in connection with the deal.
Subsequent arrests included Justin Manikandan Subramanian, D. Murugadass, D. Sethupathi, and S. Anwardeen. Vellathurai contended that his participation in the land transaction was bona fide and free from any motive to financially benefit from it.
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