Tamil NaduThursday, 16 July 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Madras High Court nullifies Palani math land sale deed over 1.35 acres in Dindigul district
On 15 July 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court declared a sale deed for 1.35 acres of Palani math land null and void and sent the matter for further hearing on 17 July.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 July 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court declared null and void a sale deed concerning 1.35 acres of land belonging to Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam in Palani, Dindigul district.
Key specifics
- The land extent in dispute was 1.35 acres in Palani, Dindigul district.
- The order was passed by a Division Bench of Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Sakthivel.
- The Bench allowed the appeal filed by Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam against a Single Bench order.
- The Sub-Registrar in-charge, Justin Manikandan Subramanian, and District Registrar Sasikala were suspended after the registration issue.
- Justice K. Rajasekar posted the matter for further hearing on 17 July 2026.
Exam lens
TN judiciary and temple land question, Madurai Bench, 15 July 2026, 1.35 acres, Palani, Dindigul, Division Bench — TNPSC may ask the court, district, and the legal outcome.