Tamil NaduThursday, 9 July 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Madras High Court stay on LoC against former Minister E.V. Velu: July 2026 interim order, DVAC case, and procedural points
The Madras High Court on July 9, 2026 stayed a Look Out Circular against former DMK Minister E.V. Velu and fixed July 15 for appearance before the investigating officer.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 9, 2026, the Madras High Court granted an interim stay on a Look Out Circular issued against former DMK Minister E.V. Velu in a DVAC case, while directing him to appear before the investigating officer on July 15, 2026.
Key specifics
- Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan passed the interim order on July 9, 2026.
- The petitioner was stated to be in Singapore for medical treatment and expected to return to India on July 12, 2026.
- The FIR challenged in court was registered on June 26, 2026 by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC).
- The court restrained the DVAC from taking coercive action until July 28, 2026, when its counter affidavit was expected.
- The case related to alleged payments to private contractors in the State Highways Department before road laying in many districts in 2022.
Exam lens
TNPSC Polity and governance question type: High Court, interim relief, FIR, LoC, DVAC procedure. Key facts: July 9, 2026 order, Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, July 15 appearance, July 28 counter affidavit, June 26 FIR. One-liner: Which court stayed the LoC and what were the key dates fixed in the case?