Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption vs E.V. Velu and E.V. Kumaran — Lake bed mining case

Updates

1. News17 Oct 2026

   Former DMK Minister E.V. Velu, son E.V. Kumaran seek anticipatory bail in lake bed mining case

   Justice V. Lakshminarayanan grants time till October 13, 2026, for the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to file its written objections

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A former minister and his son asked the court for protection from arrest regarding mining allegations.

   Who:

   E.V. Velu and E.V. Kumaran are the individuals seeking bail, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption is the agency, and the Madras High Court is where the matter is filed.

   When:

   Reported on 17 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   They are seeking anticipatory bail, which is a court order to prevent arrest before being taken into custody, regarding a lake bed mining case.

   What it means:

   The court will now consider their request to remain free while the investigation into the alleged illegal mining continues.

   The Hindu
2. News14 Oct 2026

   EV Velu Case| "We did not do that" - Police provide sensational response in EV Velu case

   "We did not do that" - Police provide sensational response in EV Velu case#evvelu #dmkvstvk #evvelucase

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The police stated they did not take a specific action regarding the investigation.

   Who:

   The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption is the investigating agency, and E.V. Velu and E.V. Kumaran are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The police provided this response in court to address claims about their actions in the lake bed mining case.

   What it means:

   The court must now consider this response as it reviews the status of the ongoing legal matter.

   Thanthi TV