Palani Math land case: HC to pass orders on anticipatory bail petition of suspended Sub-Registrar on August 5
The Madras High Court is set to rule on an anticipatory bail petition for a suspended Sub-Registrar involved in a fraudulent land registration case in Palani. The CB-CID police are actively investigating the illegal sale of land belonging to a local temple.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption and land fraud involving government officials and religious properties in India.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has posted the anticipatory bail petition filed by suspended Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian, one of the accused in the case pertaining to fraudulent registration of Palani Math land, to Wednesday for orders.
Justice K. Rajasekar heard the arguments in the case on Tuesday and posted the matter for orders. The court also heard the anticipatory bail petition filed by document writer Jeyaprakash who is apprehending arrest by the CB-CID police.
On July 17, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court granted interim bail, till August 4, to Justin Manikandan Subramanian. He was directed to report before the CB-CID police from July 27 till August 3 and co-operate in the investigation.
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