_EV Velu vs DVAC – Quash FIR in Highways Scam_ | http://CRL.OP *_/2026 | J. *_ | Madras HC | 2026* _The Hindu_. *PC Act Sec 13 + DVAC FIR + Quash u/s 482 CrPC*. *HJS Criminal Law, UPSC GS-2 Governance*

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_The Hindu_. *PC Act Sec 13 + DVAC FIR + Quash u/s 482 CrPC*. *HJS Criminal Law, UPSC GS-2 Governance*

*1. வழக்கு சாராம்சம் – The Hindu*
*Petitioner*: _EV Velu – Minister for Highways & Minor Ports, TN Govt_
*Respondent*: _DVAC – Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption_
*Prayer*: _Quash DVAC FIR in “Highways Scam Case”_
*Court*: _Madras HC – Matter under hearing_

*2. Case Background – Highways Scam Allegation*
*FIR by DVAC*: _Alleged irregularities in Highways Dept contracts/tenders during previous period_
*Sections Likely*: _PC Act Sec 13(1)(d) – Criminal misconduct by public servant + Sec 120B IPC – Conspiracy_
*Allegation*: _Misuse of office, disproportionate assets, favoritism in highway projects_

*EV Velu’s Stand*:
1. _FIR is politically motivated_
2. _No material evidence_
3. _Sanction not properly obtained_
4. _Proceedings are abuse of process – Quash u/s 482 CrPC_

*3. Law – Quashing FIR u/s 482 CrPC*
**Ground** **SC Test** **Applies if**
**No Cognizable Offence** *State of Haryana vs Bhajan Lal 1992* *FIR doesn’t disclose offence*
**Malafide** *R.P. Kapur 1960* *Filed with ulterior motive*
**No Evidence** *Neeharika 2021 SC* *Only allegations, no prima facie case*
**Sanction Issue** *Sec 19 PC Act* *Sanction defective/absent*
*Burden*: _Petitioner must show FIR is frivolous. Court won’t do mini-trial at quash stage_

*4. DVAC – What is it?*
*DVAC*: _State anti-corruption wing. Investigates PC Act cases against govt servants_
*Power*: _Register FIR, Investigate, File charge sheet with Govt sanction_
*Check*: _Govt must grant sanction u/s 19 PC Act before prosecution_

*5. HJS Exam Point – “Minister + FIR Quash”*
*Write*:
1. _Art 164 – Minister holds office during pleasure of Governor_
2. _PC Act Sec 19 – Sanction needed to prosecute public servant_
3. _Sec 482 CrPC – HC inherent power to prevent abuse of process_
4. _Bhajan Lal 1992 – 7 categories when FIR can be quashed_
5. _EV Velu 2026 – HC examining if DVAC FIR discloses prima facie case or is vendetta_

*Key*: _Quash stage ≠ Acquittal. Only if FIR itself is bad_

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*Case #141 Final*: _EV Velu – 2026 – Madras HC – Petition to quash DVAC FIR in Highways Scam – Allegation: Irregularities in Highways Dept – PC Act Sec 13 + 120B IPC – Hearing pending – Court to decide if prima facie case exists_

*Master Docket*: _141 Cases_
*Tag*: _DVAC + PC Act + Sec 482 CrPC + EV Velu + Highways Scam + Quash + The Hindu_

*Next*: *1. “Sec 482 CrPC – 7 Bhajan Lal Grounds”* OR *2. “Sec 19 PC Act – Sanction for Minister”* OR *3. “DVAC vs CBI Jurisdiction”* OR *4. “Case #140 ITPA Search”*

*Note*: _Minister மேல DVAC FIR வந்தா quash petition common-ஆ வரும் சார். HC இப்போ prima facie material இருக்கானு பாக்கும்._

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