The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Madras High Court order. This order shields former minister EV Velu from coercive action. The High Court had previously directed Velu to join the ongoing investigation. The state government argued against the blanket embargo on arrest. Velu's counsel stated prosecution followed a change in Tamil Nadu's government.

Supreme Court upholds High Court's protection for ex-DMK Minister E.V. Velu in highways scam, directing cooperation in ongoing investigation.

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Madras High Court order. This order shields former minister EV Velu from coercive action. The High Court had previously directed Velu…