Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi seeks bail in alleged ₹100-crore bribery case
He also challenged his arrest, alleging non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures
- ✓He also challenged his arrest, alleging non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures
- ✓He further contended that the police had failed to comply with the procedure prescribed under Section 36 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
- ✓The bail petition will come up for hearing before the special court for cases under Prevention of Corruption Act on Thursday (October 29).
DMK leader and former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who was arrested on Monday (October 26, 2026) in connection with a case of alleged cheating over ₹100 crore from private schools, has filed a petition seeking bail.
He also challenged his arrest, alleging non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures and reiterating that the FIR itself was registered without the prior approval required under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
He was arrested by the Chennai Central Crime Branch police in a case involving alleged financial fraud on private school administrators by promising to secure government approvals for them. In his bail petition, he alleged that the grounds of arrest were not communicated to him and that no arrest memorandum was issued.
He further contended that the police had failed to comply with the procedure prescribed under Section 36 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. He also denied being a flight risk, stating that there was no material to suggest that he would abscond, tamper with evidence, or influence witnesses.
Citing his lack of criminal antecedents and his medical condition, pancreatitis, he sought bail. The bail petition will come up for hearing before the special court for cases under Prevention of Corruption Act on Thursday (October 29).
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 28 October 2026 |