Son’s application to have Samy Vellu undergo mental check-up approved

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has allowed an application by Datuk Seri S. Vell Paari to have his father, former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu, undergo a mental health check.

Vell Paari made the application in a suit he filed against Samy Vellu to determine whether the latter’s mental state would cause him to be unable to manage himself and his affairs.Justice Wong Chee Lin allowed the application in accordance with Section 52 of the Mental Health Act here yesterday after hearing submissions in chambers from both parties.