Today (1st April), the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case.
NEW DELHI: Today (1st April): The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who is facing charges in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case.
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Background
Balaji was arrested on June 14, 2034, by the ED in connection with a cash-for-jobs scam that took place during his tenure as the Transport Minister in a previous AIADMK government. The ED filed a 3,000-page charge sheet against Balaji on August 12 last year.
Previously, the High Court had dismissed Balaji’s bail plea on October 19. Additionally, a local court had rejected his bail petitions three times.
Now, with the Supreme Court set to hear his bail plea, there is a possibility of a fresh investigation of the case. The notice issued to the ED indicates that the court is seeking a response from the agency regarding the bail application.
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The money laundering case against Balaji and his bail plea have faced multiple rejections in lower courts.
A bail plea in a criminal case is a request made by the accused to be released from custody while awaiting trial. The court considers various factors, including the gravity of the charges, the likelihood of the accused influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence, and the accused’s past record, among other relevant factors, in determining whether to grant bail.
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