Former minister V Senthil Balaji has filed a plea in the special court seeking discharge from the Enforcement Directorate’s money-laundering case, while maintaining that the allegations against him lack evidence and are unsubstantiated. The judge has accepted the plea and asked the ED to respond by March 4, extending Balaji’s judicial remand till then.
In Chennai, actor-politician S Ve Shekher has been sentenced to one month in jail and fined Rs 15,000 for making derogatory remarks about women journalists in 2018. The court’s decision marks a significant moment in addressing gender-based discrimination online. Despite this, Shekher has the opportunity to challenge the verdict in the Madras High Court by paying the fine.
The Madras High Court is set to make a decision on the controversial Formula 4 night race in Chennai’s city center, following public interest litigation. Scheduled for February 16, the ruling is pivotal after the race’s postponement, sparking debate on its necessity. Organizers emphasize economic benefits, while petitioners question the choice over established circuits.
The Madras High Court facilitated the Tamil Nadu government’s reclamation of 1.54 acres of land in Chennai, previously under private control since 1861. The court’s intervention led to the successful transfer of the land to Chennai Metro Rail Limited, concluding a lengthy legal battle. The government’s ownership was confirmed, emphasizing the principle of estoppel.