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Today, On 2nd December, The Supreme Court has raised concerns over Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji’s bail, granted just before his ministerial appointment. The court will investigate potential witness intimidation linked to his new role amid ongoing cash-for-jobs scam allegations. Balaji’s influential position may hinder witness cooperation regarding serious money laundering claims.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Today (Oct 24) approached the Karnataka High Court challenging the special court’s order granting bail to former Karnataka minister B Nagendra, who was arrested on July 12 in connection with the Valmiki Corporation scam case. A special court in Bengaluru had recently granted bail to the former minister, who was arrested by the ED on July 12 in connection with the Valmiki Corporation scam case.
The Ex-Minister is the first person to be prosecuted under Section 165 in post-independent Singapore. Indian-origin former Transport Minister S. Iswaran was handed a one-year jail sentence on Thursday (October 3, 2024) after he pleaded guilty to five charges relating to corruption and blocking of justice in the High Court on September 24.
Today, 2nd May, The Calcutta High Court expressed serious concerns over delays in granting sanctions to prosecute individuals accused in the school jobs case. It emphasized the need for timely decisions to ensure efficient justice delivery and accountability. The court criticized the wilful delays and highlighted the potential for obstruction of the trial process, indicating a lack of institutional support for a fair trial.
Today, the Madras High Court allowed the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals against Chief Minister Stalin and Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan, emphasizing the right of litigants to abandon a case. This decision follows a history of legal battles related to alleged irregularities in the construction of a Legislative Assembly-Secretariat complex.
The Karnataka High Court Today (March 14th) issued a notice to the State government after a PIL opposed naming public places in Davanagere after Minister SS Mallikarjun and his father, Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa. This action followed a previous court ruling against naming public properties after living politicians, raising concerns about political influence in public spaces.
The Madras High Court has raised concerns about V Senthil Balaji’s tenure as a DMK minister despite his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on money laundering charges, sparking a debate on political accountability and the treatment of public officials in legal matters. This case underscores the delicate balance between individual rights and the standards of conduct for government office holders.