Today, On 11th July, In the cash-for-jobs scam case involving V Senthil Balaji, the Supreme Court said, “We will not expunge anything… no question of entertaining any review.” The Court clarified the observations won’t affect the ongoing trial.
The Supreme Court of India warned Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji that his bail in a money laundering case could be revoked if he does not resign. The court expressed concerns about witness intimidation linked to his ministerial position and noted it might have erred in granting bail due to his reappointment shortly thereafter.
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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.
In September, the Supreme Court granted bail to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Tamil Nadu’s ex-Transport Minister V. Senthil Balaji, citing prolonged imprisonment and Article 21 rights violations. The Court also continued hearings on the K.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case, addressing doctor protests, women lawyers’ safety, and gender equity in work conditions. It ruled that mere possession of child pornography is punishable under POCSO, accepted an apology from a Karnataka HC judge for inappropriate remarks, and heard arguments about bulldozer demolitions and Fundamental Duties. Lastly, the Court celebrated its 75th anniversary with reflections on book bans, gender in the judiciary, and bench allocation practices.
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Today, On 20th August, The Supreme Court is expected to deliver a decision on Senthil Balaji’s bail plea today. Balaji, a former minister facing charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been seeking bail. The court heard arguments on the delay in providing documents and the possibility of appointing a government lawyer from outside Tamil Nadu. The ruling is anticipated to consider precedent cases, including that of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
The Supreme Court Yesterday (August 6th) adjourned hearing on the bail plea filed by former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji till August 12 while asking the Enforcement Directorate (ED) probing the case whether trial against him in the money laundering case can go on without a conviction in the predicate offence probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the cash-for-jobs scam.