Today, On 26th September, the Supreme Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate cannot use Section 45 of the PMLA to detain individuals without trial. While granting bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, the court emphasized the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, highlighting concerns over prolonged incarceration.
Today, On 3rd September, The former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji’s remand was extended by the court due to his involvement in a money laundering case connected to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as the Transport Minister (2011-2015). Balaji’s bail plea has been repeatedly rejected, reflecting the complexity and attention surrounding the case. The scandal underscores the pervasive issue of corruption in government positions, particularly in job appointments within the transportation sector.
On Monday, a Session Court of Chennai extended the remand of former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji until March 21, 2024. The DMK leader had been apprehended by the ED in June 2023 in connection with a money laundering case. On Monday, Former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji’s judicial custody […]
Chennai Court Denies Bail to Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji in Money Laundering Case: Detailed Court Observations Revealed The Principal Sessions Court in Chennai has denied bail to Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, who is embroiled in a money laundering case. Balaji, currently serving as a Minister without portfolio, was arrested by the […]