Today, On 14th November, In the Cash for Jobs Scam, The Supreme Court has issued a notice on V Senthil Balaji’s plea seeking relaxation of the strict bail conditions imposed in the ED’s money laundering case. The Court will now examine his request to ease mandatory appearances.
V Senthil Balaji, Tamil Nadu Minister, resigned from the Cabinet after a Supreme Court warning regarding his ongoing money laundering case. His arrest by the Enforcement Directorate related to a cash-for-jobs scam forced him to choose between his political role and freedom. His resignation highlights significant legal and political challenges in Tamil Nadu.
Today(30th Sept), Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, released on bail from Puzhal prison, appeared in court for a money laundering case, with the next hearing scheduled for October 4. The Enforcement Directorate submitted a counter affidavit regarding Balaji’s petition for details of bank officials involved in the investigation.
Today, On 5th September, Former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji’s remand was extended until September 13 by Principal Sessions Judge S Alli during a video-conferenced hearing from Central Puzhal Prison. Balaji, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as transport minister, faces multiple rejections in lower courts for his bail plea.
The Supreme Court ordered the Tamil Nadu Government to submit all correspondence related to the sanction to prosecute ex-minister V Senthil Balaji. The victims sought a Special Public Prosecutor, a special investigation team, and completion of the trial within a year. The state government claimed no responsibility for the delay and proposed a review of the records.
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.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta today requested adjournment for the bail plea hearing of former TN minister Senthil Balaji. The Supreme Court agreed, rescheduling the matter for July 12. Balaji was arrested by the ED in a money laundering case. The case has faced multiple rejections in lower courts, with the Madras High Court denying his bail petition in February.
Today, On 19th june, Former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji had his remand extended until June 25 by a city court. He is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate for his alleged involvement in a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam. Balaji sought postponement of proceedings and requested missing documents copies during the hearing.