Supreme Court Granted Bail to Former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji in a Money Laundering Case
The Supreme Court has granted bail to ex-Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case linked to the 2014 cash-for-jobs scam.
Image Source: Hindustan Times
On Thursday, the Supreme Court granted bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in connection with the money laundering case tied to the alleged 2014 ‘cash-for-jobs’ scam. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih imposed stringent conditions while granting bail.
The Supreme Court had reserved its decision on August 12 after hearing arguments from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Sidharth Luthra, representing Senthil Balaji. Earlier, the High Court had rejected Balaji’s bail plea, stating that granting bail in such a case could send a negative message and go against public interest.
However, the High Court acknowledged that the petitioner had been in custody for over eight months and directed the Principal Special Court in Chennai to resolve the case within three months. The court also ordered the trial to be conducted on a day-to-day basis, in line with the Supreme Court’s guidelines.
Team Profile
- Freelance Journalist
- Aryan Gulati is a dedicated media student based in Meerut with a wealth of experience in various newspapers and media houses. He has numerous published articles and specializes in political and crime news writing, demonstrating a strong commitment to impactful journalism.
Latest entries
English2 July 2025Delhi Petrol Pumps to Refuse Fuel to End-of-Life Vehicles from Today
Crime2 July 2025Fake Paneer Racket Busted in Delhi-NCR, 1,400 Kgs Seized
English1 July 2025Varun Dhawan Slams ‘Insensitive’ Media Coverage of Shefali Jariwala’s Death
Crime1 July 2025Contractor and Accomplices Held for Stealing Gold, Silver Worth ₹7 Lakh
