Senthil Balaji Moves Supreme Court After Madras HC Rejects His Bail Plea

Senthil Balaji has approached the Supreme Court for bail after his plea on medical grounds was rejected by Justice G Jayachandran of the Madras High Court on 19 October.

Among the reasons stated by Justice Jayachandran were his continuation as a minister in the state cabinet, the attack on Income Tax officials when they had gone for a search and that his brother Ashok Kumar, continues to abscond.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had opposed his plea stating that he was a powerful person who could influence witnesses and tamper with evidence if released.

According to a report by India Today, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for Balaji and requested an urgent hearing. The Supreme Court then agreed to hear the matter on 30 October.