TN Minister V. Senthil Balaji’s Wife Files Habeas Corpus Plea In Madras HC Against His Arrest By ED

S. Megala, the wife of Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, has recently filed a habeas corpus plea before the Madras High Court, seeking relief from her husband’s arrest in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Senior Advocate NR Elango appeared before the bench of Justices M Sundar & R Sakthivel, stating that the arrest was carried out without prior notice or summons.

The bench directed the petitioner to obtain a case number and return at 1.30 pm.

The action came following the Supreme Court’s ruling on May 16.

The minister was arrested following a thorough questioning session conducted by the ED, which commenced on Tuesday.

The charges against him relate to his tenure as the transport minister during the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government from 2011 – 2015.

This arrest comes as a result of a Supreme Court ruling on May 16. The apex court overturned a decision by the Madras High Court, which had ordered a fresh investigation into the cash-for-jobs scam case by the state police.

Moreover, the Supreme Court granted permission to the ED to proceed with its own investigation.