TN court extends judicial custody of minister Senthil Balaji till July 12

June 28, 2023 17:55

A court in Chennai on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji, who was arrested in a money laundering case, till July 12.

The minister appeared before principal sessions court judge S Alli through video conference from Kauvery hospital.

The judge, who enquired about the health of the minister, extended the custody of Senthil Balaji till July 12.

On June 14, minister Senthil Balaji was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Later, he was admitted to Omandurar government hospital in Chennai after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain during investigation.

The principal sessions court judge, who visited Senthil Balaji in the hospital, ordered him to be remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. -- PTI

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