Madras HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To DMK Leader Senthil Balaji In TASMAC Case

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Thursday rejected former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji's anticipatory bail petition in the TASMAC scam case registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan ruled that custodial questioning is necessary in this case, noting that the allegations against Senthil Balaji involve causing loss to the exchequer. The court, in its order, cited the prosecution's allegation that all the officials, who were close...