The Principal Sessions Court of Chennai nai has dismissed a petition by jailed former minister V Senthilbalaji, who sought to stay the passing of orders on his discharge plea in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case.Principal Sessions Judge S Alli has adjourned Senthilbalaji’s discharge petition to July 16 for orders. During the proceedings, Judge Alli criticized the counsel representing Senthilbalaji for seeking to adjourn the hearing. The petition to stay the orders on the discharge plea was listed for July 12.
Judge Alli observed that Senthilbalaji had been delaying the case’s progress for the past four months. Consequently, he dismissed the plea and reserved the orders in the petition.
Additionally, the sessions court extended Senthilbalaji’s judicial custody until July 16, after recording his appearance via video conferencing from Puzhal Central Prison.
The case continues to garner attention as it unfolds, with significant legal implications for the former minister.