Everything that's happened at Senthil Balaji Bail Case

The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in the TASMAC corruption case.

The court directed Balaji to deposit his passport, cooperate with the investigation, and refrain from influencing witnesses.

The bench stayed FIR No. 05 of 2026 registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) over alleged irregularities in liquor shop allotments.

The Supreme Court questioned the need for the FIR, noting it appeared based largely on an Enforcement Directorate affidavit and that Balaji is no longer a minister.

The Madras high court refused anticipatory bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in a corruption case registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC).

The DVAC alleged that Balaji and others caused a loss of over ₹17 crore to the public exchequer through tender manipulation and cartelisation in TASMAC bar and transport contracts.

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government argued the loss could exceed ₹100 crore, and custodial interrogation was needed to uncover the full extent of irregularities.

The DVAC searched 41 locations and named six co-accused, including former TASMAC managing director S Visakan and former ministerial aide Bhaskar.

The court dismissed Balaji's petition seeking protection from arrest, citing the need for custodial interrogation.

DVAC raided 45 locations across Tamil Nadu in a TASMAC corruption case.

An FIR was registered against ex-minister and DMK MLA Senthil Balaji and others.

The raids are part of a probe into a liquor scam involving TASMAC.