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Supreme Court stays Senthil Balaji’s arrest in TASMAC corruption case

Published July 31, 2026 at 10:33 AM UTC

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In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted the arrest of former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji in connection with the alleged corruption involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). This decision comes after Balaji's arrest in June 2023 for alleged money laundering related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as Transport Minister between 2011 and 2016. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had accused him of accepting bribes from job aspirants in exchange for appointments within the Transport Department. Balaji was granted bail by the Supreme Court in September 2024, considering the delay in the commencement of the trial. The recent Supreme Court order staying his arrest in the TASMAC case has raised questions about the progress of investigations into alleged financial irregularities within the state-run liquor corporation. The case has attracted significant public attention due to its potential implications for governance and accountability in state-run enterprises. The next steps in this legal battle will be closely watched, as they may set precedents for handling corruption cases involving public officials. The public and political observers await further developments to understand the broader impact of this case on the political landscape in Tamil Nadu.