Arrested T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s continuation in Cabinet does not augur well: Madras High Court
The Hindu
Madras HC observes that V. Senthilbalaji's continuation as Minister without portfolio, despite his arrest by ED in money laundering case, does not serve any purpose and is not in line with constitutional ethos. Bench advises TN CM to take decision on Minister's continuation in Cabinet.
The Madras High Court on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 observed that the continuation of V. Senthilbalaji as a Minister without portfolio, despite him being in judicial custody pursuant to his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case, does not serve any purpose and also does not augur well with purity of administration and the constitutional ethos.
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