The principal classes court docket has dismissed the third bail petition of Minister V Senthilbalaji, who’s going through prices below the Prevention of Cash Laundering Act (PMLA). The choice, handed down by Principal Periods Choose S Alli, cites the absence of any vital change in circumstances for the reason that denial of Senthilbalaji’s earlier bail plea.

The decide, in a written assertion, emphasised that contemplating the gravity of the crime, the character of the proof, the standing of the accused, and different elements such because the chance of fleeing from justice and tampering with witnesses, it can’t be concluded that Senthilbalaji has glad the circumstances outlined in Part 45 of PMLA or the triple check required below Part 439 of the Felony Process Code (Cr.P.C).

One noteworthy side talked about by the decide is the continued absence and lack of cooperation from one of many accused, Ashok Kumar, who occurs to be the brother of the petitioner. The decide highlighted this as an element contributing to the choice to dismiss Senthilbalaji’s bail plea.

Senior counsel Aryama Sundaram, representing Senthilbalaji, contended that the investigation was accomplished, and the case was solely primarily based on paperwork. He argued that there was no risk of tampering or influencing witnesses. Moreover, Sundaram emphasised that Senthilbalaji has been in custody for the previous 207 days, and extended incarceration may very well be perceived as a type of pretrial punishment.