"What Is Going On?": Supreme Court's Surprise In Senthil Balaji Case
NDTV
The Supreme Court refused to interfere on merits because the Senthil Balaji bail order has benefited others seeking relief
Expressing surprise at DMK leader Senthil Balaji's reinstatement as Tamil Nadu minister shortly after he was granted bail in a corruption case, the Supreme Court today said anyone will get the impression that the witnesses against the politician will be under pressure.
The court was hearing a petition that sought recall of the judgment granting bail to the DMK leader. The bench refused to interfere on merits because the Senthil Balaji bail order has benefited others seeking relief. The court said it would limit the petition's scope to whether witnesses against Mr Balaji were under pressure.
"We grant bail and the next day you go and become Minister, anybody will be bound under the impression that now with your position as a senior Cabinet Minister witnesses will be under pressure. What is this going on?" Justice AS Oka asked. Mr Balaji's counsel sought time to return with instructions and the matter was posted for December 13.
