Expressing its concern over the appointment of DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government days after he was granted bail in the money laundering case related to the cash-for-job scam,

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih agreed to examine a plea raising apprehensions about the independence of witnesses in a case against Senthil Balaji after he took oath as a minister in Tamil Nadu.

The Supreme Court's posing question over the reinstatement of DMK's V Senthil Balaji in the M K Stalin-led Tamil Nadu Cabinet soon after he was granted bail in a money laundering case was actually 'directed' at the Chief Minister and he should sack his cabinet colleague immediately,

The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the reinstatement of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who was released on bail after 15 months in jail for money laundering. The court will hear a plea regarding witness independence on December 13.

The Supreme Court raised concerns about Senthil Balaji's quick reappointment as a Tamil Nadu minister after being granted bail in a money laundering case. The court will examine if witnesses can testify without pressure,

The Supreme Court expressed surprise at V Senthil Balaji's appointment as a minister in Tamil Nadu immediately after being granted bail. The bench highlighted concerns over potential witness intimidation due to his new position.

A bench comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih, while hearing a plea to recall the bail judgment, highlighted the perception challenges posed by Balaji's swift reinstatement.