Madras High Court Rejects Petitions by V. Senthilbalaji and R.V. Ashok Kumar
The court dismissed a plea against potential harassment by police, raising concerns about due process.
On July 22, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed petitions by former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji and his brother R.V. Ashok Kumar to prevent harassment from the DVAC, Greater Chennai Police, and Karur police in pending or proposed criminal cases. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan rejected their plea, citing premature timing since they had already obtained anticipatory bail. State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan opposed the petitions, arguing that the brothers had not yet executed bonds and furnished sureties as required by law. Mr. Senthilbalaji alleged political motives behind continued harassment following a stampede during Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s election campaign in Karur on September 27, 2026, which resulted in 41 deaths.
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The Madras High Court denied former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji and his brother's request to prevent harassment from law enforcement agencies.
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