The Madras High Court on July 30, 2026 refuses to grant anticipatory bail to DMK MLA and former minister V. Senthilbalaji in a corruption case registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). The case is registered on July 28 and relates to allegations that a loss of about Rs 17 crore is caused to the public exchequer. Senthilbalaji had moved the court seeking protection from arrest through anticipatory bail.
In dismissing the plea, the court holds that custodial interrogation is required for the accused. The decision means Senthilbalaji does not receive immediate protection from arrest in the DVAC case. The order follows the filing of the corruption complaint and comes after the court reviews the request for anticipatory relief under the circumstances of the investigation.
Both outlets report the same outcome: the anticipatory bail plea is rejected by the Madras High Court, with the court emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation, while DVAC remains the agency that registered the case.
