Madras High Court Permits Travel for Medical Treatment Amid Legal Hurdles

The Madras High Court has allowed R V Ashok Kumar, brother of ex-DMK Minister V Senthil Balaji, to travel to the USA for critical medical treatment. Kumar faced a hurdle due to a 'Look Out Circular' issued by the Enforcement Directorate linked to a money laundering case.

The Madras High Court has granted permission for R V Ashok Kumar, brother of former DMK Minister V Senthil Balaji, to travel to the USA to undergo critical medical treatment. This decision came after Kumar challenged a previous judgement by the trial court that refused his travel request.

A division bench comprising Justices M S Ramesh and V Lakshminarayanan approved Kumar's petition, which was initially dismissed. The petitioner sought to rescind the 'Look Out Circular' imposed by the Enforcement Directorate connected to a money laundering case, thus allowing him to seek necessary medical treatment abroad.

In granting the travel permission, the court stipulated conditions including a deposit of Rs 5 lakh by Kumar and the surrendering of his daughter's passport to the trial court. Kumar's petition highlighted his severe cardiovascular health issues necessitating urgent overseas medical attention.