The minister appeared for a virtual hearing.After hearing arguments, the judicial custody was extended till August 8 by the court.Balaji was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on June 14 in connection with a money laundering case. The minister had complained of chest pain immediately after he was taken into custody and during a medical investigation at the Omandurar government hospital, it was found that he had three blocks in his coronary artery.The minister was later shifted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai where he underwent heart surgery.Balaji is currently lodged in the Puzhal central prison.--IANSaal/pgh(Disclaimer: This post has been auto published from IANS news agency without any modification to the text and has not been reviewed by editor)