The Principal Court for CBI rejected the CBI’s plea to cancel the bail granted to Andhra Pradesh Opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case.

It differed with the argument put forth by CBI that Jagan had tried to influence the witness conducting interview in Sakshi channel. The court also also permitted the YSRCP chief to go on a family summer vacation to New Zealand for 15days between May 15 and June 15. Moving forward Jagan might avoid such situations.

The interview of former Chief Secretary Ramakanth Reddy based on which CBI filed petition was pre-recorded and aired on Sakshi News Channel and the contents of the said interview have been published in Sakshi Daily Newspaper on 26Feb2017

In his interview Ramakanth stated that he asked JD two questions which called the wrath of CBI. Without naming the persons, the former CS inquired with Joint Director if they are investigating those particular individuals who were involved. JD allegedly said he doesn’t have jurisdiction and so cannot investigate. When Ramakanth highlighted about his powers, JD supposedly said that it is better to leave it as it may become big. That’s when Ramakanth said “I don’t trust your investigation”

Another question he asked to Laxminarayana was about his travel to abroad to find out details about suitcase companies and money laundering. JD allegedly responded by saying that, they wouldn’t be travelling but would send letter. Ramakanth insisted on travel as they wouldn’t respond to it unless a person is present. JD said “if we get the letter it is well and good, if not that’s okay.” This is when Ramakanth again said “I don’t trust your investigation”.

Jagan which was granted in September 2013, after 16 months of detention on the ground and there are 11 quid pro quo cases pending against him.