Court hears Gali's custody, bail petitions

The Cbi Special Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on custody and bail petitions of former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and managing director of Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC) B V Srinivas Reddy, to September 12.

After hearing the lengthy arguments and counter arguments from both sides, the Special Court deferred the hearing on case to Monday.

Seeking Gali’s custody for 14 days for further interrogation, the CBI’s counsel strongly argued that Gali mined indiscriminately violating all rules and regulations. The CBI counsel also produced satellite images in this connection to the court.

The probing agency counsel said that Gali and Srinivasa Reddy would tamper the evidences if granted bail.  

However, Gali Janardhan Reddy counsel Lalit argued for his bail stating that their client would surrender his passport and will stay in his Hyderabad’s bungalow under the surveillance of CBI.

The arguments which started in morning 11 am continued up to 7 pm. After hearing of lengthy arguments, the Special Court posted the custody and bail petitions of both Gali Janardhan Reddy and Srinivas Reddy to September 12. The court said that the arguments would continue on Monday. CBI Joint Director Laxminarayana attended the court.