Being rich doesnt disqualify me from getting bail: Jagan

It is trite to say that merely being wealthy or in public life cannot disqualify an accused from the basic protections offered by law. Despite the fact that bail,not jail is the norm,the High Court has relied on extraneous factors,including the alleged loss of public money,which is yet to be proved,to deny bail, said his petition.

Reddy said a complete and utter misapplication of the principles governing bail jurisprudence by the High Court has led to a continuing deprivation of the rights of the petitioner under Article 21 of the Constitution.

He said the CBI does not have any evidence to show that he will use his political influence or money to buy witnesses in the case.

The CBI has wholly failed to show a shred of proof to suggest that the petitioner will tamper with evidence or influence witnesses. In fact,the High Court has also ignored the basic fact that for over nine long months and three chargesheets after the registration of the FIR,the petitioner has enjoyed his freedom without any complaint of influencing the more than 150 witnesses listed, the petition said.

On July 4,the High Court had rejected Jagans bail plea on the ground that he may influence witnesses in the case.