The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing of Jaganmohan Reddy's bail plea to May 6. The court, after it heard the arguments of Jagan's counsel, that the investigation was delayed and Jagan was kept behind bars, the apex court sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation over the same. It was also reported that Jagan's counsel brought to light about the statements of the ministers who allegedly said Jagan would be granted bail if YSRC was merged with Congress.

While seeking CBI's response over Jagan counsel's arguments, apex court even questioned the CBI as to why Jaganmohan Reddy should be granted bail. It may be recalled that Jagan was arrested in May last year in connection with illegal assets case. Since then he had been applying bail and CBI was reportedly arguing that Jagan would influence the witnesses in the case if granted bail.

(AW Phani)