In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court addressed a petition filed by TDP MLA Raghurama Krishna Raju seeking the cancellation of bail granted to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in a case related to alleged illegal assets. The petition not only challenges Jagan’s bail but also requests that further court proceedings in this case be moved out of Hyderabad due to concerns about impartiality.
During the hearing, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna’s bench decided to reassign the case to a different bench, now set to be headed by Justice Abhay S. Oka. The Supreme Court registry has been instructed to prepare the case for a hearing on December 2 before this new bench.
The petition filed by Raju, a prominent TDP figure and critic of the YSR Congress Party, raises questions over alleged breaches of bail conditions, including activities surrounding Bharati Cements and Saraswati Power properties. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached these assets in 2016 as part of its investigation. According to recent findings, the ED assets were transferred in 2019, which Jagan and his sister, Y.S. Sharmila, have claimed occurred within legal parameters. However, Raju argues that these transactions violate Jagan’s bail terms.
This case has brought renewed scrutiny to Jagan’s legal position, with potential consequences including arrest should the court determine that there has been a breach. Legal experts are closely analyzing the case’s latest developments to understand the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to reassign the case, as well as the potential outcomes when it resumes in December.
As the December 2 hearing approaches, the case will remain a focal point in Andhra Pradesh’s political and legal spheres, potentially impacting both Jagan’s political career and the broader landscape of Andhra Pradesh politics.