New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala to personally appear in court on Friday in connection to the CBI's plea for cancellation of his bail. The High Court has lashed out at the CBI for not informing the court about alleged violations of bail conditions by Chautala earlier.
The 79-year-old Indian National Lok Dal chief was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in jail in a teachers' recruitment scam case last year. A special CBI court on January 22, 2013, had convicted and sentenced Chautala, his son Ajay and eight others to 10 years in jail for their role in the illegal recruitment of 3,206 junior teachers in the year 2000.
Chautala, who was granted bail to undergo medical treatment, had allegedly violated its terms by participating in election rallies. Sources in the CBI said that they had approached the High Court as Chautala had violated the terms and conditions.
Ironically, Chautala is seen repeatedly speaking out against corruption in the Congress government in Haryana even though he himself stands jailed for 10 years on corruption charges.
In its petition, the CBI has prayed for immediate cancellation of bail of Chautala and sought his return to jail.
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