The Special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday dismissed the bail petitions of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law and Obulapuram Mining Corporation Managing Director Srinivasa Reddy in connection with illegal mining case.
The court also refused to give further custody of the accused to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The special court dismissed the petitions of both Janardhana and Srinivasa Reddy for bail as the prosecution had opposed them on the ground that the accused, if released, might tamper with the evidence.
Gali's counsel opposed the CBI's petition seeking their custody for nine days citing rulings of the Supreme Court in various cases. He pointed out that the CBI custody of the accused should be given only in the first 15 days of the arrest. The CBI had earlier questioned the accused for six days.
Janardhana Reddy and Srinivasa Reddy were arrested by the CBI in Bellary on September 5 in connection with the illegal mining in Anantapur district bordering Karnakata. Later, they were brought to Hyderabad. The CBI special court on September 13 rejected their bail petitions and both were sent to CBI custody for six days.
The court later extended the judicial custody of the accused till October 3. The accused are currently lodged in Chanchalguda Central Jail. (INN)
Court rejects Gali, Srilakshmi's plea to transfer bail petitions
2012/4/28 7:11:05 Hyderabad, April 28 (INN): The CBI Special Court at Nampally on Saturday dismissed the petition of mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy and suspended IAS officer Y Srilakshmi to transfer their bail petitions to the Second Additional Special Court as the predecessor judge B Nagamaruthi Sarma had already heard the bail plea in part.
It may be mentioned that Justice Nagamaruthi Sarma has been transferred to another CBI court and he was replaced by Justice A Pullaiah.
While dismissing their appeals, the court has adjourned the hearing on bail petitions of Gali Janardhan Reddy to May 5 and Srilakshmi to May 2.
Noted criminal advocate Ram Jethmalani appeared in the court to argue for Gali Janardhan Reddy's bail petition. However, the CBI sought more time to file counter petition on Gali's bail petition as additional solicitor did not turn up.
Directing the CBI to file counter petition, the court adjourned Gali's bail petition to May 5.
2012/5/7 4:01:59 Hyderabad, May 7 (INN):The CBI Special Court at Nampally on Monday adjourned the hearing to May 11 on the bail petition of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy, in the Obulapuram Mining Corporation illegal mining case.
After hearing the arguments of both Gali and CBI's counsels, the court posted the petition to May 11 for next hearing.
Earlier, the court dismissed the petition of Gali Janardhan Reddy to transfer his bail petition to the Second Additional Special Court as the predecessor judge B Nagamaruthi Sarma had already heard the bail plea in part. While dismissing his appeal, the court adjourned the hearing on the bail petition of Gali Janardhan Reddy to May 5.
Noted criminal advocate Ram Jethmalani appeared in the court to argue for Gali Janardhan Reddy's bail petition. Ram Jathmalani claimed that his client Gali Janardhan Reddy never cheated the government by resorting to illegal mining in the Anantapur and Bellary.
Stating that the government got 80 percent income through mining in Obulapuram, he argued that the State could give mining leases only after the Centre clears the proposed lands for mining. Claiming that his client was innocent, Ram Jethmalani appealed to court to sanction bail to his client.
However, the CBI sought more time to file counter petition on Gali's bail petition as the Additional Solicitor did not turn up. Directing the CBI to file counter petition, the court had then adjourned the Gali's bail petition to May 5.
2011/9/8 0:17:55 Mining king Gali Janardhan Reddy’s bail petition which comes before Nampally court today has been adjourned to Friday. CBI’s petition for the custody of Gali brothers was also adjourned to the same day. Hence, Gali brothers who lead a luxurious life until they got arrested by CBI were forced to stay along with the other prisoners in Chanchalguda jail, until Friday. Even, then also it is doubtful whether the court will grant them stay or not, as CBI has completely seized all the escape routes for Gali Brothers. Unless, some thing miracle takes place, jail stay for Gali brothers seems inevitable.
2011/9/26 1:41:35 The High Court has adjourned the case of bail petition filed by Gali Janardhan Reddy and his brother Gali Srinivasa Reddy to 14th of October. So, it seems Gali brothers are going celebrate this festival session in Chanchalguda jail along with the other prisoners.
2011/9/18 23:22:06 CBI has presented both Gali Brothers before Nampally court on Monday morning since their 6day custody period was over. Court rejecting the bail plea of Gali Brothers remands them up to October 3rd. Therefore Gali brothers were shifted to Chanchalguda jail a short while ago. CBI has appealed the court to extend the custody of Gali Brothers for 9 more days, but the court adjourned the case.
Gali turns emotional: Gali Janardhan Reddy, when saw his advocate Lalith Uday at Nampally court all of a sudden he become very emotional and touched his feet as if requesting him to bail him out. However, Lalith also fails to convince the court to grant bail for Gali Brothers.
2012/2/21 1:28:25 The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to Feb 27 the hearing on the bail petition of suspended IAS officer Y Srilakshmi, who was arrested in connection with the illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC) owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.
The apex court adjourned Srilakshmi petition after hearing arguments and counter arguments from both sides.
Srilakshmi filed petition in the apex court challenging the state High Court orders rejecting her bail granted by the Special CBI court. Presently, Srilakshmi is lodged in the Chanchalguda Women Prison.
Earlier the court directed the CBI to submit the chargesheet by February 21 when the bail petition is heard. (INN)
2012/4/10 3:48:40 The CBI Special Court on Tuesday posted the hearing to April 13 on the bail petition of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy in the Obulapuram Mining Corporation's illegal mining case.
The court adjourned the petition for hearing while directing the CBI to file a counter petition in the case. This is the fifth bail petition moved by Gali Janardhan Reddy in the court after his arrest in September last in Bellary of Karnataka. Earlier, the court has rejected his four bail petitions following strong objections raised by the CBI.
The court also raised objection for including Gali's personal assistant Mehafuz Ali Khan as the 7th accused in the charge sheet. The special court directed the probing agency to submit a memo to include Mehafuz as the seventh accused. For this the CBI counsel has sought some more time to file the memo.
After hearing the arguments of CBI counsel, the court posted the petition for next hearing to April 13. (INN)
2012/2/1 7:05:26 The illegal mining kings Gali Janardhan Reddy and his brother Gali Srinivasa Reddy who are now behind bars have created a new record with their bail petitions. Both of they are desperately trying to get bail, but in vain. The courts are turning down their bail pleas. For the 4th time, the court has rejected their bail pleas again.
2011/11/2 18:37:22 It may be a quite coincidence but the bail petitions of Gali Janardhan Reddy and DMK chief Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimoli will come before the concerned courts on the same day of Thursday. While, Kanimoli's bail application will be taken-up by CBI special court at New Delhi, Gali's bail petition will come before court at Hyderabad.
Since CBI has made it clear that it has no objections for the release of Kanimoli, she may be released today if everything goes smooth. But, CBI doesn't want Gali release on bail as it afraid he may destroy the evidences of his illegal mining cases. So, his release is very doubtful. CBI also summons YS.Jagan Mohan Reddy to its office on November 4th to interrogate him in connection with Obulapuram mining case. So, CBI may ask the court not to grant bail to Gali Janardhan Reddy.
2011/9/9 8:45:14 Hyderabad, Sep 9 (IANS) A special court Friday adjourned to Monday the hearing on the bail petition of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law Srinivasa Reddy.
The petition of of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking their custody in an illegal mining case will also be be heard the same day.
After hearing the arguments of both sides till late in the evening, the special court for CBI cases adjourned the case to Monday.
2012/5/11 7:21:11 Hyderabad, May 11 (INN): The CBI special court on Friday granted conditional bail to mining baron and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy in the illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC).
The special court while granting bail to Reddy, directed him to deposit two sureties and a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh and advised him not to leave the country and cooperate with the CBI in the investigations.
The special court directed Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested in September last year, to surrender his passport and not to interfere in the investigation into the other illegal mining cases or influence witnesses. “The petitioner (Gali) shall remain in Bellary (Karnataka) and is permitted to attend other cases in Bangalore,” the judge ordered.
The judge dismissed the plea by the CBI to suspend the implementation of bail order as it wanted to file a petition in the High Court against it.
Gali Janardhan Reddy and his brother-in-law B V Srinivsas Reddy, Managing director of the mining company, were arrested on September 5 last year from Bellary.
The CBI had filed a charge sheet against Janardhan Reddy and others on December 3 accusing them of changing mining lease boundary markings between AP and Karnataka and indulged in illegal mining in the Bellary Reserve Forest areas, between Karnataka and Anantapur district of AP.
The CBI charged all the accused under criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust by public servant, cheating, forgery for purpose of cheating and relevant sections of Prevention of Corruption Act.
Earlier, the trial court and high court rejected bail petitions of Reddy for six times.
Meanwhile, the court rejected the bail petition of another accused and suspended IAS officer Y Srilakshmi, who is facing charges in the OMC case.
Court dismisses Vijay Raghav's bail petition transfer plea
2012/5/4 3:25:00 Hyderabad, May 4 (INN): The CBI Special Court at Nampally on Friday dismissed the petition of Finance head (South) for Emaar MGF Land Limited G V Vijaya Raghav seeking transfer his bail petition before the Justice Naga Maruthi Sarma.
The court after hearing the arguments of Vijay Raghav counsel observed that there was no need to transfer his bail petition before Justice Naga Maruti Sarma and quashed the petition.
In the transfer petition, Vijay Raghav's counsel requested that since Justice Naga Maruti Sarma heard the arguments, it would be better for the court to transfer his petition to his bench to take a decision. In his bail application, Raghav said the CBI had subjected him to third degree torture during questioning.
He also said that the alleged exclusive knowledge about the case was in the form of documents and the same was in the custody of the probe agency. The petitioner said he was innocent and had got nothing to do with the case.
Gali's bail petition hearing adjourned to April 25
2012/4/13 8:15:25 The CBI Special Court on Friday posted the hearing to April 25 on the bail petition of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy in the Obulapuram Mining Corporation's illegal mining case.
Noted criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani argued on behalf of Gali Janardhan Reddy.
Ram Jathmalani observed that his client Gali Janardhan Reddy never cheated the government by resorting to illegal mining in the Anantapur and Bellary. He said that the government has got 80 percent income through mining in Obulapuram. He argued that the State can give mining leases only after the Centre clears the proposed lands for mining.
Claiming that his client was innocent, Ram Jethmalani appealed to court to sanction bail to his client. After hearing the arguments, the CBI counsel sought court's permission to submit their arguments.
Later, the court posted the petition for next hearing to April 25. (INN)
Court extends Srilakshmi's judicial remand till June 4
2012/5/17 2:51:49 Hyderabad, May 17 (INN): The CBI Special Court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of suspended IAS officer Y Srilakshmi till June 4. She was arrested in connection with the illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Corporation owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.
Srilakshmi was produced before the CBI Special Court following expiry of her remand on Thursday. Following court's directions, the officials shifted her to Chanchalguda Women's Jail.
Srilakshmi has been named as the sixth accused in the OMC illegal mining case. Earlier, the court dismissed the bail petition of Srilakshmi while granting bail to Gali Janardhan Reddy.
2012/4/2 2:17:51 The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail petition of suspended IAS officer Y Srilakshmi, the accused in illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Company owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.
The apex court while rejecting bail petition directed her to appeal in the CBI Special Court.
The court observed that it could not take any decision at this stage as the CBI has filed chargesheet against Srilakshmi in the case. The apex court also directed the CBI Special Court to take into consideration the High Court orders before sanctioning bail to Srilakshmi.
Though Srilakshmi’s counsel contended that Section 409 (criminal breach of trust) does not apply and she could be released as she had been in judicial remand for more than 60 days, the CBI opposed the same.
The CBI had been opposing bail petition on the grounds that it was yet to complete its investigation and has filed a chargesheet against the IAS officer last month. (INN)
2011/11/11 6:29:37 The CBI Special Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on the bail petitions of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) Managing Director Srinivas Reddy to November 15.
The court has adjourned the hearing after the Central Bureau of Investigation filed a counter opposing the bail petition on the grounds that the investigations into the case were still on. The court would also hear the custody petition of CBI of both the accused on the same day on November 15.
Janardhan Reddy and his brother-in-law Srinivas Reddy filed bail petitions in the court for the third time after it was rejected twice by the Special CBI Court. The accused also moved bail petition in the State High Court where it scheduled to come up for hearing on November 18.
The CBI arrested the duo from Bellary on September 5 in connection with illegal mining case registered in 2009 against the OMC. (INN)
2011/9/9 7:29:38 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. (INN)
2011/11/29 14:30:59 The CBI Special Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail petition of former Director of Mines and Geology V D Rajagopal, an accused in the Obulapuram Mining Company illegal mining scam.
While refusing the bail application, the Special Court at Nampally, however, accepted his request for granting him 'special class prisoner status' in the Chanchalguda Jail.
The Central Bureau of Investigation while opposing his petition had earlier charged Rajagopal with abusing his official position and misinterpreting the Mining and Mineral Acts to help OMC. The agency also contended that Rajagopal's release on bail at this juncture would hamper the investigation and he could influence the witnesses and tamper with the evidences against him.
However, Rajagopal's counsel had argued that the CBI has not made out any clear case against his client. The counsel said that his client was not involved in any corruption and acted as per the law.
After hearing the arguments, the Special Court rejected Rajagopal’s bail petition and directed the authorities concerned to provide him 'special class prisoner status' in the Chanchalguda Jail considering his education, status and health condition.
Rajagopal is the third accused in the alleged illegal mining scam. The other accused former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and his brother-in-law and OMC's Managing Director BV Srinivasa Reddy, who were arrested in Bellary earlier, are presently lodged in the Chanchalguda Jail. (INN)
2011/9/5 5:38:26 Nampalli Court, rejecting the bail plea of Gali Brothers has ordered 14 days remand to Gali Janardhan Reddy and to his brother Gali Srinivasa Reddy. Hence, the Police are shifting them to Chanchalguda Jail. CBI has filed a separate petition in the court seeking the custody of Gali brothers for further interrogation. It will come before court on Wednesday. Before presenting them in the court, CBI has also sealed their last option of averting the jail-stay on medical grounds by conducting thorough medical tests by a team of doctors, who certifies both Gali Brothers are healthy and has no serious health problems.
2012/1/23 14:31:39 The CBI Special Court on Monday posted to January 30 the decision on the bail petitions of Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law B V Srinivasa Reddy, the key accused in the illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Corporation.
After hearing the arguments and counter arguments, the special court posted the decision to January 30. This was the fourth time both Gali Janardhana Reddy and B V Srinivasa Reddy moved bail petition in the special court.
Earlier, the court had rejected their bail petitions following CBI's contention that they might tamper with the evidence and influence the witnesses if released on bail at this critical juncture of investigations. (INN)
The Special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday dismissed the bail petitions of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law and Obulapuram Mining Corporation Managing Director Srinivasa Reddy in connection with illegal mining case.
Mining king Gali Janardhan Reddy’s bail petition which comes before Nampally court today has been adjourned to Friday. CBI’s petition for the custody of Gali brothers was also adjourned to the same day. Hence, Gali brothers who lead a luxurious life until they got arrested by CBI were forced to stay along with the other prisoners in Chanchalguda jail, until Friday. Even, then also it is doubtful whether the court will grant them stay or not, as CBI has completely seized all the escape routes for Gali Brothers. Unless, some thing miracle takes place, jail stay for Gali brothers seems inevitable.
The High Court has adjourned the case of bail petition filed by Gali Janardhan Reddy and his brother Gali Srinivasa Reddy to 14th of October. So, it seems Gali brothers are going celebrate this festival session in Chanchalguda jail along with the other prisoners.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to Feb 27 the hearing on the bail petition of suspended IAS officer Y Srilakshmi, who was arrested in connection with the illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC) owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.
The CBI Special Court on Tuesday posted the hearing to April 13 on the bail petition of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy in the Obulapuram Mining Corporation's illegal mining case.
The illegal mining kings Gali Janardhan Reddy and his brother Gali Srinivasa Reddy who are now behind bars have created a new record with their bail petitions. Both of they are desperately trying to get bail, but in vain. The courts are turning down their bail pleas. For the 4th time, the court has rejected their bail pleas again. 
It may be a quite coincidence but the bail petitions of Gali Janardhan Reddy and DMK chief Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimoli will come before the concerned courts on the same day of Thursday. While, Kanimoli's bail application will be taken-up by CBI special court at New Delhi, Gali's bail petition will come before court at Hyderabad. 
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail petition of suspended IAS officer Y Srilakshmi, the accused in illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Company owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.
The CBI Special Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on the bail petitions of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) Managing Director Srinivas Reddy to November 15.
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.
The CBI Special Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail petition of former Director of Mines and Geology V D Rajagopal, an accused in the Obulapuram Mining Company illegal mining scam.
Nampalli Court, rejecting the bail plea of Gali Brothers has ordered 14 days remand to Gali Janardhan Reddy and to his brother Gali Srinivasa Reddy. Hence, the Police are shifting them to Chanchalguda Jail. CBI has filed a separate petition in the court seeking the custody of Gali brothers for further interrogation. It will come before court on Wednesday. Before presenting them in the court, CBI has also sealed their last option of averting the jail-stay on medical grounds by conducting thorough medical tests by a team of doctors, who certifies both Gali Brothers are healthy and has no serious health problems.
