While allowing the bail applications of the accused, the judge also imposed several conditions on them, including that they shall not leave the country without court's permission and shall not tamper with the evidence and try to contact or influence the witnesses in the case.
During the day, the investigating officer also supplied copies of the final report and other documents.
The court fixed December 15 for scrutiny of documents filed along with the final report in the case.
During the arguments, Gupta and Kropha sought bail on the ground that they were holding very senior positions in the Ministry of Coal and performed their duties as per guidelines of the government and there was no malafide intention on their part in the entire process of coal block allocation.
“Gupta has rendered a long service of more than 33 years and has an impeccable integrity. At every stage of probe, Gupta and Kropha, who is still serving as Additional Chief Secretary of State of Meghalaya, have cooperated with the CBI and they appeared in the court at first summons only,” the counsel submitted.
The advocate appearing for Samaria, who is presently working as Joint Secretary to Government of India in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, argued that he was not posted at the relevant department when the applications for allocation of coal blocks were sought.
