SC rejects former CM’s bail petition

Former Chief Minister of Haryana state Om Prakash Choutala (80), his 53 year old son Ajay Singh Choutala and few others, who were sentenced 10 years imprisonment in connection with teachers’ recruitment scam, appealed for bail in the Supreme Court. But, the apex court rejects their bail petitions today.

Om Prakash and others were jailed in the year 2013. They have challenged the trial court’s judgment in state government high court but the court rejects their pleas. They have appealed the Supreme Court for bail after spending two years in the jail, but in vain. However, the apex court suggests senior Choutala to approach the high court seeking parole on health grounds.

Their case should be an eye opener for the politicians, who indulge in corrupt practices and accumulates huge wealth that would be enough for seven generations. But, here in this case, both father and son have landed in the jail at this age when they are supposed to enjoy their wealth.