CBI court directs Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to appear before it on January 10

HYDERABAD: A Special CBI court here has directed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy to appear before it on January 10 in connection with alleged ‘quid pro quo’ investments into his firms.nnThe court gave the direction on Friday while hearing a petition by him seeking exemption from personal appearance.nnEver since Jagan became the chief minister he has not appeared for the hearings citing his busy schedule as CM.nnThe court was hearing the case every Friday.nnIt had earlier rejected his plea to exempt him from appearing personally for the hearing. The CBI opposed it.nnJagan was released on bail from the Chanchalguda jail here in September 2013 after being in prison for 15 months following his arrest in May 2012 in related cases.nnWhile granting him bail, the special CBI court had ordered him not to directly or indirectly induce or influence witnesses.nnBesides, Jagan was asked to be present before the court during the proceedings in the case.nnThe CBI has filed 11 charge sheets, besides supplementary charge sheet in the cases.nnSource: Press Trust  of India