NEW DELHI:
Former Rajya Sabha MP Brajesh Pathak has been granted bail by a local court in connection with the LTC scam in which names of some former MPs had cropped up.
Special judge Anju Bajaj Chandna granted bail to Pathak and Delhi-based firm Vandna Travels Private Limited’s director Rajesh Agnihotri on furnishing of a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and the surety of like amount.
Both of them appeared in court in pursuance of summons issued against them on February 20.
“Both accused namely Rajesh Agnihotri and Brajesh Pathak have appeared in response to the summoning order dated February 20,2015.
“Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and keeping in view that both accused have roots in the society and trial would take long time to conclude, both accused namely Rajesh Agnihotri and Brajesh Pathak are admitted to bail…,” the court said.
While granting bail, the court imposed condition on both the accused that they should not leave the country without its permission and also directed them not to tamper with evidence and influence witnesses.
The court has fixed the matter for next hearing on May 7 when scrutiny of documents will be carried out. (AGENCIES)
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