Bail makes asatyam Raju find his feet

The Satyam scam prime accused, Mr B. Ramalinga Raju, who has been “ailing” for a year, coolly climbed the stairs to reach the hall of 21st Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court on Tuesday.

He had been “bedridden” in the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences for several months taking treatment for Hepatitis and recurrent chest pains though the CBI doubted that this was just a ruse to stay out of jail and avoid trial.

This is the first time that Mr Raju made a public appearance, six days after he was granted bail in the court. Clad in white dress, Mr Raju drove in to the court premises in his black BMW car.

Though he appeared a bit weak and was unshaven, he had no problem reaching the court room leaving CBI sleuths wondering how he gained strength instantly after bail.

Mr Raju had been putting off his appearance before the court for framing of charges all these days saying he was ill. Interestingly, Nims had given report a few days before Mr Raju was granted bail that he was recovering slowly and responding to the treatment.

The ex-Satyam CEO was accompanied by doctors during his visit to the court. The Nims chief gastroentergolist, Dr Ajith Kumar, who was treating Raju said his health condition was the same as it was earlier.

“Actually we haven’t permitted him to move out,” said the doctor. “We haven’t discharged him though he left hospital against medical advice.”

According to the doctor, Raju gave it in writing that he would take all possible care and said he had to attend the court to obey the law. “He came back after attending the court,” said Dr Kumar. “We gave the option to him whether to get treated here or somewhere else. He chose to stay in Nims. Actually if he wants he can visit his house.”