<p>"Sex is one of the grounds which may be considered at the time of grant of bail. However, considering the magnitude of the crime and the allegations against her, I am unable to show any consideration to her on this ground," special CBI Judge O P Saini said.<br /><br />Earlier, Jethmalani, appearing for Kanimozhi had sought her release saying that she is a woman and consideration may be shown for her womanhood as such she deserves to be released on bail.<br /><br />"Even in the cases of grievous nature like murder, an accused may be released on bail solely on the ground that she is a woman," Jethmalani had argued.<br /><br />The court, however, refused to accept the submissions and said that in a case of such enormity, gender cannot be a ground for bail.<br /><br />However, the "dignified" conduct of 43-year-old Kanimozhi during court proceedings did earn some special praise for her.<br /><br />"I wish, I could show her some consideration, considering her extremely dignified conduct in the court," the CBI Judge said.<br /><br />CBI had chargesheeted Kanimozhi on April 25 in the scam. It had indicted her for taking a bribe to the tune of Rs 200 crore, which was routed to Kalaignar TV, in which she has 20 percent stake.</p>
<p>"Sex is one of the grounds which may be considered at the time of grant of bail. However, considering the magnitude of the crime and the allegations against her, I am unable to show any consideration to her on this ground," special CBI Judge O P Saini said.<br /><br />Earlier, Jethmalani, appearing for Kanimozhi had sought her release saying that she is a woman and consideration may be shown for her womanhood as such she deserves to be released on bail.<br /><br />"Even in the cases of grievous nature like murder, an accused may be released on bail solely on the ground that she is a woman," Jethmalani had argued.<br /><br />The court, however, refused to accept the submissions and said that in a case of such enormity, gender cannot be a ground for bail.<br /><br />However, the "dignified" conduct of 43-year-old Kanimozhi during court proceedings did earn some special praise for her.<br /><br />"I wish, I could show her some consideration, considering her extremely dignified conduct in the court," the CBI Judge said.<br /><br />CBI had chargesheeted Kanimozhi on April 25 in the scam. It had indicted her for taking a bribe to the tune of Rs 200 crore, which was routed to Kalaignar TV, in which she has 20 percent stake.</p>