Hyderabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Lawyers for disgraced Satyam Computer Services founder-chairman B. Ramalinga Raju Friday sought special status for him in jail, saying he has stature in society and is used to a certain lifestyle.The plea for special status was made during a court hearing on bail application by Raju, who was arrested and lodged in Chanchalaguda jail here after he confessed to committing an accounting fraud of Rs.70 billion (Rs.7,000 crore/$1.43 billion) in the company he founded in 1987.
However, counsel for prosecutors opposed any special treatment for Raju, contending that he has committed a crime and should be treated as a criminal.
The court has reserved ruling on the matter.
