SC rejects Sahara Chief's plea for being kept in house arrest

“My client is in Tihar jail and it makes it impossible for anybody to approach him,” he said at the outset.

He also said Sahara was trying to strike a deal with international buyers and the problem is that it would be difficult to do so when Roy is in jail.

“We will take note of it. That is exactly we are hearing,” the bench said.

Jethmalani said Tihar jail can accommodate 500 prisoners, but, at present, there are 1300 inmates are there.

“I would suggest keep all other matters aside to consider whether this court has jurisdiction to put my client in such a place,” he said, adding the court lacked the jurisdiction.