The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday granted bail to former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naiduin the skill development program scam case.

“With a humanitarian perspective in mind and considering the petitioner’s health condition, this Court is inclined to grant temporary bail on health grounds to the petitioner/A.37 (Naidu), enabling him to undergo the required surgery on his right eye,” the court said.

Earlier on October 31, the High Court had granted interim bail to Naidu for four weeks on medical grounds.

The interim bail conditions such as refraining from making any public comments related to the Skill Development Corporation scam case or organising or participating in public rallies and meetings will continue to be in force till November 28.