On Monday, a Delhi Court denied the bail request of BRS leader K Kavitha amidst allegations of corruption and money laundering. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are the investigating authorities handling the registered cases.
The cases are related to the now-scrapped liquor policy, marking another twist in the ongoing legal saga. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, presiding over Rouse Avenue Court, issued the order. The order pertained to denying bail requests from Kavitha in both cases brought by the CBI and the ED.
Case So Far:
Kavitha, who was arrested on the evening of 15 March by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), had been in judicial custody when the CBI arrested her subsequently. The CBI had recently obtained permission from the court to interrogate Kavitha while she was in jail
The CBI has leveled serious allegations against Kavitha, claiming that she played a pivotal role in facilitating Sarath Reddy’s involvement in the liquor business in Delhi under the excise policy. Allegedly, Kavitha assured Reddy that she had influential contacts within the Delhi Government and could assist him in his business endeavors.
According to the CBI, Kavitha demanded a substantial sum from Sarath Chandra Reddy in November-December 2021, amounting to Rs. 25 crores, at a rate of Rs. 5 crores per zone for the five retail zones allotted to him.
Kavitha purportedly claimed that she had already paid Rs. 100 crores upfront to the Aam Aadmi Party through Vijay Nair to secure favorable provisions in the Excise Policy.
Furthermore, the CBI alleges that Kavitha’s interrogation is imperative as it has uncovered evidence suggesting her involvement in a criminal conspiracy concerning the formulation and implementation of the Excise Policy.
Presently, Kavitha remains under judicial custody in both the CBI and ED cases.
The court is scheduled to announce its decision on Kavitha’s bail plea in the money laundering case on 6 May, adding another layer of anticipation to the legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile case.
The denial of bail underscores the seriousness of the charges leveled against Kavitha. It highlights the intensifying legal scrutiny surrounding the controversial liquor policy and its alleged ramifications.
As the legal battle unfolds, stakeholders await further developments in what has become a closely watched case in Delhi’s political and legal landscape.
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