Major Setback To K. Kavitha As Delhi HC Rejects Bail Plea

In a major setback to BRS leader K. Kavitha, the Delhi High Court has rejected her bail petition in connection with the Delhi liquor case.

The Delhi High Court reserved the decision on May 28 after hearing arguments from both sides. This decision has been given by the court of Justice Swarnakanta Sharma. Kavita had sought bail in the CBI and ED case. During the hearing of the case, the lawyer appearing for Kavitha maintained that a conspiracy had been hatched against her with the connivance of members of the central government and CBI-ED.

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The court proceeding In K.Kavitha Case

Kavitha had appealed against the lower court’s order rejecting her bail plea on May 6. Rejecting the bail Plea court said that a prima facie case is made out. Senior advocate Vikram Chaudhary, appearing for Kavita, had claimed that the investigation of ED and CBI was one-sided. Kavita’s lawyer had also said that Kavita was arrested by the ED.  The lawyer further affirmed that the same investigating agency had promised before the Supreme Court that it would not take any action against her.

However, the advocate representing ED denied the allegation. ED, arguing against the bail, said Kavitha was the beneficiary of the proceeds of crime generated in the Delhi liquor policy scam. Kavita’s lawyer argued that she was the only woman among the 50 accused in the liquor policy scam and requested the court to consider granting her bail.

During the hearing, the CBI and ED opposed Kavitha’s bail, saying that she played an important role in the conspiracy behind the scam.

Being an active leader in the BRS and a member of the Telangana Legislative Council, she cannot demand equality with vulnerable women. Due to her influence and position, she can tamper with evidence and influence witnesses while out on bail.

The agency argued that the Telangana MLA is a highly influential person. She is accused of committing serious economic crimes. The scam is related to alleged corruption and money laundering in the implementation of the Delhi government’s 2021-22 excise policy. However, this policy was later canceled. The ED arrested Kavita from her residence in Banjara Hills on March 15.