Delhi court refuses interim bail for BRS leader Kavitha in liquor scam
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK New Delhi, April 8: BRS leader K Kavitha was denied interim bail by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court…
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THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, April 8: BRS leader K Kavitha was denied interim bail by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday in connection with a money laundering case involving the Delhi excise policy/ liquor scam.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja rejected the petition, stating that the current circumstances weren’t suitable for granting her interim bail.
Kavitha had filed a request with the court for interim bail, explaining that her 16-year-old son has exams and needs his mother’s moral and emotional backing.
ED alleges tampering of evidence by K Kavitha
The submission was met with opposition from the Enforcement Directorate, which contended that K Kavitha had tampered with evidence and influenced witnesses.
As per the agency’s allegations, K Kavitha is a prominent figure in the “South Group,” which has been accused of giving the ruling AAP in Delhi ₹ 100 crore in kickbacks in exchange for a significant portion of liquor licenses in the capital.
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ED arrested Kavitha on March 15
Daughter of the late state chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, Kavitha is a member of the Telangana Legislative Council.
She was arrested by the ED on March 15 following raids at her residence in Hyderabad.
The following day, she was placed in Enforcement Directorate custody for seven days. Subsequently, her custodial questioning period was prolonged by three days. Last Tuesday, she was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.
