Kavitha remanded to judicial custody till April 23.
In a significant development, a Delhi court on Monday ordered the transfer of BRS leader K Kavitha to judicial custody until April 23. Kavitha, implicated in a corruption case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, faced the decision following her arrest.
The daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, Kavitha was apprehended from Tihar Jail, where she had been detained subsequent to her arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) presented the accused before the court after the conclusion of her three-day police custody, previously granted by the judge. During the hearing, the CBI advocated for her continued detention in judicial custody (JC).
The case has garnered significant attention due to its connection with the alleged corruption surrounding the Delhi excise policy. Kavitha’s prominent stature as the daughter of a former chief minister has added further interest to the unfolding legal proceedings.
As Kavitha’s legal battle progresses, the spotlight remains on the intricate details of the corruption allegations and the role she allegedly played in the scandal. The judicial custody extension underscores the gravity of the charges against her and the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.
For now, Kavitha’s fate remains in the hands of the judiciary as she awaits further developments in the corruption case. The legal proceedings surrounding the Delhi excise policy scam continue to unfold, with the court proceedings closely watched by both the public and legal observers alike.
During the recent court proceedings, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed the court that K Kavitha was no longer required for further custodial interrogation. This statement came as Advocate Nitesh Rana, representing Kavitha alongside Deepak Nagar, contested the police plea for her continued custody.
Rana argued that the grounds presented by the police were insufficient to justify Kavitha’s detention, as she had already undergone custodial interrogation.
The CBI’s decision follows their recent questioning of Kavitha within the confines of the prison, having obtained permission from a special court for the purpose.
These inquiries revolve around an alleged payment of Rs 100 crore to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as kickbacks, purportedly aimed at influencing the excise policy in favor of a liquor lobby within the national capital.
The intricate details emerging from the investigation shed light on the alleged nexus between influential figures, political parties, and the business sector. The case, centered on the purported corruption within the Delhi excise policy, has captured public attention due to its far-reaching implications.
Kavitha, aged 46 and the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from her residence in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on March 15. Since then, she has remained in judicial custody as the legal proceedings unfold.
The ED’s actions, combined with the ongoing investigation by the CBI, underscore the seriousness of the allegations against Kavitha and the gravity of the case itself. The allegations of kickbacks, land deals, and political influence paint a complex picture of corruption that authorities are diligently unraveling.
As the legal battle continues, Kavitha’s defense team remains steadfast in contesting the charges brought against her. The courtroom drama surrounding the Delhi excise policy scam continues to unravel, with each development offering a glimpse into the intricate web of corruption allegations that has entangled prominent figures and political entities alike.
The public remains keenly interested in the outcome of these proceedings, as they await further clarity on the alleged misdeeds that have cast a shadow over the corridors of power in the national capital.