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Kavitha is accused of playing a pivotal role in the 'South Group', which purportedly offered a bribe of Rs 100 crores to AAP for liquor licenses with suspicions that these funds were utilized for election campaigns in Goa and Punjab
A Delhi Court, on Monday, denied the bail plea of BRS leader K Kavitha concerning allegations of corruption and money laundering associated with the now-defunct liquor policy. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja dismissed requests pertaining to matters investigated by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The CBI put forth allegations that Sarath Reddy engaged in liquor trade activities in Delhi, purportedly under the assurance of Kavitha's influence within the Delhi Government, offering support in the business endeavors. It was claimed that in the months of November-December 2021, Kavitha purportedly solicited Sarath Chandra Reddy to remit Rs. 25 crores for the acquisition of five designated retail zones, citing a larger payment of Rs. 100 crores to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) via Vijay Nair to secure favorable terms within the Excise Policy.
Furthermore, the CBI asserted the necessity of examining Kavitha regarding evidence unearthed during the ongoing investigation into her purported involvement in the criminal conspiracy concerning the formulation and execution of the Excise Policy.
Previously, the Rouse Avenue Court had remanded K Kavitha into judicial custody until April 9, with a subsequent extension of 14 days, while her bail application was scheduled for April 1.
During the court proceedings, Advocate Nitesh Rana, representing K Kavitha, had sought interim bail on account of her minor son's upcoming examinations. However, the ED had opposed this plea, contending that if interim bail were to be entertained, an opportunity for a response should be extended. The ED emphasized the stringent provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) pertaining to both interim and regular bail.
The ED proposed a mere 15-day judicial custody for K Kavitha, suggesting a potential transfer to Delhi's Tihar Jail instead of remaining in the agency's custody. The remand request asserted that K Kavitha was allegedly implicated in facilitating kickbacks to government officials for illicit advantages in excise policy decisions and transferring proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 100 crores to AAP leaders.
Additionally, the agency highlighted K Kavitha's purported failure to comply with summonses, provide full disclosure of information, and cooperate during the investigation.
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