The Aryavarth Express
Agency(New Delhi): A court in New Delhi has ordered the detention of BRS leader K Kavitha in judicial custody until April 9, citing the ongoing investigation into her alleged involvement in the Delhi excise policy scandal and the complex economic nature of the purported offense.
Kavitha, aged 46, was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15. The court permitted the ED to respond to Kavitha’s interim bail request by April 1.
The court emphasized the complexity of the case, stating that it involves economic aspects beyond ordinary crimes, necessitating further investigation into Kavitha’s role and potential accomplices. Kavitha is scheduled to appear in court on April 9.
Addressing reporters outside the courtroom, Kavitha asserted that the case is not about money laundering but rather “political laundering.” She claimed that individuals involved in the case have affiliations with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and accused the case of being fabricated.
During the hearing, Kavitha’s lawyer sought interim bail due to her minor son’s exams, while the ED requested time to respond to the bail plea. The court granted the ED time until April 1 to submit its reply.
Senior advocate Vikram Chaudhri, representing Kavitha, requested access to seized materials and documents related to the case. However, the court declined the request, citing legal provisions.
Chaudhri also requested access to Kavitha’s medical examination report during her custody, which was granted by the court.
Additionally, the court permitted Kavitha to have certain items in jail due to her medical condition, including home-cooked food, clothing, bedding, books, and medicines.
Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was arrested from Hyderabad by the ED. The agency alleges that she was a key member of a group accused of paying kickbacks to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in exchange for liquor licenses in Delhi. The court noted the ED’s concerns about Kavitha’s potential influence on witnesses and evidence tampering if released, supporting its decision for judicial custody.
