Delhi Excise Policy Case: Court Denies Relief To BRS Leader K Kavitha; Interim Bail Plea Rejected | India News

NEW DELHI: A court docket in Delhi has refused to grant interim bail to BRS chief K Kavitha in reference to an alleged cash laundering case linked to the now annulled Delhi excise coverage. The plea was dismissed by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who cited that the present circumstances weren’t appropriate for granting interim bail to Kavitha. 

Kavitha had sought interim bail from the court docket, stating that her 16-year-old son has exams and wishes his mom’s ethical and emotional assist. However, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had opposed her strategy claiming Kavitha destroyed proof and influenced witnesses within the case.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing Kavitha submitted that in response to Section 45 of the PMLA, girls are categorised as exceptions eligible for bail as decided by the court docket, Singhvi asserted. Furthermore, he argued that when a passport is surrendered, there is no such thing as a threat of flight. 

Singhvi additionally identified that the lady accused on this case is a mom with a minor baby who has exams scheduled for this month. “Her child is 16. It pertains to providing moral and emotional support in such a situation. There is anxiety surrounding the exams. The Prime Minister addresses this issue on radio regarding coping with exam anxiety,” Singhvi emphasised 

He additional argued, “The perspective of the mother cannot be replaced by the father or any other family member. While the father manages the legal battle in Delhi, the child resides in Telangana.” 

On the opposite hand, advocate Zoheb Hossain, the particular counsel for ED, opposed the bail software. He argued that the proviso regarding bail below Section 45 of the PMLA ought to be exercised with discretion, stating that exceptions don’t apply to girls who’re outstanding politicians within the state, reported ANI.

The company claimed that Kavitha is a outstanding determine inside the “South Group,” which stands accused of allegedly providing kickbacks amounting to Rs 100 crore to the ruling AAP in Delhi. In alternate, they purportedly sought a good portion of liquor licenses within the nationwide capital. 

Kavitha (46) was apprehended from her residence in Banjara Hills on March 15 amidst demonstrations by BRS supporters. Following her arrest, she was remanded to the custody of the ED for seven days. Later her custodial interrogation was prolonged by one other three days. Last Tuesday, she was transferred to judicial custody for a interval of 14 days.