Supreme Court Denies Bail For BRS Leader K Kavitha In Delhi Excise Policy Case

Delhi Liquor Scam: The 46-year-old was apprehended by the federal anti-money laundering agency at her Banjara Hills home in Hyderabad.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused bail for BRS leader K Kavitha, who faces allegations of corruption related to the Delhi excise policy scam case. Kavitha, a prominent figure in the Telangana Legislative Council and the daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday. 

Supreme Court refuses to entertain BRS leader K Kavitha's bail plea, however issues notice on her plea challenging certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) https://t.co/MXFLVu3e3x

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In response to her arrest, Kavitha filed a petition challenging the actions of the ED. In her plea, she requested the court to invalidate the arrest, citing various legal grounds. The matter was brought before the Supreme Court, which declined to grant her bail. Instead, the court directed her to pursue relief through the trial court, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal procedures.

Go To Lower Court: SC

A special bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh, and Bela Trivedi passed the order on Kavitha's petition. The court underscored the necessity for all individuals, regardless of their stature or financial capacity, to follow a uniform legal process. It stressed that seeking bail should be pursued through the appropriate channels, rather than directly approaching the apex court.

Notice Issued To ED

Simultaneously, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the ED regarding Kavitha's writ petition. This legal move signals the court's engagement with the intricacies of the case, indicating a thorough examination of the allegations levelled against her.

Arrest Of Arvind Kejriwal In Liquor Scam Case

The developments in Kavitha's case coincide with an urgent hearing concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party national convenor, was apprehended in connection with the same case that led to Kavitha's arrest. This incident marks the third arrest of a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam.

As legal proceedings unfold, security measures have been intensified in anticipation of potential unrest. Heavy security deployment and traffic restrictions have been implemented in Delhi, particularly around the AAP office, to maintain public order amidst protests.

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Delhi Ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, have been detained by the Delhi Police during the party protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The AAP is holding a protest at the ITO in the national capital against CM Kejriwal's arrest by the ED in the excise policy case.