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BRS Leader Kavitha Undergoes Medical Tests in Hyderabad Today

October 1, 2024, 12:18 pm

BRS MLC K Kavitha is set to undergo medical tests at a private hospital today, according to sources close to her. The results of these tests will help doctors determine whether she requires hospitalization.

Health Issues During Imprisonment

K Kavitha, the daughter of BRS leader K Chandrashekar Rao, experienced multiple health problems, including gynecological issues and high fever, during her time in Tihar prison related to the alleged Delhi excise policy case. She had previously received medical evaluations at AIIMS in Delhi.

Recent Legal Developments

K Kavitha was granted bail by the Supreme Court in August after being arrested in March this year concerning the alleged Delhi excise policy sca

Health Issues During Imprisonment

Recent Legal Developments

K Kavitha was granted bail by the Supreme Court in August after being arrested in March this year concerning the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Delhi Excise Case: Court Extends Kejriwal’s Judicial Custody Till August 27

August 20, 2024, 4:29 pm

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until August 27, 2024, in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Delhi excise policy case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja scheduled the matter for further hearing on August 27, the same day the court will review the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) supplementary chargesheet filed against Kejriwal and others.

Senior Advocate D.P. Singh represented the CBI in the hearing. Last week, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the CBI seeking its response by August 23 on Kejriwal’s bail plea and his challenge against the Delhi High Court’s order upholding his arrest in the corruption case.

A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan refused to grant interim bail to Kejriwal despite arguments from his counsel, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who cited health grounds. The bench stated, “We are not granting any interim bail. We issue notice.”

Singhvi argued that Kejriwal was granted interim bail on three occasions in the related money laundering case, despite the stringent provisions of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He questioned why Kejriwal was being denied regular bail in the CBI case, which is governed by the less stringent Prevention of Corruption Act, terming Kejriwal’s arrest by the CBI as an “insurance arrest.”

The Supreme Court was hearing Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and a separate bail plea. Earlier, on August 5, the Delhi High Court had upheld his arrest, deeming it “legal.” The court dismissed Kejriwal’s challenge against his arrest, stating that the CBI proceeded only after gathering sufficient evidence and obtaining the necessary sanctions in April 2024.

The High Court’s order highlighted concerns that Kejriwal could influence witnesses, noting that several witnesses came forward only after his arrest. It emphasized that Kejriwal, being a distinguished public figure and recipient of the Magsaysay Award, could potentially exert significant control and influence over witnesses.

Kejriwal was first arrested by the ED on March 21, 2024, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled Delhi excise policy of 2021-22. Subsequently, on June 26, 2024, the CBI arrested Kejriwal while he was still in ED custody.

The court will now take up the matter on August 27.

Delhi HC to Decide on Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail Request After CBI Opposition

July 29, 2024, 7:36 pm

On Monday, the Delhi High Court reserved its decision regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request for regular bail in the ongoing CBI investigation related to the excise policy.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed Kejriwal’s bail application, labeling him as the “sutradhar” or mastermind of the case. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna’s bench noted the arguments from both parties before making its decision.

During the hearing, CBI Special Counsel DP Singh informed the court that new evidence implicating Kejriwal had emerged as the investigation advanced. Singh revealed that a chargesheet had been filed earlier that morning, naming six individuals, including Kejriwal, though only one of them had been arrested so far.

The CBI also indicated that their investigation into Kejriwal had been concluded quickly, with the chargesheet being prepared within a month of his arrest. Singh emphasized that Kejriwal is at the center of the alleged excise policy scam. He highlighted that, as the head of the cabinet during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kejriwal had signed the excise policy and swiftly circulated it among his colleagues for their signatures.

Singh further noted that C Aravind, an IAS officer under Manish Sisodia, testified that Vijay Nair brought the excise policy for data entry while Kejriwal was present, suggesting Kejriwal’s direct involvement. The CBI also traced Rs 44 crore connected to the case, which was allegedly sent to Goa, with Kejriwal reportedly instructing his candidates to focus on elections rather than worry about the funds.

Singh argued that, although there might be a lack of direct evidence, testimonies from three witnesses and 164 statements made in court point to Kejriwal’s involvement. He claimed this evidence surfaced only after Kejriwal’s arrest, as otherwise, witnesses from Punjab might not have come forward. Singh also mentioned that Kejriwal sought retroactive approval for the excise policy from the council of ministers once the issue gained media attention.

Sunita Kejriwal Claims Husband’s Arrest Is A “Political Conspiracy

July 6, 2024, 4:48 pm

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, has released a video message claiming that her husband is a victim of a “deep political conspiracy.” She alleges that he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) based on a false statement from a witness.

Sunita Kejriwal said that the arrest was based on the statement of NDA MP Magunta Sreenisaulu Reddy (MSR). She explained that on December 17, 2022, the ED raided MSR’s residence and questioned him about meeting Arvind Kejriwal. Initially, MSR said he met Kejriwal to discuss buying land in Delhi. However, the ED was not satisfied with his statement and even arrested MSR’s son.

Facing pressure, MSR changed his statement on July 17, 2023. He then claimed that he met Kejriwal on March 16, 2021, and was asked to start a liquor business in Delhi, with a promise to give ₹100 crore to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The day after this new statement, MSR’s son was released on bail. Sunita Kejriwal insists that this new statement is a lie.

Sunita urged the public to support her husband, describing him as an honest, educated, and patriotic man. She warned that if the public does not stand by him, it might discourage other educated individuals from joining politics, given how Arvind Kejriwal is being treated.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has stated that their investigation into the roles of other accused individuals is complete, and only Arvind Kejriwal’s role is still being probed. Kejriwal is in judicial custody until July 12, following a plea by the CBI, and is also facing charges in a money laundering case related to the excise policy.

In court on July 3, Kejriwal highlighted the importance of family support during his consultations with dieticians, emphasizing that certain instructions needed to be conveyed to his family on humanitarian grounds.

Delhi Excise Case: Arvind Kejriwal Seeks Bail, HC Hearing Set For July 5

July 3, 2024, 9:00 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved to the Delhi High Court seeking bail in a CBI case related to the excise policy matter. He was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 26, 2024, over allegations concerning the Excise Policy of Delhi 2021-22. Kejriwal’s plea challenges his arrest and the subsequent judicial custody, contending that procedural norms under Sections 41 & 60A of the CrPC were not followed during his arrest. The High Court has agreed to hear the matter on July 5, 2024.

Kejriwal’s arrest has sparked controversy, with the CBI alleging non-cooperation during interrogation regarding profit margin enhancements and the hurried approval of the revised Excise Policy during the COVID-19 peak. The investigation also scrutinizes alleged meetings for illegal gratification and misuse of funds during the Goa Assembly Elections. CBI asserts that further custodial interrogation is unnecessary but raises concerns over potential tampering with evidence.

The case has drawn attention due to the influential political stature of Arvind Kejriwal and the legal complexities surrounding his arrest and subsequent bail proceedings. The Delhi High Court’s forthcoming deliberations are expected to shed light on the legal ramifications and procedural fairness of the ongoing investigation.

The Delhi Chief Minister’s legal team, led by advocates Rajat Bharadwaj and Mohd Irshad, has pressed for urgent listing and fair trial procedures, emphasizing the adherence to statutory provisions in handling the case. The matter remains contentious amidst political and legal scrutiny, awaiting further judicial review in the upcoming hearing.

Delhi Excise Policy Case: HC Likely To Announce Verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail today

June 25, 2024, 8:48 am

The Delhi High Court is expected to announce its decision on Tuesday regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) request to stay the trial court’s bail order for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. The verdict is scheduled for 2:30 pm. A vacation bench led by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain had reserved the decision on June 21 after the ED contested the trial court’s ruling, which has been temporarily suspended pending the high court’s ruling.

On Monday, the ED opposed Kejriwal’s bail plea in the liquor policy case, calling the trial court’s order “illegal and perverse.” In a written response to the Delhi High Court, Kejriwal argued that discretionary bail orders cannot be overturned “merely on perceptions and fanciful imagination of the prosecution.” Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain’s vacation bench is set to deliver its verdict on the ED’s plea to stay the bail order at 2:30 pm on Tuesday.

The court had reserved its order on June 21 regarding the ED’s plea for a stay on the bail order. In its written submission to the high court, the ED claimed that the trial court, which granted Kejriwal bail on June 20, failed to consider any relevant material demonstrating the “neck-deep involvement” of the AAP chief in the money laundering case. The ED asserted that the AAP was the primary beneficiary of the proceeds from the alleged excise policy “scam” and accused the judge of making a “fatal error” by ignoring Kejriwal’s vicarious liability under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

In its arguments to the Delhi High Court on Monday, the ED challenged the relief granted to Kejriwal, describing the trial court’s decision as illegal and perverse. The agency urged the high court to stay and overturn the trial court’s order, stating, “The impugned order passed by the trial court deserves to be stayed and set aside as the vacation judge has returned perverse findings in almost every paragraph of its order on both facts and law after admittedly not examining the material placed on record by the prosecution.” The ED also highlighted that the vacation judge overlooked new evidence against Kejriwal collected after 2023, including statements from 13 Angariyas, Goa AAP workers, and AAP office bearers.

Watch: Ex Ministers Satyavathi Rathod and Sabitha Indra Reddy Visit BRS Leader K Kavitha in Tihar Jail

June 18, 2024, 10:47 am

Former Telangana Ministers Satyavathi Rathod and Sabitha Indra Reddy visited Tihar Jail in Delhi to meet BRS leader K Kavitha. Kavitha was first arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15 and was in CBI custody until March 23. On April 11, she was arrested again by the CBI and taken to Tihar Jail. A Delhi court had earlier reserved its decision on her interim bail plea, filed for her son’s upcoming exam, for April 9.

#WATCH | Delhi: Members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Satyavathi Rathod & Sabitha Indra Reddy arrived at Tihar Jail to meet BRS leader K Kavitha.

The Rouse Avenue court had extended the judicial custody of BRS leader K Kavitha till June 21. pic.twitter.com/Hy67NMiSVo

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2024

Before her arrest, Kavitha had been summoned multiple times for questioning but missed at least two of these summons. Last year, she was questioned three times, with her statements recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

During her recent custody, CBI officials questioned Kavitha about WhatsApp chats from co-accused Buchi Babu’s phone and documents related to a land deal. The investigation revealed that ₹100 crores were allegedly paid to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as kickbacks to influence the excise policy in favor of a liquor lobby.

Kavitha is the third high-profile politician arrested in this case, following AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh. On March 21, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal became the first sitting chief minister to be arrested in connection with this case.

The Enforcement Directorate has accused Kavitha of being part of the so-called ‘South Group,’ which allegedly paid ₹100 crore in kickbacks to AAP leaders for nine retail zones under the now-defunct policy. Other individuals named in the ‘South Group’ include Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSCRCP) MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, his son Raghav Magunta, Aurobindo Group promoter Sarath Reddy, and Delhi-based businessman Sameer Mahendru.

Delhi Excise Policy Case: “The Victory of Democracy…”, Wife Sunita on Arvind Kejriwal’s Interim Bail

May 10, 2024, 5:55 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail granted by the Supreme Court has been met with gratitude from his wife, Sunita Kejriwal. In a tweet, she expressed thanks to the public, attributing the development as “the victory of democracy.” This legal development follows specific conditions set by the court, marking a notable moment in the ongoing legal proceedings involving the Chief Minister.

“Hanuman ji ki jai ? Yeh loktantra ki jeet hai. Lakhon aur karodon logon ki duaon aur aashirvaad ka fhal hai. Sabhi ko koti koti dhanyawaad ? “, (Hanuman ji ki jai ? This is the victory of democracy. It is the result of the prayers and blessings of millions of people. Many thanks to everyone ?) Sunita tweeted on X, (formerly Twitter)

हनुमान जी की जय? ये लोकतंत्र की जीत है। लाखों – करोड़ों लोगों की दुआओं और आशीर्वाद का फल है। सभी को कोटि कोटि धन्यवाद ?

— Sunita Kejriwal (@KejriwalSunita) May 10, 2024

Delhi Excise Case: Judicial Custody Extended for BRS Leader K Kavitha Until May 20

May 7, 2024, 5:02 pm

In a setback for Kavitha, a leader of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), a Delhi court has extended her judicial custody till May 20 in connection with the Delhi liquor excise policy case. This decision comes after her bail applications were dismissed by the court.

Judicial Custody Extension:

Kavitha’s judicial custody in both cases, investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has been extended till May 20. She will continue to be held in Tihar Jail.

The recent dismissal of bail applications by the court means that Kavitha will remain in custody. Advocates Nitesh Rana, P. Mohith Rao, and Deepak Nagar represented her in court, but the pleas for regular bail were denied.

While being taken to Tihar Jail, Kavitha expressed her disappointment, calling it an injustice. She highlighted discrepancies in treatment, mentioning other political figures who have not faced similar legal actions.

Case Details:

The court’s decision follows the investigation into Kavitha’s role in the excise policy case. The ED argued against granting bail, citing concerns about potential tampering.

Kavitha’s case is part of a broader investigation into alleged irregularities related to the excise policy. The court has been actively handling matters related to this case, including the custody of other accused individuals.

The extension of Kavitha’s custody aligns with ongoing legal proceedings in the ED and CBI cases. The court’s decision underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the legal scrutiny surrounding them.

As Kavitha’s custody is extended, the legal battle continues, highlighting the complexities and consequences of the investigations into the Delhi liquor excise policy case involving political figures.

Delhi Excise Case: Arvind Kejriwal’ Judicial Custody Extended till May 20; SC Calls ‘Delay’ In ED Investigation Process

May 7, 2024, 1:26 pm

Delhi court extends judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till May 20. The Supreme Court, while considering Arvind Kejriwal’s petition regarding his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case, raised questions on Tuesday about the “delay” in the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, the agency opposed the court’s suggestion of potentially granting interim bail to the Delhi chief minister, arguing that it would establish an undesirable precedent.

Delhi Excise Policy case | Delhi court extends judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till May 20.

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— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta also requested the agency to present case files both before and after the arrest of former Delhi minister Manish Sisodia, who has been in custody since February 2023.

The Supreme Court pointed out that the Enforcement Directorate took two years to uncover certain aspects. It also questioned why specific pertinent questions were not posed to witnesses and accused individuals in the Delhi liquor policy case.

Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, representing the ED, stated in response that Arvind Kejriwal was not the primary focus of the investigation. However, he noted that Kejriwal’s involvement became more apparent as the investigation progressed.

According to the source, Raju mentioned that during the 2022 Goa Assembly polls, Kejriwal stayed in a seven-star hotel, and part of the bills were purportedly covered by the Delhi government’s general administration department.

The Supreme Court indicated that it would deliberate on arguments regarding granting bail to Kejriwal until the Lok Sabha elections are ongoing, acknowledging the exceptional circumstances. “We can’t overlook that general elections are taking place. It’s an extraordinary situation,” the court remarked.

In response, the agency highlighted that there are approximately 5000 cases involving members of parliament nationwide. “Will all of them be granted bail?” it questioned.

The Enforcement Directorate emphasized that granting interim bail to Kejriwal would establish an undesirable precedent. It underscored that in matters of criminal prosecution, a politician does not possess greater rights than an ordinary citizen.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 and is presently held in judicial custody at Delhi’s Tihar Jail. Kejriwal approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court upheld his arrest, citing his failure to cooperate with the ED’s probe.