K Kavitha’s Judicial Custody Extended Until July 3 in Delhi Liquor Policy Case
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court extended the judicial custody of BRS leader K Kavitha till July 3 in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor scam. Kavitha appeared before the court on Monday following a production warrant.
In Briefly
- Extended Custody: Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Kavitha’s custody after she was produced in court.
- Other Accused Granted Bail: Three other accused in the case—Prince, Arvind, and Damodar—were granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh each.
- Previous Bail Denial: Kavitha’s previous bail plea was rejected due to concerns that she might influence witnesses if released.
Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, is in judicial custody following arrests by both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) related to the liquor policy case. She was initially arrested by the ED at her Banjara Hills residence in Hyderabad on March 15 and later by the CBI from Tihar Jail.
The ED has alleged that Kavitha, along with AAP leaders, conspired to profit from the liquor business through a policy riddled with loopholes. The agency claims that kickbacks totaling Rs 100 crore were exchanged from a group known as the ‘South Group,’ of which Kavitha was allegedly a part.
The court emphasized that Kavitha, being well-educated and well-placed in society, cannot be seen as a vulnerable individual who could be easily scapegoated for the alleged offenses. The court’s decision reflects ongoing concerns about the potential for witness tampering.
