Today(on 14th May), Rouse Avenue Court schedules consideration of charge sheet against BRS leader K Kavitha for May 20, with an 8000-page document set for scrutiny.
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DELHI: Today(on 14th May), At the Rouse Avenue Court, the charge sheet filed against Bharat Rashta Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha and others has been listed for consideration on May 20, marking an important phase in the ongoing legal proceedings. Special judge Kaveri Baweja, presiding over the case, scheduled the matter for consideration during Monday’s session, setting the stage for further deliberations.
Amidst anticipation, the court announced that the extensive document, spanning over 8000 pages, along with its annexures, will undergo meticulous scrutiny by court personnel ahead of the slated date. Notably, the main charge sheet comprises 224 pages.
The individuals implicated in the chargesheet alongside K Kavitha include Chanpreet Singh, Damodar Sharma, Prince Kumar, and Arvind Singh, reflecting the breadth of the investigation and its ramifications on multiple fronts.
As per the court’s directive, the judicial custody of K Kavitha has been extended until May 20. Kavitha, who appeared before the court via video conferencing from detention, has been under scrutiny since her arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15, amidst allegations of involvement in money laundering activities.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted a supplementary prosecution complaint, often referred to as a chargesheet, concerning the Excise Policy money laundering case. This chargesheet, which was presented before the Rouse Avenue Court on Friday, contains a significant amount of evidence. Sources within the ED revealed that the chargesheet, consisting of 224 pages and containing crucial operational details, is specifically directed towards K Kavitha and individuals allegedly associated with her.
This significant development highlights the sixth supplementary chargesheet in the ongoing investigation led by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), showcasing the agency’s determined efforts to unravel the intricacies surrounding the Excise Policy case.
Meanwhile, the matter surrounding K Kavitha has extended beyond the confines of the trial court, with the Delhi High Court issuing a notice to the Directorate of Enforcement in response to a bail plea filed by the embattled leader. The plea, lodged in connection with the money laundering case linked to the defunct excise policy of Delhi.
Additionally, K Kavitha has initiated a bail plea in the Delhi High Court concerning the CBI case, slated for potential deliberation on Monday. Notably, recent attempts to secure bail in both cases were met with resistance by the trial court, further entrenching the legal quagmire surrounding the BRS leader.
The bench, led by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, has scheduled May 24, 2024, for detailed arguments in the ongoing matter concerning K Kavitha, signifying a crucial moment in the prolonged legal process. Kavitha’s plea highlights the personal toll of the ordeal, citing her role as a mother to two children, one of whom is currently a minor undergoing medical supervision.
In her plea for bail , Kavitha alleges a concerted effort to embroil her in the scandal by members of the ruling party at the Centre, shedding light on the contentious political undertones surrounding the case. Kavitha contends that the entire case pivots on statements made by witnesses, approvers, or co-accused under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), casting doubt on the veracity of the prosecution’s claims.
She vehemently asserts-
“No evidence exists that implicates the applicant in any wrongdoing.”
Moreover, Kavitha raises serious concerns regarding the legality of her arrest, citing non-compliance with Section 19 of the PMLA, thereby challenging the foundational basis of the prosecution’s case. Highlighting the absence of concrete evidence implicating her in any illicit financial transactions, Kavitha denounces the purported grounds for her arrest as “a sham and a pretense.”
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K Kavitha faced another setback on May 6 when the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi rejected her bail pleas related to both the CBI and ED cases associated with the Excise Policy controversy, extending her legal troubles. Her detention began with an arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement on March 15, 2024, followed by subsequent detention by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024.
The CBI’s remand application provided insight into its broader investigative objectives, highlighting the necessity for custodial interrogation to unravel the complex conspiracy surrounding the development and implementation of the Excise Policy. Utilizing information from the Delhi Chief Secretary’s report, which identified apparent breaches of multiple statutes and regulations, both the CBI and ED initiated a thorough investigation into purported irregularities and favors granted to license holders.
The allegations revolves around deviations from established norms in modifying the excise policy, leading to financial improprieties and misappropriation of public funds. The probe agencies assert that illicit gains were funneled to accused officials through nefarious means, resulting in substantial losses to the exchequer.
