The Supreme Court will be heard a plea from K Chandrasekhar Rao, leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), challenging a Telangana High Court order regarding a commission to investigate alleged power sector irregularities during his tenure. Rao disputes the commission’s establishment, alleging bias and political motives. The high court’s order emphasized the need for evidence to substantiate claims of bias.
The Telangana High Court dismissed KCR’s plea against an inquiry into power procurement irregularities from Chhattisgarh during his previous tenure. The decision addresses controversies over power procurement and thermal power station setups in the state, upholding the commission’s jurisdiction and emphasizing its fact-finding role without enforceable decisions.
The CBI claims that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hastily approved the now-scrapped liquor policy during the peak of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Accusations include hawala channel transactions, support from liquor businessmen for the AAP, and increased profit margins for wholesalers. Kejriwal has been arrested and is under further interrogation.
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The Delhi High Court has asked the jail officials to submit medical reports of businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, involved in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi Excise scam. Pillai, seeking interim bail on medical grounds, cited health issues and the need for specialized treatment. The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 14.
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The Delhi Court granted interim bail to businessman Amit Arora in connection with an excise duty case, considering his wife’s health and family responsibilities. The judge instructed him not to leave Delhi NCR, tamper with evidence, or engage in criminal activities. Arora’s legal team emphasized his prior compliance with legal requirements and absence of misuse of bail.
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The CBI has filed a charge sheet against K Kavitha in the Delhi Excise Policy case, with the court setting a hearing for July 6. K Kavitha is currently in judicial custody due to cases brought by the CBI and the ED. The ED has also filed a charge sheet, alleging involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs 292.8 crore.
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Delhi Court today extends BRS leader K Kavitha’s custody till July 3 in the liquor policy scam case. Three co-accused were granted bail. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, is accused of involvement in a corruption and money laundering case related to Delhi’s excise policy. The case alleges favoritism and diversion of funds.
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Today, On 24th May, The Delhi High Court postponed BRS MLC Kavitha’s bail hearing to Monday. CBI and ED will submit their counter-affidavits, impacting her legal and political standing. The delay underscores the complexity of political legal cases in India and its potential impact on the BRS party’s image and electoral prospects. All eyes are on the Delhi High Court.
The Delhi court on Monday extended Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha’s judicial custody in the Delhi excise policy case until June 3. Her lawyer argued that since the chargesheet was filed and cognizance not yet taken by the court, she should be released. The Enforcement Directorate alleges a criminal conspiracy involving AAP leaders. bail plea hearing on May 24.