A Telangana court issued an interim injunction against Minister Konda Surekha, prohibiting further defamatory remarks about K.T. Rama Rao amid ongoing defamation proceedings. Media outlets are ordered to remove related content. Legal hearings are scheduled for November, as both Rama Rao and actor Nagarjuna pursue separate defamation cases against Surekha.
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A Delhi court today issued a notice to the CBI regarding a default bail plea by K Kavitha, a leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, in the Delhi Excise policy case. The plea is based on the alleged defective charge sheet and failure of the CBI to submit a complete charge sheet within 60 days. Kavitha remains in judicial custody pending trial.
Today(on 1st July), Delhi High Court denies bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in CBI and ED cases linked to 2021-22 Delhi Excise Policy. Kavitha faces allegations of bribery and money laundering related to the policy, with connections to the Aam Aadmi Party’s campaign funding. The case involves other political figures, including the Delhi Chief Minister, implicating broader political ramifications.
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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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Today (On 29th May): Special Judge Kaveri Baweja acknowledged the chargesheet and issued a production warrant for K Kavitha, mandating her appearance in court on June 3, 2024. The court recognized charges against other accused individuals, including Chanpreet Singh, Damodar, Prince Singh, and Arvind Kumar, related to irregularities in the now-repealed Delhi excise policy, including financial losses to the exchequer. Kavitha’s bail pleas were rejected by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi for cases linked to the Excise Policy matter. Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15, 2024, and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. The authorities accuse officials of modifying the excise policy to extend undue favours, reduce or waive license fees, and extend L-1 licenses without proper authorization, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the state exchequer. The probe agencies claim that illegal gains were diverted to accused officials, with false entries made in financial records to evade detection.
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Today (21st May): A Delhi court reserves order on Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against BRS leader K Kavitha and others, with the pronouncement scheduled for May 29, 2024. The court will also consider the chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party on May 28, 2024. Kavitha’s bail plea will be heard on May 24, 2024, by the Delhi High Court. The case pertains to alleged money laundering linked to the scrapped Excise policy of Delhi.
Today (10th May): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a new charge sheet against BRS leader K Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case. The court will hear the arguments regarding the seventh charge sheet on May 13. Kavitha’s plea for bail is scheduled for May 24 after being rejected on May 6, extending her judicial custody. ED’s investigation revealed alleged corruption and bribery.
New Delhi: Today( 22nd April): The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi is yet to decide on the bail plea of K Kavitha, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS), linked to a CBI case involving the Excise Policy. Allegations state that the ruling party aims to tarnish her and her father’s reputation for political gain in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Kavitha was arrested in connection with an alleged liquor policy scam and is facing allegations of irregularities in the modification of the excise policy. The investigating agencies aim to establish a broader conspiracy related to the formulation and execution of the Excise Policy, and they claim that the alleged actions resulted in a loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the exchequer.