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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individuals, including Chanpreet Singh, Damodar, Prince Singh, and Arvind Kumar, related to irregularities in the now-repealed Delhi excise policy, including financial losses to the exchequer.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.
Delhi Police chargesheet accuses Teesta Setalvad and Prabir Purkayastha of financial wrongdoing, inciting violence, and a larger network involving activist Gautam Navlakha. Allegations include news-syndication scam, tainted foreign funds, and aiding Left Wing Extremism. Purkayastha is also accused of disinformation and inciting rioters during farmer protests, implicating him in terrorist acts and anti-India propaganda.
On Friday(26th April), The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered Rakesh Sharma’s participation in a corruption probe involving MLA Ashish Sharma and scheduled proceedings for May 24. Allegations include financial misdeeds and destabilizing the state government. The political landscape remains tense, with upcoming bypolls and reduced Congress party strength. The investigation continues amidst political turmoil.
Today(on 25th April), The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused K Kavitha of pressuring witnesses and tampering with evidence in the Delhi liquor policy case. They allege that she exerted influence over crucial witnesses and co-accused, attempting to obstruct justice. Kavitha remains in judicial custody, with her bail plea pending decision. The ED denies breaching any assurance to the Supreme Court.
Today(on 24th April), Andhra Pradesh court granted 3-day custody to Vemula Satish Kumar, the prime suspect in the stone-pelting incident targeting Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Kumar’s arrest on April 17 led to a voluntary confession implicating another in a conspiracy to harm the Chief Minister, intensifying the investigation. Vemula Durga Rao, previously considered a suspect, was released due to lack of evidence.
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On Monday (22nd April): The Delhi High Court denied bail to Salim Malik in the Delhi riots case, citing the seriousness of the charges against him. The court emphasized his attendance at meetings where violent activities were discussed, leading to the dismissal of his bail plea. Malik faces allegations under the UAPA and various sections of the IPC.
Today(on 16th April), Delhi Police confirmed acquiring necessary sanctions under UAPA and CrPC for the NewsClick Case prosecution. The Special Public Prosecutor presented three sanction orders as part of a supplementary chargesheet. The case was postponed until April 30, 2024, with emphasis on thorough examination of the 8,000-page chargesheet. Newsclick and its founder are accused of promoting pro-China propaganda.
Today (12th April) The CBI has requested the custodial interrogation of K Kavitha due to unsatisfactory answers regarding the alleged bribe payments to the Aam Aadmi Party. Kavitha is accused of demanding and receiving substantial sums of money from different sources, as part of a larger conspiracy involving the Delhi Excise Policy. She is also alleged to have conspired with AAP leaders to gain favors in policy formulation.
![[Breaking] Delhi HC's Justice Amit Sharma Recuses from Umar Khalid's Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Case; Will Hear on July 24](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/14khalid.jpeg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
On Tuesday (9th April): The Delhi Police opposed Umar Khalid’s bail plea, alleging he spread false information on social media and incited violence during the 2020 Delhi riots. They presented evidence of his communication with various individuals to manipulate the narrative. Khalid’s request for bail hinged on lack of evidence against him, with the court set to decide on the matter.