Today (12th April): BRS leader K Kavitha has been remanded to CBI custody until April 15 in the Delhi Excise Policy Case, following her arrest for alleged involvement in irregularities related to the policy. The investigation, involving money laundering allegations, is ongoing. The CBI considers Kavitha a key conspirator and asserts the necessity of her continued interrogation.
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.
Today (11th April): The CBI is set to present BRS leader K Kavitha at the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court tomorrow. Kavitha faces legal proceedings related to alleged criminal conspiracy and falsification of accounts. The case involves a liquor policy scam, with accusations of kickbacks to the Aam Aadmi Party. ED investigations have led to provisional asset attachment worth Rs. 128.79 crore.
Today, 10th April, The Orissa High Court (HC) upheld the corruption conviction of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim, reinforcing transparency and ethical conduct in public office. The case involved Moquim’s conspiracy to gain financial benefits for a real estate firm, emphasizing the judiciary’s vital role in combating corruption. This decision highlights the ongoing battle against corruption in India’s political landscape.
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Today (5th April): The Rouse Avenue Court has allowed the CBI to interrogate BRS leader K Kavitha in Tihar Jail regarding the Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged money laundering. The interrogation seeks information about recovered chats and a land deal related to bribery allegations. Kavitha is currently in judicial custody, with a verdict on her interim bail plea expected on April 8.
Today (4th April) A Delhi court ordered the Enforcement Directorate to provide a copy of the charge sheet to the accused in the DJB money laundering case involving Delhi Jal Board tenders. The accused include DJB’s former chief engineer and a contractor. The ED alleges bribe money was funneled to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faces previous money laundering charges and is presently in judicial custody.
The Indian government approved printing Rs 10,000 crore worth of electoral bonds just before the Supreme Court scrapped the scheme as unconstitutional. The approval and subsequent printing, handled by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India, sparked discussions on the transparency of political financing. Following the ruling, the Finance Ministry directed the State Bank of India to cease printing remaining electoral bonds. The scheme’s anonymity has divided opinions on political donation transparency in India.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was remanded in six-day custody by a local court following his arrest in connection with a money laundering case related to the Delhi Excise Policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate alleged his involvement as a key conspirator and beneficiary in the alleged liquor scam case, presenting him before the court today at 2 PM.
The Lokpal yesterday issued a directive instructing the CBI to investigate TMC Leader Mahua Moitra based on serious allegations supported by compelling evidence. The order emphasized the need to eradicate corruption and hold public representatives accountable. The investigation is to include allegations of sharing login credentials, misuse of power, and demands for gifts and favors.
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay formally resigned from the Calcutta High Court on March 5, 2024, and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. His disillusionment with the TMC-led administration in West Bengal led to his decision. This rare transition from a high court judge to a political figure was confirmed by the Union Law Ministry.
