Today (15th April): A Delhi court has issued a notice to the CBI regarding the bail plea of BRS leader Kavitha in the Delhi Excise scam corruption case. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, was arrested by the CBI and faces allegations related to the excise policy. The CBI seeks further custody citing evidence and witness influence concerns.
Today (28th March): The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL aiming to oust Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. The Court affirmed that the issue falls under the executive and should be addressed by the President or Governor. It emphasized the separation of powers and refused to intervene in the matter.
Today, Delhi High Court will review Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate over an excise policy scam. Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, alleges unlawful detention and seeks immediate release. He asserts that the arrest is politically motivated, claiming unfair use of the Enforcement Directorate by the Bharatiya Janata Party. The controversy involves allegations of corrupt practices related to the liquor policy.
K Kavitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi today challenged her arrest in a money laundering case related to Delhi excise policy irregularities at the Supreme Court. She’s in ED custody until March 23rd. The plea, filed by her advocate, contests her detention under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Kavitha’s arrest followed interrogation and is linked to the “South Group” in the excise policy case.
