The Supreme Court granted bail to Vijay Nair, Aam Aadmi Party’s member accused in the excise policy scandal after 23 months in custody. The Court criticized the delay in trial by the Enforcement Directorate and emphasized that pre-trial detention should not serve as punishment. The case involves alleged irregularities in the excise policy and money laundering.
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Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court criticized the selective investigations by the CBI and ED in the Delhi Excise Policy case, stressing that accused individuals should not be chosen at convenience. The court granted bail to K Kavitha, overturning the Delhi High Court’s denial. The agencies’ conduct was questioned, and emphasis was placed on fairness in prosecutions and bail hearings.
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Supreme Court grants bail to BRS leader K Kavitha Today(27th Aug) in excise policy irregularities case, challenging agencies to prove her involvement. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, is accused in a Delhi excise policy scam involving liquor traders and prominent individuals. Her arrest and legal battle have garnered significant attention.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 27) adjourned hearing on the bail plea of former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. A bench of justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti deferred the matter after the counsel for the ED sought a weeks’ time for filing a counter affidavit.
Tomorrow(27th August),The Supreme Court will hear BRS leader K Kavitha’s bail plea on Tuesday regarding a money laundering case tied to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan will likely review the matter, with responses from the CBI and ED having been sought on Kavitha’s challenge to a July 1 Delhi High Court bail denial.
The Supreme Court today has scheduled a hearing for August 27 regarding K Kavitha’s bail application concerning the alleged Delhi excise policy scandal. The CBI and ED are expected to submit responses. Kavitha, who has been in jail for five months, contends she is entitled to bail, challenging the denial based on her alleged involvement in the conspiracy.
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Today, On 13th July, A Delhi court extended Arvind Kejriwal and K Kavitha’s custody until September 2 in the excise ‘scam’ case. Despite an earlier Supreme Court decision for interim bail, Kejriwal remains in Tihar Jail due to unfulfilled bail bond requirements. The case, involving alleged corruption and conspiracy by AAP leaders, continues to draw attention and legal scrutiny.
Today(on 25th July),The Rouse Avenue Court has set a deadline of July 31 for the ED to provide hard copies of up to the 8th supplementary charge sheets to the accused. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha appeared via video conferencing, while AAP MP Sanjay Singh was exempted due to Parliament duties.
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Today, On 24th July, The Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing for July 31 to consider BRS leader K Kavitha’s plea challenging her arrest by the CBI in connection with a Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha argues that her arrest violates legal principles and fundamental rights, asserting that there is no evidence to support the accusations against her. The CBI’s chargesheet accuses her of manipulating the Delhi excise policy and participating in the transfer of illicit funds to Goa through hawala channels. Kavitha is currently in judicial custody related to both CBI and ED cases, with the Delhi High Court rejecting her bail petitions. The ED and CBI accused her of involvement in irregularities while amending the excise policy, alleging the diversion of illicit gains and manipulation of books of accounts.
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Today, On 22nd July, A Delhi court has acknowledged a charge sheet in an excise case involving K Kavitha, a political figure accused of irregularities in Delhi’s excise policy. Kavitha faces charges of conspiracy with a liquor cartel and AAP leaders, as well as money laundering. The CBI and ED are intensifying investigations into the alleged scam.