Special Judge Kaveri Baweja Today (April 12th) reserved for later in the day its order on the CBI’s plea seeking five-day custody of BRS leader K Kavitha, arrested in connection with a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
BRS leader K Kavitha Today (April 6th), filed a court motion opposing the CBI’s request to question her in Tihar jail regarding a corruption case tied to the alleged scam. The court granted the CBI permission to interrogate Kavitha in Tihar jail, following the agency’s plea filed seeking permission for her interrogation in judicial custody.
A Delhi court Today (April 4th) reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy scam. Special Judge (PC Act) Kaveri Baweja from the Rouse Avenue Courts reserved verdict following arguments presented by Kavitha and ED.
Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi Today criticized the actions of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the case of K Kavitha, accusing them of unfairness and harassment. The advocate argued for bail, stating that Kavitha’s arrest was unnecessary and that the ED reneged on their undertaking to the Supreme Court. The case is scheduled for further hearing on April 4. Kavitha, a leader of Bharat Rashtra Samithi, is accused in the Delhi excise scam case and is currently in judicial custody until April 9, with a plea for interim bail filed.
The Tihar Jail administrator on Sunday informed the court that K Kavitha, a leader of Bharat Rashtra Samithi, cannot have home-cooked meals in prison as directed by the court. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM, alleged non-compliance with the court’s directive. The court emphasized its order to comply with jail regulations and urged the lawyer to gather accurate instructions.
“He is a dreaded criminal. There are so many cases”: The Supreme Court Today postponed the hearing on gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s appeal against a 5-year prison sentence, citing his notorious criminal record. The case dates back 24 years and involves alleged reign of terror in Uttar Pradesh. The bench observed that he is currently in custody. An earlier acquittal was overturned in 2021.
The Supreme Court of India has directed an investigation into the alarming number of pregnancies among women inmates in West Bengal jails. This proactive step underscores the commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of incarcerated women and addressing the complex challenges they face. The move highlights the judiciary’s advocacy for marginalized individuals in the prison system.
