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.
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.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the bail plea of Vijay Nair, the former communication in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party, who is implicated in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Nair has been in custody for almost two years and the trial has not commenced despite 353 witnesses. Nair is challenging the trial court’s denial of his default bail plea. The money laundering case originates from a CBI FIR and alleges Nair’s involvement in arranging kickbacks for the Delhi government in exchange for favors related to the liquor retail business in Delhi. The ED accuses Nair of acting as a middleman for the ‘South Group’ and facilitating meetings with government officials. Raids were conducted at nearly three dozen locations in Delhi and Punjab, and other prominent figures are also implicated in the case.
The CBI claims that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hastily approved the now-scrapped liquor policy during the peak of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Accusations include hawala channel transactions, support from liquor businessmen for the AAP, and increased profit margins for wholesalers. Kejriwal has been arrested and is under further interrogation.
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The CBI has filed a charge sheet against K Kavitha in the Delhi Excise Policy case, with the court setting a hearing for July 6. K Kavitha is currently in judicial custody due to cases brought by the CBI and the ED. The ED has also filed a charge sheet, alleging involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs 292.8 crore.
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Today (30th April): A Delhi court rejected the bail plea of Manish Sisodia, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, in the Delhi excise policy case. Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023, and is being investigated for alleged involvement in the manipulation of the excise policy. The trial has faced delays.
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K. Kavitha, a prominent political figure, has been denied interim bail in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. She is accused of involvement in a bribery scheme and tampering with evidence. The Enforcement Directorate opposes her bail plea, citing potential influence on the case, witness tampering, and evidence destruction. Kavitha’s legal team emphasizes the need for emotional support for her son during exams.
Today, K Kavitha, a detained BRS leader, was produced before a Delhi court by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case related to the repealed Delhi excise policy. Kavitha’s arrest from Hyderabad and subsequent transfer to Delhi sparked controversy, with her stating she will fight in court. Allegations of political connections and bribery were also made.