Delhi Court: K Kavitha to Remain in ED Custody Until March 23 for Liquor Policy Probe

A Delhi court has extended BRS leader K Kavitha's custody till March 23 in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy scam. Kavitha, daughter of Tamil Nadu CM K Chandrashekhar, faces allegations of bribing AAP for liquor licenses. The court emphasized the need for her custodial interrogation due to alleged non-cooperation.

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Amid the ongoing investigation into the Delhi liquor policy scam, a Delhi court has extended the custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha until March 23. Kavitha, who is the daughter of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar, is under scrutiny for her alleged involvement in a money laundering case related to the scam.

The court's decision to remand Kavitha to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody follows allegations of her role in a bribery scheme aimed at influencing the Delhi excise policy. This policy, which has come under intense scrutiny, allegedly involved kickbacks amounting to Rs 100 crore paid to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in exchange for favorable liquor licenses in the national capital.

During the court proceedings, the judge emphasized the necessity of Kavitha's custodial interrogation due to the perceived obstruction in the investigation process attributed to her alleged non-cooperation. The court underscored the gravity of the accusations against her and deemed her custody essential for a thorough and sustained interrogation to uncover the trail of illicit proceeds.

Furthermore, the court directed that Kavitha's interrogation be conducted in a location equipped with CCTV coverage, in adherence to guidelines set forth by the Supreme Court, to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the process.

The ED has asserted that Kavitha played a pivotal role in what is referred to as the 'South Group,' which purportedly orchestrated a substantial cash bribe to AAP representatives. This bribery scheme allegedly aimed to manipulate the excise policy in favor of certain liquor entities. Despite not being formally charged in any ED filings, Kavitha is believed to have been a central figure in this clandestine operation.

The extension of Kavitha's custody coincides with the legal proceedings involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP members implicated in the same scandal. As the investigation unfolds, the court remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the integrity of the judicial process, ensuring fair treatment for all parties involved.

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In response to her arrest and custody extension, Kavitha has vowed to contest the charges vigorously within the confines of the legal system. Her legal counsel has raised concerns regarding the adherence to due process, alleging procedural irregularities in her apprehension by the ED.

The developments surrounding K Kavitha's custody extension underscore the complexities and ramifications of the ongoing investigation into the Delhi liquor policy scam, shedding light on the intricate web of political and financial entanglements at play in the nation's capital.