Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday dismissed the bail applications filed by BRS leader K. Kavitha in corruption and money laundering cases being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja,has dismissed the applications, saying the stage was not right to grant the relief. K Kavitha is in judicial custody in both the cases lodged by the ED and the CBI. During the hearing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the plea, alleging that Kavitha had tampered with evidence and influenced witnesses in the case.
The agency accused Kavitha of being a pivotal member of the “South Group,” which purportedly paid kickbacks of Rs 100 crore to the ruling AAP in Delhi in exchange for a significant portion of liquor licenses in the capital. Kavitha, aged 46, was apprehended from her residence in Banjara Hills on March 15 amidst protests by BRS supporters.