BRS Leader K Kavitha Seeks Bail in Delhi Excise Policy Case

The Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a bail plea from Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha. She is seeking default bail in the Delhi Excise policy case.

Details of the Case

Special judge Kaveri Baweja issued the notice and scheduled the next hearing for July 12. Kavitha’s lawyers, Nitesh Rana and Mohit P Rao, argued that the charge sheet filed by the CBI was incomplete, failing to meet the mandatory 60-day period.

Kavitha, who is currently in judicial custody, has had previous bail applications dismissed by both the trial court and the High Court. She was first arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on March 15 and later by the CBI on April 11.

Allegations and Investigations

The ED and CBI have accused Kavitha of irregularities in modifying the excise policy, extending undue favors to license holders, and causing a loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the exchequer. The investigation was initiated based on a report by the Delhi Chief Secretary, which indicated violations of several acts and rules.

The agencies allege that illegal gains were diverted to officials and false entries were made in books of account to evade detection. Specific allegations include the refund of an earnest money deposit of about Rs 30 crore and a waiver on tendered license fees due to COVID-19.