Bharat Rashtra Samithi Member Kalvakuntla Kavitha Faces Possible Jail Time in Delhi Liquor Policy Case
In a shocking development, Bharat Rashtra Samithi legislative council member Kalvakuntla Kavitha has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 15 in connection with a money-laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy. This news has sent shockwaves through the political circles of India.
Kavitha’s troubles seem to be far from over as she was denied relief in the Supreme Court seeking bail and was directed to approach the trial court. If the trial court also rejects her bail plea, Kavitha may have to spend a considerable amount of time behind bars until the ED files its charge sheet.
Her counsel, Kapil Sibal, pleaded with the Court not to ask Kavitha to approach the High Court first and expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation. However, the bench remained firm in its decision and refused to entertain the petition solely based on her political status.
The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that Kavitha was involved with a “South Group” lobby of liquor traders who were engaged in kickbacks under the now-repealed Delhi Excise Policy. She was remanded to the ED’s custody until March 23 by a Special Judge in Delhi.
Despite being summoned multiple times by the ED for questioning, Kavitha had not appeared, citing protection from coercive action as per a Supreme Court directive. This latest development has raised concerns and questions about the role of politicians in such cases and the justice system in India. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story on World News Live.
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