K Kavitha's interim bail plea rejected in money laundering case

K Kavitha, a leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), was denied interim bail by a Delhi court in connection with the money laundering case linked to the now-defunct Delhi liquor excise policy. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja dismissed her application despite Kavitha's plea citing her 16-year-old son's ongoing exams and provisions in anti-money laundering laws that favor bail for female accused. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed her bail plea, contending that exceptions under the law were intended for women lacking agency, not prominent politicians like Kavitha.

The decision to deny interim bail to K Kavitha stems from a complex legal battle surrounding her alleged involvement in bribery and money laundering linked to Delhi's excise policy. The ED, arguing against bail, asserted Kavitha's prominent status in politics and alleged destruction of evidence, including data on her mobile phone. Despite her defense emphasizing the importance of her presence for her son during exams, the court maintained its stance against granting interim relief. Kavitha's legal challenges extend further as she faces scrutiny from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with ongoing summons and judicial procedures complicating her legal standing.