Supreme Court Demands Evidence in BRS Leader K Kavitha’s Alleged Delhi Excise Policy Scam

The Supreme Court has asked investigative agencies to present evidence linking BRS leader K Kavitha to the Delhi excise policy scam. Kavitha seeks bail, citing completed investigations. Accusations against her include tampering with evidence by destroying a mobile phone. Kavitha denies all allegations.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pressed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to present any concrete evidence proving that BRS leader K Kavitha was implicated in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

A panel of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan reviewed Kavitha's bail pleas related to corruption and money laundering charges investigated by the two agencies. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Kavitha, argued for her release on bail, asserting the completion of the probe by both the ED and CBI.

Citing a previous court ruling that granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia, also a co-accused in the cases, Rohatgi contested the accusations. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, for the investigating agencies, accused Kavitha of tampering with evidence by formatting her mobile phone, claims which Rohatgi labeled as 'bogus.' The hearing continues as the Supreme Court has sought detailed responses from the ED and CBI on earlier bail denials.

(With inputs from agencies.)