Today,  a court in New Delhi refused to grant interim bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with the Delhi excise policy-related money laundering case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja rejected the plea, stating that the current circumstances were not suitable for granting her interim bail.

Kavitha had appealed to the court for interim bail, citing that her 16-year-old son is currently undergoing exams and requires his mother's "moral and emotional support".

The Enforcement Directorate countered the request, asserting that K Kavitha had tampered with evidence and exerted influence on witnesses involved in the case. The agency further accused her of being a significant figure within the "South Group," which stands accused of providing kickbacks worth ₹100 crore to the ruling AAP in Delhi in exchange for a substantial portion of liquor licenses in the national capital.

K Kavitha, aged 46, was apprehended from her Banjara Hills residence on March 15 amidst demonstrations by BRS supporters. Following her arrest, she was placed in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for seven days the subsequent day.

Subsequently, her custodial interrogation was prolonged by an additional three days. Last Tuesday, she was remanded to 14-day judicial custody.