A court has extended the judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia and BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. The extension was ordered by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja on Wednesday.
Both leaders were produced before the court via video conference due to the expiration of their previous judicial custody. The court has now extended their custody until July 25.
The case involves allegations of money laundering linked to an excise scam that has garnered significant attention. The extension of judicial custody indicates the ongoing nature of the investigation and the legal proceedings surrounding this high-profile case.
The excise scam case has been a major issue, with allegations of financial irregularities and corruption in the allocation of liquor licenses. Manish Sisodia, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, and K Kavitha, a prominent leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, have been under scrutiny for their alleged involvement.
The court proceedings have been closely watched, with both leaders denying any wrongdoing. Their judicial custody has been extended multiple times as the investigation continues to unfold. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been actively probing the case, seeking to uncover the extent of the alleged money laundering activities.
The extension of custody has led to varied reactions from political circles. Supporters of both leaders have expressed their belief in their innocence and have called for a fair and transparent investigation. Meanwhile, opponents have emphasized the need for accountability and thorough scrutiny in such high-profile cases.
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With the judicial custody now extended until July 25, further developments in the case are anticipated. The legal teams for both leaders are expected to continue their efforts to challenge the allegations and seek bail. The ongoing investigation by the ED will likely bring more details to light as the case progresses.
