K Kavitha appeals court to reconsider CBI interrogation order

BRS leader K Kavitha, currently in judicial custody in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, has petitioned a city court to review its decision allowing the CBI to interrogate her in Tihar jail.

Kavitha's advocate, Nitesh Rana, raised concerns in court regarding the CBI's approach, alleging that they sought permission for interrogation "behind her back," potentially withholding crucial information to obtain a favorable order.

Expressing apprehension about the integrity of the process, Rana urged the court to suspend its previous order permitting Kavitha's interrogation until she has had an opportunity to present her case.

The court, upon hearing the submission, deferred the matter to April 10, granting time to the CBI to respond to Kavitha's plea. However, no interim relief was provided to Kavitha by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja.

Rana emphasized the importance of judicial discipline, noting that despite the court's decision not to recall the order, the probe agency should refrain from executing it until Kavitha's application is considered by the judge.

Kavitha, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 15 from her Banjara Hills residence in Hyderabad, had previously sought interim bail to support her son during his exams. The court has reserved its decision on this matter for April 8.

Accused of involvement in the "South Group," which allegedly paid kickbacks to the ruling AAP in Delhi for a share of liquor licenses, Kavitha was sent to 14-day judicial custody last Tuesday. She is the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao.