Enforcement Directorate

Previously, Kavitha had been in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which was extended for three days. However, as per the ED's request, stating that further custodial interrogation was unnecessary, the court decided to send her to judicial custody.

The arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21, in connection with a money-laundering case related to the now-defunct Delhi excise policy, prompted the Lieutenant Governor to call for discussions on the governance of the city. However, the ministers declined the invitation citing the presence of the model code of conduct.

Officials reported that Kumar provided his statement under the regulations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Additionally, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Durgesh Pathak has also been summoned for questioning in the same case.

The plea for interim bail put forth by Kavitha was rejected by Special CBI judge Kaveri Baweja, with a detailed order expected to follow.

Sources indicate that the financial investigative body has taken notice of the CBI's First Information Report (FIR) already lodged, implicating them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

According to the ED affidavit, statements from individuals such as Ashok Patel, Kiran Bhai Patel, and Jagdish Sharma unveiled various channels used to transfer the money to Goa. These included approximately Rs 12 crore from Ashok Chandu Bhai of Asheel Corporation, Rs 7.1 crore from Devang Solanki of KS Enterprise, Rs 16 crore from Kirti Amba Lal, Rs 7.5 crore from Neelkanth, and Rs 2 crore from Ma Ambey.

Kejriwal's lawyer Ramesh Gupta previously informed Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court that Kejriwal doesn't oppose the extension of custody. Consequently, the ED contends that Kejriwal has voluntarily waived his right to contest his current custody status and cannot now claim it to be unlawful.

Gahlot, aged 49, represents the Najafgarh constituency and serves as the minister for transport, home, and law in the Delhi government under Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who himself has been apprehended by the federal agency in connection with this case.