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Kerala CPI: Veena Vijayan's ED Interrogation Amidst CM's Incarceration
MV Govindan, the Secretary of Kerala CPI(M), responded emphatically to queries regarding Veena's IT firm, Exalogic, coming under ED scrutiny and her eventual interrogation. "Why make a fuss when the ED operates akin to the BJP-led government's mafia? With a Chief Minister already in custody, questioning someone seems trivial. It's evident that the Centre is leveraging its agencies," remarked Govindan.
Legal Action Continues: BRS Leader K Kavitha Remanded to Judicial Custody Until April 23
Appearing before the court as Kavitha's three-day police custody expired, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requested judicial custody for her, stating that further custodial interrogation was unnecessary. However, Kavitha's legal representatives, Advocate Nitesh Rana and Deepak Nagar, contested the plea, asserting that there were insufficient grounds to justify her continued detention, especially since she had already been interrogated.
K. Kavitha, BRS Leader, Remanded to 3 Days of CBI Custody Regarding Excise Policy Investigation
Kavitha, who is not only a leader within the BRS but also the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was taken into custody by the CBI while she was already in judicial custody in a separate case handled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Hardeep Puri Urges Kejriwal's Resignation as Delhi CM, Stresses Moral Responsibility
Puri expressed, "His persistence as the CM while being incarcerated reflects sheer shamelessness. It's about time he resigns and allows someone else to helm the administration in Delhi."
Extension of Judicial Custody for BRS Leader K. Kavitha in Excise Policy Case until April 23rd
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.
Letter from L-G Office to MHA Highlights Delhi Ministers' Meeting Refusal
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.
Enforcement Directorate Queries Kejriwal's PA and Summons AAP MLA in Excise Policy Probe
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.
Delhi court denies interim bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha in excise policy 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.
Expanding Probe: ED Joins CBI in Filing FIR Against Mahua Moitra and Hiranandani in Cash-for-Query Case
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.
Identifying the Multifaceted Money Trails in ED's Response to Kejriwal's Plea
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.
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