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K Kavitha, a prominent leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case. This development marked her release from custody after five months. The court imposed strict conditions for her bail, including the surrender of her passport and the furnishing of a Rs 10 lakh bail bond. Furthermore, Kavitha was instructed to abstain from tampering with evidence.
Following her release, Kavitha immediately met with her father and the BRS chief, K Chandrasekhar Rao, at his residence in Erravelli. The meeting was a symbolic gesture of family and party unity. Sources indicate that Kavitha intends to stay at the farmhouse for a short period to spend time with her parents. She is then expected to actively engage in party activities and focus on her responsibilities as the Member of Parliament for the Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency.
Kavitha's arrest had been widely seen as politically motivated, a claim that she herself has asserted. The Supreme Court's decision to grant her bail was based on the completion of the investigation and the filing of the chargesheet. The court acknowledged that while deleting messages and formatting phones is common behavior and not inherently criminal without further evidence, such actions could be interpreted as evidence tampering. The court further emphasized that undertrial custody should not become a form of punishment.
Kavitha's return to active political life is significant for the BRS. Her experience and influence will be crucial as the party prepares for upcoming elections. The Delhi excise policy case continues to be a complex and politically charged issue. The Supreme Court's bail order provides some clarity, but the full implications of the case are yet to be determined.
Source: Kavitha: Kavitha meets KCR, focuses on party activities