| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | K Kavitha seeks interim bail in excise policy case citing exception to women under PMLA; ED opposes |
| Introduction | K Kavitha, a Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, filed an interim bail plea in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. |
| Factual Background | Kavitha was arrested on March 15 in Hyderabad by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the case. |
| Legal Issues | Whether Kavitha is eligible for bail under the proviso to Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as a woman accused in the case. |
| Applicable Law | Section 45 of the PMLA, specifically the proviso allowing courts to release woman-accused on bail under certain conditions. |
| Analysis | Kavitha’s legal team argued for bail citing the proviso to Section 45 of the PMLA and the need for her presence for her son’s exams. ED opposed, alleging evidence destruction and influence attempts. |
| Conclusion | The court reserved its verdict on the interim bail plea and will pronounce it on April 8, 2024. |
| Current Scenario | Kavitha remains in judicial custody until April 9, 2024. |
Case Summary: K Kavitha, a BRS leader, sought interim bail in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. Kavitha’s legal team argued for bail under the proviso to Section 45 of the PMLA, citing her son’s exams. The ED opposed bail, alleging evidence destruction and influence attempts. The court will announce its decision on April 8, 2024.
SOURCE- THE HINDU
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