Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Friday booked Telangana Jagriti president and former MP K. Kavita, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia were acquitted. Special Judge Jitendra Singh said that during the investigation, the role of the alleged central conspiracy could not be proved and sufficient evidence was not revealed to frame charges. After reserving the verdict on February 12, the court gave this order. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad immediately after the verdict, Kavita said that her faith in the judiciary remained intact and the truth prevailed.
Kavita looked emotional as she reached among her supporters outside her residence in Hyderabad. She said, ‘I had said from the beginning that I will come out like a washed pearl, and that is what happened today. This case was motivated by political hatred. My family endured difficult times for many months.
She accused the investigating agencies of misuse and said that now they will serve the public with more energy. After the decision he wrote ‘Satyamev Jayate’ on social media.
‘Biggest political conspiracy’ in the history of independent India: Kejriwal
In Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal called it the ‘biggest political conspiracy’ in the history of independent India. Manish Sisodia also termed the court’s decision as a victory of justice. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered a case under allegations of alleged irregularities and favoritism in the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The allegation was that by changing the policy, some business groups were benefited and bribes were taken in return. In this sequence, many arrests were made and political debate intensified across the country.
Of. What were the allegations against Kavita?
Of. Kavita’s name had allegedly surfaced in a transaction related to a business lobby. He was first called for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate and later the CBI also investigated. Opposition parties called it an attempt by the central government to exert pressure through agencies, while BJP said the investigation was within the ambit of law.
What is the opinion of legal experts on the court’s decision?
The latest decision of the court has given a big turn to this much discussed case. Legal experts say that the court has given its decision on the basis of evidence, which highlights the importance of judicial process apart from political allegations and counter-allegations. Now eyes will be on whether the investigating agencies challenge this decision in the High Court or not. At present, this is a big news of relief for the acquitted leaders and the discussion on its impact in national politics has intensified.
