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The Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K. Kavitha on bail in the Delhi liquor policy case.
The case, which has seen high-profile arrests including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, comes just days before the 2024 general election
Misuse of power
The Supreme Court granting bail to K. Kavitha, exposes the misuse of judicial processes to harass political opponents.
The Court questioned the fairness of the investigation, noting the use of some accused as witnesses and offering pardons.
The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA) provisions were criticized for being used to unjustly deny bail and keep opponents in jail.
The Court emphasized that bail denial should not be used as a tactic to keep political figures imprisoned, urging a fair investigation instead.
Prosecutors are urged to concentrate on building a strong case with reliable evidence rather than relying on lengthy bail objections and sensational charges.
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