K Kavitha Acquitted in Delhi Excise Policy Case, Says ‘Truth Has Prevailed’ After Months of Legal Battle

The Delhi excise policy case saw a major development on Friday as the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Kalvakuntla Kavitha along with several other accused, bringing significant relief to the Telangana leader after months of legal and political turbulence.

K Kavitha, who was arrested in March 2024 by central agencies in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, had consistently denied any wrongdoing. Following the verdict, she said the judgement had vindicated her stand from the very beginning.

"The judiciary has cut through the entire web of lies," she told reporters, reiterating that the case was politically motivated. According to Kavitha, the allegations were part of a broader effort to target opposition leaders through investigative pressure.

K Kavitha Arrest and Custody

At the time of her arrest, Kavitha was serving as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) in Telangana. She spent over five months in custody before being granted bail. The case quickly became a high-profile political flashpoint, drawing national attention and intensifying debates around the use of central agencies in opposition-ruled states.

The legal battle also had political consequences. Internal differences reportedly widened within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the party founded by her father, K. Chandrashekar Rao. Kavitha was later suspended for alleged anti-party activities and eventually resigned as MLC before quitting the party altogether.

K Kavitha : Faith in Judiciary

After the acquittal, Kavitha repeatedly expressed gratitude to the court, saying the judgement restored her faith in the judiciary. She maintained that she had "nothing to do with the case" and that the decision proved the charges lacked substance.

Kavitha also spoke about the personal toll of her imprisonment, describing her time in custody as deeply distressing. She thanked her family, including her parents, husband and children, as well as supporters from Telangana Jagruthi who travelled to Delhi during the hearings.

With the court's ruling, Kavitha said the outcome aligns with what she has asserted throughout the Delhi excise policy case - that the allegations were unfounded and politically driven.