'Regret...': Revanth apologizes after SC's rebuke over remarks on Kavitha
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has apologized for his comments on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha's bail, after a reprimand from the Supreme Court. In a statement on his official X account, Reddy said he "unconditionally expresses his regret" for the remarks. He said, "The remarks attributed to me in such reports have been taken out of context. I have unconditional respect & highest regard for the Judiciary & its independence."
Reddy's comments on Kavitha's bail spark controversy
Reddy's controversial remarks came after Kavitha was granted bail in the Delhi excise policy case. He expressed doubts over why Kavitha received bail within five months, while others like Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal are yet to receive theirs. "It is a fact that the BRS worked for the victory of the BJP in the 2024 LS polls... There is also talk that Kavitha got bail because of the deal between BRS and BJP," he alleged.
Read: Reddy's statement here
SC expresses displeasure over Reddy's remarks
The Supreme Court had expressed displeasure at Reddy's insinuation of a possible deal between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the BRS to secure Kavitha's bail. The court questioned why they should be dragged into political rivalry and asserted that they do not pass orders based on consultations with political parties. "We are not bothered by politicians or if anybody criticizes our orders. We do our duty as per conscience and oath," a three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai said.
What SC said
"Should a person holding a constitutional post make such statements? There should be mutual respect (between politicians and judiciary)... how can anyone say we pass orders for political reasons?" the court said. "If you do not respect (us) then we will send (your) trial elsewhere... This is the highest court in the country," the court added.
