The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) granted interim bail to Congress MLA and former Chhattisgarh Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma in two alleged liquor scam cases lodged separately by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the State police.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant granted the interim relief after considering the fact that Mr. Lakhma had been in jail since his arrest by the ED on January 15 last year on money laundering charges.