US EditionSupreme Court Questions West Bengal Over ED Obstruction Allegations
The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal's obstruction of Enforcement Directorate raids in a money-laundering probe linked to a coal scam, highlighting officers' fundamental rights.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal Government regarding Enforcement Directorate officials' rights, asking what happens if they face obstruction during lawful duties. Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria presided over the hearing in New Delhi.
- Following January 8 searches targeting the Indian Political Action Committee in Kolkata and its chief, Prateek Jain, during a money laundering probe linked to an alleged coal scam, Mamata Banerjee visited both sites, prompting the ED's petition alleging obstruction.
- Banerjee maintained the raids were politically motivated, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of disrupting her party's election strategy. The ED termed her actions a "gross abuse of power," asserting interference hindered their investigation.
- During the hearing, the Supreme Court asked if ED officers cease to be citizens of India while serving in the agency. The bench also sought clarity on whether the agency could approach state police when facing resistance during raids.
- Criticizing the Chief Minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party argued that politicizing legal investigations weakens the rule of law. Trinamool Congress leaders warned that obstruction of investigative agencies risks damaging institutional credibility.
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I-PAC raid: Supreme Court poses question to West Bengal CM
Court’s query comes in reaction to submissions made by both Ms. Banerjee and State of West Bengal that Directorate of Enforcement (ED) cannot move Supreme Court directly under Article 32 of Constitution, “crying” violation of its fundamental rights.
‘Don’t just say ED, ED, ED’: Supreme Court questions West Bengal government in Mamata I-PAC raid case
The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal's objection to the ED's plea alleging obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices emphasized the fundamental rights of individual ED officers, urging the state to focus on their alleged victimhood rather than just the agency.
Can ED go to cops if CM barges in during raid? Supreme Court asks Bengal
The Supreme Court was hearing West Bengal's objections to the maintainability of the ED plea filed under Article 32. The ED has sought a CBI probe into the alleged obstruction of its raids on I-PAC by Mamata Banerjee and her government.
Supreme Court Questions West Bengal Over ED Obstruction Allegations
Supreme Court Questions West Bengal Over ED Obstruction Allegations The Supreme Court is scrutinizing the West Bengal government's objection regarding the Enforcement Directorate's plea against alleged interference by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. The top court is addressing the fundamental rights of ED officers during the probe.A bench led by Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N V Anjaria heard arguments from senior advocate Kap…
SC questions Bengal Govt on I-PAC raids: 'Can ED approach state police if officials face resistance'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised sharp questions to the West Bengal Government over the rights of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, asking what would happen to their fundamental rights if they face obstruction while carrying out lawful duties. Hearing the ED’s petition, the bench of Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria also questioned objections to the maintainability of the plea, noting that some ED officers had approached the court in th…
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