GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 6th May. Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the dismissal of his writ petition by the Jharkhand High Court regarding his arrest in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Mr. Soren, brought the matter before a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday, seeking urgent listing of the plea.
Sibal emphasized the need for Soren’s release, particularly in light of the upcoming elections scheduled to commence on May 13 in the state.
CJI Chandrachud directed Sibal to circulate an email, indicating his willingness to consider the urgent listing of the case.
The Jharkhand High Court, in an order issued on May 3, had rejected Soren’s plea contesting his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court cited substantial evidence supporting the arrest and remand of Soren, asserting that the ED’s actions were justified.
Previously, the Supreme Court had issued a notice to the ED, seeking its response to a plea filed by Soren seeking interim bail due to delays in the delivery of judgment by the Jharkhand High Court.
The top court clarified that the high court could proceed with pronouncing orders from the reserved judgment, and scheduled the matter for further hearing in the week beginning May 6.
Hemant Soren stepped down from the Chief Minister’s position on January 31 after receiving notification from the ED regarding his arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Comments are closed.