CM Hemant Soren Gets Relief as Jharkhand HC Sets Aside Proceedings in Model Code Violation Case

The Jharkhand High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a case alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct during the 2014 Assembly elections. Soren had been facing prosecution before a district court in West Singhbhum district in connection with the election-related allegations.