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The Supreme Court Today (May 17th) adjourned former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren’s plea challenging the state high court order refusing him bail. The JMM chief was arrested in January on charges of money laundering. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta adjourned his bail plea to May 21. The case will now be heard by a vacation bench.
Today, 14th May, The Calcutta High Court addressed concerns of police overaction raised by ex-judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, highlighting potential issues with law enforcement’s actions. Gangopadhyay, a BJP candidate, sought to quash an FIR filed against him, alleging political motivation. The case was removed from the list and referred to the Chief Justice for reassignment.
Today (7th May): The Supreme Court, while addressing Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail, made key observations regarding the impact of his release on ongoing elections and his ability to perform official duties while in custody. The Court emphasized equal treatment under the law for all individuals, regardless of their political status, and questioned the delay in investigating the money laundering case.
