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Today, On 24th October, the Supreme Court will hear Madhu Koda’s plea for a stay on his 2017 conviction concerning the coal scam. Koda, convicted for corruption in coal block allocations, aims to contest upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. The Delhi High Court previously denied similar requests, citing disqualification from public office for convicted individuals.
Today(on 6th May), Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren seeks Supreme Court relief as his bail plea in a money laundering case is dismissed. The Jharkhand High Court rejected his plea and granted permission for an email submission to the apex court. Soren’s arrest has stirred political and legal turmoil in Jharkhand, affecting his influence and political engagements.
The Enforcement Directorate has outlined a pattern of corruption and manipulation in a land scam worth Rs 600 crore, implicating former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The chargesheet identifies Hemant Soren, revenue officer Bhanu Pratap Prasad, and two other government employees as defendants.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. He was remanded to judicial custody until February 22 by a Special PMLA court today. The case involves the acquisition of 8.5 acres of land and allegedly forging official records to acquire valuable parcels of land.
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren faces allegations of illegal land acquisition and cash possession, with the Enforcement Directorate seeking a 10-day extension for interrogation. Soren denies ownership and involvement, but evidence suggests collaboration in concealing illegal property. This case exposes challenges in combating corruption and illegal land dealings, posing a significant test for enforcing property laws.
Hemant Soren resigned as Chief Minister of Jharkhand after his arrest in a money laundering investigation. He has taken his legal battle with the Enforcement Directorate to the Supreme Court, a pivotal moment with political and legal implications. The case raises questions about the balance of power and the independence of judicial processes in India.