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.
The Special PMLA Court in Ranchi rejected Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s discharge plea in a money-laundering case linked to an allegedly illegally acquired land parcel. The Court found that the ED had placed sufficient evidence and key witness statements on record to justify proceeding with the case.
A BSP candidate, Kushwaha Shivpujan Mehta, filed a legal complaint against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of disturbing communal harmony during an election rally. Sarma’s remarks about potentially naming a newly elevated district after Hindu deities sparked concerns over rising communal tensions, emphasizing the need for responsible political discourse.
Today(on 8th May), Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking suspension of his conviction in the coal block allocation scam case. His plea emphasizes the urgency due to the upcoming elections in Jharkhand. The court’s decision will impact his eligibility to contest. The intersection of criminal convictions and political participation is in focus.
