The Election Commission of India directed the removal of a disputed BJP video in Jharkhand for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct amid assembly elections. The BJP complied but was asked for an explanation due to complaints from rival parties regarding the video’s misleading and communal content.
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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, On 13th May, Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s bail plea was rejected in a money laundering case, with allegations of land grab and financial impropriety. The court also extended custody of individuals linked to a separate money laundering investigation. The judiciary’s strict stance on corruption and financial crimes involving public officials is evident.
Today, On 10th May, The Delhi High Court sought the Lokpal’s response on JMM’s objection to the CBI’s order to investigate party assets. The court added Lokpal as a respondent, urging a significant legal review. The JMM contends that the order exceeds Lokpal’s jurisdiction, as it should only investigate individuals, not political parties. The case is scheduled for a hearing on July 20.