The Jharkhand High Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to submit its response in Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s petition challenging the summons in a land scam case. The matter is likely to be heard again on December 18.
A Bengaluru special court has delayed ruling on the ED’s petition against a “B report” from the Lokayukta Police regarding the MUDA land scam, implicating Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. The court mandates a thorough investigation, emphasizing that it should encompass all involved parties. The next hearing is set for May 7.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces prosecution over alleged irregularities in land allocations by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved the prosecution after petitions from activists. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the communication and Siddaramaiah dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. The complaint alleges significant losses to the state’s finances. BJP advocates for a CBI investigation.
Today(on 29th July), The Supreme Court dismissed the ED’s plea challenging JMM leader Hemant Soren’s bail in a money laundering case linked to a land scam, providing relief to Soren. Justices upheld the High Court’s bail decision, stating it should not influence the trial judge. Soren, who recently became Chief Minister, faced legal battles related to the case.
Today(on 29th July), the Supreme Court will hear the Enforcement Directorate’s appeal against the Jharkhand High Court’s bail grant to Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. The case has drawn attention due to its high-profile nature and serious allegations. Soren maintains his innocence. The hearing will be conducted by a bench of two justices.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on monday (8th july) challenges the bail granted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, citing the High Court’s decision as “illegal”. Soren, accused in a money laundering case related to a land scam, was released on bail. The ED alleges his involvement in acquiring properties illegally, but Soren denies the charges, calling them politically motivated.
The Jharkhand High Court today granted bail to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, citing lack of evidence in the money laundering case related to land acquisition. The court found the Enforcement Directorate’s claim ambiguous, as witnesses alleged Soren had already acquired the land. The bail was granted with a bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties.
