The Supreme Court adjourned the Enforcement Directorate’s writ petition accusing former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state officials of interfering with its probe. The plea concerns obstruction of searches at I-PAC’s Kolkata offices and premises linked to co-founder Pratik Jain.
Supreme Court of India has adjourned the ED plea alleging interference by Mamata Banerjee and state officials during I-PAC raids, with the matter now listed for detailed hearing on May 22 before the bench in next session.
Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court of India rejected West Bengal’s adjournment plea in the Enforcement Directorate case linked to the Indian Political Action Committee raid. It told lawyers they ‘cannot dictate’ when case should be heard, saying matter would continue.
Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court of India rejected West Bengal’s adjournment plea in the Enforcement Directorate case linked to the Indian Political Action Committee raid. It told lawyers they ‘cannot dictate’ when case should be heard, saying matter would continue.
The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court it has no statutory obligation to inform state police before conducting searches. In its 65-page rejoinder, the ED dismissed claims by Bengal police in the I-PAC investigation involving Mamata Banerjee.
Today, On 18th February, The Supreme Court of India adjourned the Enforcement Directorate plea alleging obstruction by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during searches at the I-PAC office and the director’s residence
Today, On 10th February, The Supreme Court adjourned to February 18 the Enforcement Directorate’s plea alleging that the West Bengal government obstructed its I-PAC search operations. The matter involves allegations of interference during raids linked to the coal pilferage scam.
Today, On 3rd February, The Supreme Court has postponed the Enforcement Directorate’s plea against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state police officials over the alleged interference during the I-PAC office search. The matter in the I-PAC raids row will now be heard on February 10.
The West Bengal government told the Supreme Court that admitting the Enforcement Directorate’s petition on the I-PAC raid in Kolkata could set a “dangerous precedent.” They urged the court to reject the plea to safeguard democratic processes.
After the Enforcement Directorate searched I-PAC’s office and its director’s residence in Kolkata, the political consultancy said it fully cooperated with the probe. I-PAC also expressed concern over the “unsettling precedent” while reaffirming its commitment to the law.
