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.
Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal as a Trinamool Congress candidate. With this victory, she becomes India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament, marking a historic moment for representation in Indian politics.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court recused herself from hearing TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s plea challenging the criminal defamation case filed by Zee Media, with the court confirming that the matter will now be listed before another bench next week.
The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court that Mamata Banerjee “illegally barged” into the I-PAC raid site and interfered with a money laundering investigation. The ED has sought a CBI probe, alleging seizure of key evidence and obstruction of lawful proceedings under PMLA.
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.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court seeking custody of her pet Rottweiler Henry, prompting Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri to issue notice to her ex-partner, advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai for his response on the urgent custody dispute.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her statements during a Supreme Court hearing on the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. He said in the Rajya Sabha, “Trinamool is going to court to protect illegal immigrants.”
The Supreme Court witnessed an unusual scene as lawyers and litigants crowded the CJI’s courtroom to watch West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee personally present arguments in the SIR case.
The hearing on the electoral roll revision issue drew wide attention and has been adjourned for further proceedings.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission, questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. She has alleged legal violations, public hardship, and serious humanitarian concerns during the SIR process.
