Hemant Soren Arrested By ED In Land Scam Probe After Resigning As Jharkhand CM
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren Arrested By ED In Land Scam Probe After Resigning As Jharkhand CM

ABP News  

Following his resignation, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in Ranchi, and a camp jail has been set up in Dayanand Nagar for his detention. Soren, who is also the head of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, was arrested on Wednesday night following more than seven hours of questioning by the ED in a land scam case. Earlier on Wednesday, the Jharkhand Police registered an FIR against senior ED officials under the SC/ST Act, based on Soren’s complaint concerning the searches at his residence. He had been questioned thrice before: first in November 2021 in connection with the ED’s illegal mining case, and the second and third summons on January 20 and 31, respectively, related to the alleged proceeds of crime from the illegal sale and purchase of land in Ranchi, where IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan is also implicated. In his police complaint, Soren alleged that the ED conducted the search operation at his Delhi residence to "harass and malign him and his entire community."

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Jharkhand HC stays on MP-MLA court’s order seeking CM Hemant Soren's appearance
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jharkhand HC stays on MP-MLA court’s order seeking CM Hemant Soren's appearance

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: A major relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday put a stay on the decision of the MP-MLA court, which, had been asked him to appear before it on December 4 in connection with a case related to disobeying summons issued by Enforcement Directorate. Meanwhile, the Special MP-MLA Court on November 25 rejected Jharkhand …

JMM’s Hemant Soren to take oath as CM on Nov 26; Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal to attend ceremony
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

JMM’s Hemant Soren to take oath as CM on Nov 26; Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal to attend ceremony

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren is set to take the oath as chief minister of Jharkhand on November 26. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be a grand event, with key leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, RJD leader …

ED officer’s arrest: CBI probe finds elements of classic hawala operation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

ED officer’s arrest: CBI probe finds elements of classic hawala operation

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A currency note of ₹20 with its unique serial number, a contact phone number that is not in regular use, and details of a bribe amount – these tale-tell elements of a classic hawala transaction were allegedly part of the arrangements devised by an official of the Delhi Unit of the Enforcement Directorate for handover of a ₹20 lakh …

Time wasted on false allegations: CM Soren on SC ruling dismissing ED's plea to cancel his bail
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Time wasted on false allegations: CM Soren on SC ruling dismissing ED's plea to cancel his bail

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed his frustration over the time he lost due to being jailed on accusations related to a land scam case. Soren was reacting to the Supreme Court's dismissal of the Enforcement Directorate’s plea, which challenged the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant him bail in a money laundering case tied to the alleged land …

SC to hear ED plea challenging bail to Hemant Soren in money laundering case on July 29
4 months, 3 weeks ago

SC to hear ED plea challenging bail to Hemant Soren in money laundering case on July 29

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on July 29 an Enforcement Directorate plea challenging the Jharkhand High Court's order granting bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Mr. Soren, the executive president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, had resigned as chief minister shortly before the ED arrested him on …

ED arrests former Rajasthan minister’s close aide in Jal Jeevan Mission scam case
5 months ago

ED arrests former Rajasthan minister’s close aide in Jal Jeevan Mission scam case

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Sanjay Badaya, a close aide of former Rajasthan public health and engineering department minister Mahesh Joshi, from Jaipur in connection with the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission scam. The arrest took place based on an FIR lodged by the state Anti-Corruption Bureau in August 2023 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after arresting two …

ED makes fresh arrest in Rajasthan's Jal Jeevan Mission case
5 months ago

ED makes fresh arrest in Rajasthan's Jal Jeevan Mission case

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: The Enforcement Directorate has made a fresh arrest in connection with its money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme being implemented in Rajasthan, officials said on Wednesday. The central government's Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections and is being implemented in Rajasthan by the state's …

ED arrests fourth suspect in Jal Jeevan Mission scam case
5 months ago

ED arrests fourth suspect in Jal Jeevan Mission scam case

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Enforcement has arrested a suspect, Sanjay Badaya, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, for involvement in the Jal Jeevan Mission scam in Rajasthan. Mr. Badaya, the fourth accused arrested in the case, is said to be close to Congress leader and former Public Health Engineering Department Minister Mahesh Joshi. The ED started an investigation into the …

ED moves SC against bail granted to Hemant Soren
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ED moves SC against bail granted to Hemant Soren

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday moved the Supreme Court against the Jharkhand high court’s decision to grant bail to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president Hemant Soren, arguing that the bail order is illegal and biased. Soren was released from Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Jail on June 28 following the Jharkhand high court’s bail decision, which stated that there were reasons to …

ED Moves Supreme Court Against Bail Granted To Hemant Soren In Money Laundering Case
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ED Moves Supreme Court Against Bail Granted To Hemant Soren In Money Laundering Case

Live Law  

In a recent development, Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Jharkhand High Court order vide which bail was granted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam.It may be recalled that Soren, who was arrested on January 31 this year, is being investigated for money laundering charges in …

DC Edit | Hemant back, questions for ED
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Hemant back, questions for ED

Deccan Chronicle  

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Hemant Soren was sworn in as the chief minister of Jharkhand after being in prison for five months, putting him in a small league of CMs who have taken oath of office after a stint in jail. Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay, judge of the Jharkhand high court, while granting bail to Hemant Soren, made scathing remarks on …

'Mahagatbandhan govt in Jharkhand worked in people's interest,' says CM Hemant Soren
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mahagatbandhan govt in Jharkhand worked in people's interest,' says CM Hemant Soren

India TV News  

In his first media statement after assuming the charge of Jharkhand Chief Minister for the third time, JMM leader Hemant Soren on Thursday said that the present Mahagatbandhan government has done all the work in the interest of the people in the state. Champai Soren congratulates Hemant Soren Meanwhile, on Thursday, speaking to the media after Hemant Soren's swearing-in, Champai …

No Reason To Believe Hemant Soren Was Guilty Of Money Laundering: Jharkhand High Court In Former CM's Bail Order
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No Reason To Believe Hemant Soren Was Guilty Of Money Laundering: Jharkhand High Court In Former CM's Bail Order

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court granted bail to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday in connection with an alleged land scam case. The Court in its order, referred to the statements recorded u/s 50 PMLA, 2002 which primarily concentrated on the purported acquisition and possession of 8.86 acres of land by Soren. The Court noted, “The statement of Bhanu Pratap …

Former CM Hemant Soren granted bail by Jharkhand High Court
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Former CM Hemant Soren granted bail by Jharkhand High Court

Op India  

Hemant Soren, the former chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha stalwart was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court on 28th June. The Jharkhand Police filed several First Information Reports in land “scam” cases against various individuals, including state government officials, which led to the money laundering inquiry. But the Jharkhand High Court ordered no coercive action against ED officials …

Jharkhand high court grants bail to Hemant Soren in land scam case
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand high court grants bail to Hemant Soren in land scam case

Hindustan Times  

The Jharkhand High Court has granted bail to former chief minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to the land scam. Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren "Bail has been granted to Soren. ED counsel SV Raju claimed that witnesses had confirmed Hemant Soren's involvement in the illegal land deal. Hemant Soren had to resign as the chief …

Jharkhand news: Former CM Hemant Soren granted bail in land scam case
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand news: Former CM Hemant Soren granted bail in land scam case

Live Mint  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court on Friday, June 28, in a case related to a land scam. Alongside Soren, others arrested in connection with the case include former revenue department sub-inspector Bhanu Pratap Prasad, Mohammed Saddam Hussain, and Afshar Ali. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Hemant Soren, who became the Chief Minister for …

ED raids in Ranchi, recovers ₹1 cr. cash, 100 bullets in land grab case
6 months ago

ED raids in Ranchi, recovers ₹1 cr. cash, 100 bullets in land grab case

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has seized ₹1 crore in cash and 100 live bullet rounds following raids in Ranchi as part of an alleged land grab-linked money laundering investigation against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and others, officials said Saturday, June 22, 2024. The raids were being carried out in the alleged land grab case against former CM and Jharkhand …

Jharkhand HC seeks Enforcement Directorate's reply in bail plea filed by former CM Hemant Soren
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand HC seeks Enforcement Directorate's reply in bail plea filed by former CM Hemant Soren

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand High Court on May 28 directed the Enforcement Directorate to file a reply on the bail application moved by former Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Mr. Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, filed the petition before the high court on Monday and …

'Two CMs Were In Jail But...': Rahul Gandhi Claims Hemant Soren Denied Bail As He is 'Tribal'
7 months ago

'Two CMs Were In Jail But...': Rahul Gandhi Claims Hemant Soren Denied Bail As He is 'Tribal'

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday drew a parallel between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s arrest and accused the Indian Judiciary of being prejudiced against certain communities. While addressing a session titled ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Haryana’s Panchkula Gandhi said: “Two sitting Chief Ministers were arrested and the one who went to jail first …

Hemant Soren, found suppressing facts in SC, withdraws plea against Arrest
7 months ago

Hemant Soren, found suppressing facts in SC, withdraws plea against Arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for suppressing facts regarding filing of regular bail plea in trial court in a money laundering case, prompting the JMM leader to withdraw his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. A vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma allowed Soren's counsel …

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Hemant Soren's interim bail plea against ED arrest, pulls up ex-Jharkhand CM
7 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Hemant Soren's interim bail plea against ED arrest, pulls up ex-Jharkhand CM

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 22, refused to entertain former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren's petition challenging the Enforcement Directorate's arrest in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam in the state and seeking interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The court underscored the distinctions that set Hemant Soren’s case apart from …

Supreme Court Rejects Hemant Soren's Petition Challenging ED Arrest
7 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects Hemant Soren's Petition Challenging ED Arrest

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed as withdrawn former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam in Jharkhand.After a vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma expressed disinclination to entertain the matter, the petitioner chose. The Supreme Court on Wednesday …

Hemant Soren hearing Highlights: Former Jharkhand CM withdraws plea before SC challenging ED arrest
7 months ago

Hemant Soren hearing Highlights: Former Jharkhand CM withdraws plea before SC challenging ED arrest

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on May 22 withdrew his petition before the Supreme Court seeking interim bail and quashing of arrest in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam. This was after a vacation Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma flagged that Mr. Soren had hidden the fact that a Jharkhand trial …

Can court examine legality of arrest after cognisance of ED's complaint taken: SC to Hemant Soren
7 months ago

Can court examine legality of arrest after cognisance of ED's complaint taken: SC to Hemant Soren

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren whether a writ court can examine the legality of his arrest after the trial court has taken cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the money laundering case against him related to an alleged land scam. He said the trial court had …

Hemant Soren hearing Highlights: Supreme Court adjourns former Jharkhand CM’s interim bail plea to May 22
7 months ago

Hemant Soren hearing Highlights: Supreme Court adjourns former Jharkhand CM’s interim bail plea to May 22

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on May 21 adjourned former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Earlier on May 20, the ED opposed Mr. Soren’s bail plea claiming that he is actively attempting to subvert the probe into the money laundering case against him …

If Hemant Soren Is Granted Interim Bail For Campaigning, Then All Jailed Politicians Will Seek Similar Treatment: ED Tells Supreme Court
7 months ago

If Hemant Soren Is Granted Interim Bail For Campaigning, Then All Jailed Politicians Will Seek Similar Treatment: ED Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

In the latest development, the Enforcement Directorate has filed a reply before the Supreme Court, opposing the interim bail plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who is in judicial custody since his arrest by the agency in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam.It may be mentioned that up until May 17, a bench comprising …

Hemant Soren interim bail plea: ED opposes interim bail to former Jharkhand CM for campaigning
7 months ago

Hemant Soren interim bail plea: ED opposes interim bail to former Jharkhand CM for campaigning

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed interim bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, saying he is an influential person whose right to campaign for Lok Sabha elections is neither a fundamental right nor a constitutional right. A Vacation Bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice Dipankar Datta is scheduled to hear Mr. Soren’s plea for interim bail on …

ED opposes Hemant Soren's bail plea in Supreme Court: 'Misusing state machinery'
7 months ago

ED opposes Hemant Soren's bail plea in Supreme Court: 'Misusing state machinery'

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday opposed Hemant Soren's bail plea in the Supreme Court, claiming that the former Jharkhand Chief Minister is actively attempting to subvert the probe into the money laundering case against him by "misusing state machinery". Notably, the Enforcement Directorate's response came against Soren's "special prayer" for interim bail to campaign in the Lok Sabha polls. Contending …

Day after nine-hour grilling, ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in case linked to 'tender scam'
7 months, 1 week ago

Day after nine-hour grilling, ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in case linked to 'tender scam'

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday arrested Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam in a money laundering case linked to a multi-crore tender scam, days after a massive cash seizure from premises linked to his aide, officials said. The money laundering investigation pertains to alleged irregularities and payment of “bribes” in the state rural development department against awarding tenders. On …

ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in money laundering case
7 months, 1 week ago

ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in money laundering case

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: The Directorate of Enforcement on Wednesday arrested Jharkhand parliamentary affairs and rural development minister Alamgir Alam on money laundering charges, officials aware of the matter said. Ranchi office of the Enforcement Directorate The arrest came eight days after Rs.35.20 crore was recovered from locations related to his Officer on Special Duty Sanjeev Lal and associates on May 6, officials …

SC to hear on May 13 Hemant Soren's plea against arrest in ED case
7 months, 1 week ago

SC to hear on May 13 Hemant Soren's plea against arrest in ED case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former chief minister Hemant Soren challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta will hear the plea of Soren in which he has …

Supreme Court disposes of former CM Hemant Soren's bail plea in money laundering case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court disposes of former CM Hemant Soren's bail plea in money laundering case

India TV News  

Money laundering case: The Supreme Court today disposed of a plea filed by former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren seeking a direction to the high court to deliver its verdict on his petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Kapil Sibal on Hemant Soren's bail plea Sibal said Soren's special leave petition challenging the …

ED arrests Jharkhand minister’s secretary, domestic help after cash recovery
7 months, 2 weeks ago

ED arrests Jharkhand minister’s secretary, domestic help after cash recovery

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jharkhand rural development minister Alamgir Alam’s personal secretary, Sanjiv Lal, and a domestic help after allegedly recovering over ₹35 crore cash during raids in connection with a money laundering probe, people aware with the matter said on Tuesday. In February 2023, Virendra Ram, a former Jharkhand rural development department chief engineer, was arrested for allegedly …

Hemant Soren seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court of his appeal against arrest before polling on May 13
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hemant Soren seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court of his appeal against arrest before polling on May 13

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren made an oral mentioning before the Supreme Court on Monday to urgently hear his appeal against his arrest on money laundering charges. Mr. Sibal said his appeal against the High Court judgment should also be listed along with the bail plea. The Bench had issued notice to the Directorate of Enforcement while giving the …

BREAKING | Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Moves Supreme Court Against HC's Order Dismissing His Challenge To ED Arrest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BREAKING | Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Moves Supreme Court Against HC's Order Dismissing His Challenge To ED Arrest

Live Law  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has approached the Supreme Court against the High Court's dismissal of the challenge to his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the land scam case. The Jharkhand High Court dismissed Soren's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate 4 days after the Supreme Court agreed to hear his plea against ED arrest in …

Court rejects Hemant Soren's plea, but allows him to attend uncle's funeral
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Court rejects Hemant Soren's plea, but allows him to attend uncle's funeral

India Today  

There is no imminent relief in sight for former Chief Minister Hemant Soren as the Jharkhand High Court on Friday rejected his criminal writ petition. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief had filed a criminal writ petition in the high court challenging his arrest and remand in the alleged land scam case, being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate. However, there was …

Jharkhand HC rejects Hemant Soren’s petition challenging ED arrest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand HC rejects Hemant Soren’s petition challenging ED arrest

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: The Jharkhand high court on Friday dismissed former chief minister Hemant Soren’s petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on money laundering charges involving a tribal land in Ranchi district. Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren A high court advocate familiar with the order said, “Court had reserved its judgement on February 28. Another advocate familiar with the …

Jharkhand High Court dismisses Hemant Soren's writ petition challenging ED arrest in money laundering case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand High Court dismisses Hemant Soren's writ petition challenging ED arrest in money laundering case

India TV News  

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday rejected writ petition by jailed former chief minister Hemant Soren challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, and denied bail to the JMM leader. The JMM leader was arrested by the ED on January 31 this year, after a high-voltage drama, in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged land scam. Soren’s …

SC seeks ED’s response on Hemant Soren’s interim bail plea
7 months, 3 weeks ago

SC seeks ED’s response on Hemant Soren’s interim bail plea

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a petition moved by former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, seeking interim bail in a money laundering case lodged by the agency in connection with an alleged land scam. A Kolkata-based businessman, Amit Kumar Agarwal, arrested by ED on June 7 last year, is key …

Hemant Soren Seeks Interim Bail, Supreme Court Agrees To Consider His Plea Against ED Arrest In Week Starting From May 6
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren Seeks Interim Bail, Supreme Court Agrees To Consider His Plea Against ED Arrest In Week Starting From May 6

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a petition filed by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.The Bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta posted the matter in the week commencing from May 6 stating that, in the meantime, it shall be open to the Jharkhand High Court to pronounce the. …

Top Court notice to probe agency on former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's bail plea
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top Court notice to probe agency on former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's bail plea

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren's plea seeking interim bail in a money laundering case. The top court also clarified that in the meanwhile, the Jharkhand High Court may pronounce the order on Soren's plea challenging his arrest in the money laundering case …

Jharkhand court rejects Hemant Soren’s bail plea to attend uncle’s funeral
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand court rejects Hemant Soren’s bail plea to attend uncle’s funeral

Hindustan Times  

A Jharkhand court on Saturday rejected a provisional bail application of jailed former chief minister Hemant Soren, who moved the court citing the death of his uncle earlier in the day. Soren filed a petition for 13-day provisional bail before the Prevention of Money Laundering Act court to participate in the funeral and last rites of his uncle Raja Ram …

Hemant Soren denied interim bail to attend uncle's funeral
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren denied interim bail to attend uncle's funeral

India Today  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was on Saturday denied interim bail by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Ranchi, in a land scam case. The Chief Minister had sought interim bail of 13 days from the court, to attend the funeral of his uncle, Raja Ram Soren, who passed away earlier today. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, …

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana to contest bypoll from Gandey assembly seat
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana to contest bypoll from Gandey assembly seat

India Today  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Thursday announced that Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former chief minister Hemant Soren, will contest the bypoll from Gandey assembly seat. Bypoll to Gandey assembly seat is scheduled on May 20 along with the parliamentary elections in the state. Her political journey began at the 51st foundation day celebration of the JMM in Giridih district …

Hemant Soren approaches SC, says HC not pronouncing verdict on his plea against arrest
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hemant Soren approaches SC, says HC not pronouncing verdict on his plea against arrest

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren moved the Supreme Court on April 24, saying the high court is not pronouncing its verdict on his plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Mr. Soren, made an urgent mentioning, saying he was stuck in the HC with his plea for …

ED arrests four more persons in money laundering case against Hemant Soren
8 months, 1 week ago

ED arrests four more persons in money laundering case against Hemant Soren

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has made four fresh arrests in connection with the alleged illegal land grab-linked money laundering case against former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and others, official sources said on April 17. The agency had filed a charge sheet against Mr. Soren, Mr. Prasad, Mr. Soren’s alleged “frontmen” — Raj Kumar Pahan and Hilariyas Kachhap — and the …

Money laundering case against Hemant Soren: ED arrests one more; conducts searches in Ranchi
8 months, 1 week ago

Money laundering case against Hemant Soren: ED arrests one more; conducts searches in Ranchi

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has made a fresh arrest in connection with the money laundering investigation against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and others, official sources said on April 16. Mr. Ali is accused of committing “forgery” for allegedly grabbing some land in Jharkhand in purported connivance with the prime accused in the case against Mr. Soren and former Revenue …

ED arrests jailed aide of ex-CM Soren in forgery case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ED arrests jailed aide of ex-CM Soren in forgery case

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested an alleged aide of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren who is already in judicial custody since his arrest in April last year in connection with an alleged land scam in state capital Ranchi, a lawyer familiar with the case said. “Mohammed Saddam Hussain was arrested on April 14 last year in a case …

ED invokes receipts of refrigerator, smart TV against Hemant Soren, explains why
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ED invokes receipts of refrigerator, smart TV against Hemant Soren, explains why

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate has used invoices of a refrigerator and a smart television as evidence to support its claim that former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren acquired 8.86 acres of land worth more than ₹31 crore illegally. As per the central probe agency, both the refrigerator and smart TV were bought in the name of the family of Santosh Munda, …

‘Misuse of power’: ED claims Hemant Soren ‘forcefully’ acquired land worth ₹31 crore in Ranchi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Misuse of power’: ED claims Hemant Soren ‘forcefully’ acquired land worth ₹31 crore in Ranchi

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed its charge sheet in the money laundering probe against former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren. The probe agency in its charge sheet said it has attached 8.86 acres of land in Ranchi allegedly belonging to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha working president. Hemant Soren ‘misusing power and influence’ The land that is alleged to have …

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