ED summons Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for questioning in money laundering case
1 year ago

ED summons Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for questioning in money laundering case

India TV News  

Money laundering case: The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for questioning in a money-laundering case related to an alleged land scam on Tuesday, according to official sources. He filed petitions in the Supreme Court and later in the Jharkhand High Court seeking protection from ED action, terming the summons as "unwarranted". ED arrested 14 people The Enforcement Directorate has arrested 14 people in connection with the case, including Chhavi Ranjan, a 2011-batch Indian Administrative Service officer who had previously served as the director of the state social welfare department and deputy commissioner of Ranchi. Soren was questioned by the ED in November last year in another money-laundering case linked to alleged illegal mining in the state.

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Jharkhand govt initiates process for legal action to realise ’coal dues’ from Centre
6 days, 17 hours ago

Jharkhand govt initiates process for legal action to realise ’coal dues’ from Centre

Live Mint  

Ranchi, Dec 18 The Jharkhand government initiated the process for legal action to realise " ₹1.36 lakh crore coal dues" from the Centre. The development came shortly after the state government announced in its first cabinet meeting last month that it would take legal action to get its dues. "Secretary, Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms is nominated as nodal officer …

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 …

ED can issue summons in money-laundering cases even after filing chargesheet, says Madras HC
3 weeks, 4 days ago

ED can issue summons in money-laundering cases even after filing chargesheet, says Madras HC

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate is empowered to issue summons to the accused as part of further investigations even after the complaint is filed in the jurisdictional court in a case of money laundering. The ruling was issued while dismissing petitions filed by P Palanichamy of PRP Granites and two others, who were booked …

Jharkhand: Setback For Hemant Soren Ahead Of Oath-Taking As MP-MLA Court Rejects Exemption Plea In ED Case
4 weeks ago

Jharkhand: Setback For Hemant Soren Ahead Of Oath-Taking As MP-MLA Court Rejects Exemption Plea In ED Case

ABP News  

In a major setback for Hemant Soren ahead of his oath-taking ceremony, the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi has rejected a plea filed by the JMM leader seeking exemption from personal appearance in the case related to the alleged non-compliance of summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED had filed a petition before the chief judicial magistrate court saying …

Hemant Soren ordered to appear in court on December 4 in land scam case
4 weeks ago

Hemant Soren ordered to appear in court on December 4 in land scam case

New Indian Express  

The ED, in its complaint, stated that it had issued ten summons to Hemant Soren in the money laundering case linked to the land scam. Despite this, the agency subsequently issued nine additional summons, with Soren appearing only twice—on 20 January and 31 January 2024. Following his failure to comply with the eighth summons, Soren eventually agreed to join the …

ED Summons Former RDO in Maheshwaram Land Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ED Summons Former RDO in Maheshwaram Land Case

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday summoned Maheshwaram former revenue divisional officer Venkata Chary as a part of an investigation into moneylaundering, which officials suspect to have taken place in the 42.2-acre land dispute at Nagaram. He is the third government officer to be summoned after former district collector Amoy Kumar, presently director of animal husbandry, and R.P. After recording …

Jharkhand CM Accuses Hemant Soren of Corruption in MGNREGA, Jeevan Mission
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand CM Accuses Hemant Soren of Corruption in MGNREGA, Jeevan Mission

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is facing criticism and allegations of corruption. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has accused him of doing corruption in the name of government schemes, including the MGNREGA and Jal Jeevan Mission. Soren's wife and JMM MLA Kalpana Soren have also accused the BJP of bringing an 'age controversy' to the limelight and of being scared …

Land-for-job scam case: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav
3 months ago

Land-for-job scam case: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his sons — Tejaswi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav — in a money laundering case related to land-for-job scam. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court directed Mr. Prasad, his sons and six other accused persons, named in the chargesheet …

Supreme Court dismisses ED's plea against grant of bail to accused in Jharkhand land 'scam'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court dismisses ED's plea against grant of bail to accused in Jharkhand land 'scam'

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea of the Enforcement Directorate challenging the grant of bail to an accused in a money laundering case related to the sale of 4.55 acres of land of the Indian Army in Ranchi, allegedly by creating false property documents. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who is out on bail, is also an accused in …

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 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 …

Hemant Soren, out on bail, takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister again
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hemant Soren, out on bail, takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister again

India TV News  

Hemant Soren on Thursday took oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister once again as he was released from jail after nearly five months in a money laundering case. Notably, Champai Soren resigned as chief minister on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, staked claim to form the government. The delegation headed by Hemant …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

PMLA court rejects former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s regular bail petition
7 months, 1 week ago

PMLA court rejects former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s regular bail petition

Hindustan Times  

A Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Jharkhand on Monday rejected a regular bail petition of former chief minister Hemant Soren, who has been lodged at Birsa Munda Central Jail since February 1 in a money laundering case, people aware of the development said. An advocate close to Soren said that he prayed for bail in a petition filed …

ED summons Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam over ₹35 crore cash recovery
7 months, 1 week ago

ED summons Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam over ₹35 crore cash recovery

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday summoned Jharkhand rural development minister Alamgir Alam for questioning, a week after the agency recovered ₹35.23 crore cash from different locations related to his officer on special duty, Sanjeev Lal. When the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to participate in the election, ED issued summons to a Jharkhand minister during …

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, 3 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 …

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 …

Jharkhand Land Scam: ED Chargesheet Says Soren 'Denied Documents, Created False & Parallel Evidences'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Land Scam: ED Chargesheet Says Soren 'Denied Documents, Created False & Parallel Evidences'

News 18  

The Enforcement Directorate, in its chargesheet filed in the Jharkhand land scam case, has said former chief minister Hemant Soren first denied the documents, then lied, created “false and parallel evidences” to evade probe, mislead investigators and tamper with evidence. “The knowledge of the accused person Hemant Soren about this investigation and his intention to create parallel evidences for concealing …

ED urges for CBI probe before Jharkhand High Court into case lodged by Hemant Soren under SC/ST Act
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ED urges for CBI probe before Jharkhand High Court into case lodged by Hemant Soren under SC/ST Act

India TV News  

The Enforcement Directorate has requested a CBI investigation before the Jharkhand High Court regarding allegations made by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Soren lodged a police complaint in Ranchi, asserting that the ED's search operation at his New Delhi residence in January tarnished his reputation and that of the entire Scheduled Tribe community to which he belongs. An ED …

Injustice done to Hemant; JMM-led alliance to win all 14 seats in Jharkhand: CM Champai Soren
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Injustice done to Hemant; JMM-led alliance to win all 14 seats in Jharkhand: CM Champai Soren

The Hindu  

Claiming that "injustice" was done to jailed Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, his successor Champai Soren on April 2 said the ruling JMM will take a final call on the candidature of Kalpana Soren from the Gandey Assembly seat in a week. The decision whether Ms. Kalpana will be made the chief minister in case she contests and wins will …

Jharkhand Land Scam: Hemant Soren Named Prime Accused, ED Chargesheet Says Files Labelled 'CMO' Seized
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand Land Scam: Hemant Soren Named Prime Accused, ED Chargesheet Says Files Labelled 'CMO' Seized

News 18  

In a 5,700-page chargesheet, the Enforcement Directorate has named Jharkhand’s former chief minister Hemant Soren as the prime accused along with five of his associates, in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. It includes ‘relied upon documents’ labelled as being from the chief minister’s office, seized from the office of another accused who directly managed the …

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren withdraws from Supreme Court his plea against HC order
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren withdraws from Supreme Court his plea against HC order

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on April 1 withdrew from the Supreme Court his plea challenging a high court order that refused to grant him permission to attend the Budget session of the Assembly. Mr. Soren had sought permission from the Jharkhand High Court to attend the Budget session that started on February 23 and came to an end …

‘We don’t direct ED, others': PM Modi dismisses Oppn's ‘misuse of agencies’ charge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We don’t direct ED, others': PM Modi dismisses Oppn's ‘misuse of agencies’ charge

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that central agencies function independently, and dismissed the opposition's charge against the BJP-led Centre of ‘misusing’ agencies, who, opposition parties say, take action only against non-BJP leaders. The Prime Minister further said that of all the cases that the ED is currently investigating, ‘less than 3%’ are related to politics. On the opposition's …

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