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 if it wants to. The Jharkhand High Court had reserved the order on Soren's petition on February 28 and the order is yet to be pronounced. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Soren, told the bench that the High Court had not passed the order on the JMM leader’s plea challenging his arrest, and urged the top court for interim bail in the matter.

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Karnataka HC Grants Interim Bail To BJP's CT Ravi Arrested For Allegedly Using Derogatory Words Against Female Congress Leader
4 days, 4 hours ago

Karnataka HC Grants Interim Bail To BJP's CT Ravi Arrested For Allegedly Using Derogatory Words Against Female Congress Leader

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted interim bail and directed immediate release from custody of BJP Legislator C T Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly using derogatory words against Congress Legislator Laxmi Hebbalkar inside the State Council, at Belagavi. It said “I am of the opinion that prima facie case is made out by the petitioner for his release …

BJP leader CT Ravi, arrested for abusing Karnataka minister, gets bail
4 days, 19 hours ago

BJP leader CT Ravi, arrested for abusing Karnataka minister, gets bail

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court granted interim bail to BJP MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested for abusing Karnataka minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. In its order, the High Court said that a doctor in Belgaum had recommended a CT scan for the BJP leader to rule out any complication following his head injury. However, irrespective of what the Special Court’s ruling would …

Court notice to UP government on bail plea by Azam Khan, son in theft case
1 week, 1 day ago

Court notice to UP government on bail plea by Azam Khan, son in theft case

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan challenging an order of the Allahabad High Court denying them bail in a machine theft case. Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, appearing for both Azam Khan and …

Karnataka High Court Reserves Verdict On Bail Pleas Filed By Actor Darshan, Others In Renukaswamy Murder Case
2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Reserves Verdict On Bail Pleas Filed By Actor Darshan, Others In Renukaswamy Murder Case

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday reserved its order on the bail petition filed by Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Pavitra Gowda and other co-accused arrested in the Renukaswamy Murder case. Accused Darshan, Pavitra, Anu Kumar, Lakshman M, V Vinay, Jagadeesh, Pradoosh S Rao and Nagaraju R had moved the high court seeking bail after the sessions court had rejected …

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 …

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 …

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

Hemant factor helps INDIA soar, leaves BJP sore in Jharkhand
1 month ago

Hemant factor helps INDIA soar, leaves BJP sore in Jharkhand

India Today  

After being down in the dumps following his arrest earlier this year by the ED in a money laundering case, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has orchestrated a stunning turnaround for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led alliance in the Assembly elections. Defying exit poll predictions, Hemant Soren's JMM is on course to retain power, and for the first time in …

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Bail Granted To One Accused In Tailor Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Bail Granted To One Accused In Tailor Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a plea challenging bail granted to Mohammed Javed, one of the accused in the 2022 beheading case of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal. The petition challenges the Rajasthan High Court's decision to grant bail to Javed in September 2024, based on the court's assessment that prima facie evidence did not suggest Javed's involvement …

I-T dept raids Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren aide Sunil Srivastava’s residence ahead of Assembly polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I-T dept raids Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren aide Sunil Srivastava’s residence ahead of Assembly polls

Live Mint  

Jharkhand News: Income tax department is conducting raids at the residence of Sunil Srivastava, personal secretary of Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren, in Ranchi. CM Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, in alliance with Congress, RJD and left parties is facing major competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA alliance in the state. Jharkhand High Court had …

Karnataka HC reserves order on Prajwal’s bail pleas
3 months ago

Karnataka HC reserves order on Prajwal’s bail pleas

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday reserved order on three bail petitions filed by former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing sexual harassment and rape charges. Prajwal filed the petitions seeking anticipatory bail in two cases and regular bail in the third case. Prajwal approached the high court for bail in the case registered with the Holenarasipura police …

Excise policy case: Durgesh Pathak gets bail, Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended
3 months, 1 week ago

Excise policy case: Durgesh Pathak gets bail, Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended

The Hindu  

Two persons, including senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi MLA Durgesh Pathak, were granted bail by different courts in the Capital on Wednesday, in connection with the now-withdrawn Delhi excise policy for 2021-22. A Rouse Avenue court, while granting relief to Mr. Pathak, extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a co-accused in the case, till …

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 …

'Bail is the rule, jail exception, even under PMLA': Supreme Court grants relief to Hemant Soren's aide
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Bail is the rule, jail exception, even under PMLA': Supreme Court grants relief to Hemant Soren's aide

Hindustan Times  

Granting relief to Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren's aide in an illegal mining-related case registered by the Enforcement Directorate, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said even in money laundering cases, bail is the rule. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan that even in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, "bail is the rule and jail …

Supreme Court Adjourns Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea In CBI Case Till September 5
4 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea In CBI Case Till September 5

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas challenging his arrest and seeking bail in the case registered by the CBI over the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam, after the CBI sought time to file a counter-affidavit in the matter.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan posted the matter on September …

Jharkhand News: Champai Soren joining BJP? Is Hemant Soren-led government under threat? Details here
4 months ago

Jharkhand News: Champai Soren joining BJP? Is Hemant Soren-led government under threat? Details here

Live Mint  

The Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand is in a crisis of sorts after senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former chief minister Champai Soren reached Delhi amid speculation of crossing over to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Champai had been chief minister since February 2 after Hemant's arrest In 2019, when the JMM won just one Lok Sabha seat in the …

Champai Soren removes JMM from his X profile, adds fuel to speculations about joining BJP
4 months ago

Champai Soren removes JMM from his X profile, adds fuel to speculations about joining BJP

India TV News  

Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren removed JMM's name from his X profile. Champai Soren takes oath as minister in Hemant Soren govt Meanwhile, in July, Champai Soren, along with 10 other leaders of the JMM-led coalition took oath as ministers in the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand. Champai had resigned from the post of …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To ED In Abbas Ansari's Bail Plea
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To ED In Abbas Ansari's Bail Plea

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate in the bail plea filed by jailed MLA Abbas Ansari in connection with a money laundering case. On May 9, the Allahabad High Court rejected Ansari's bail plea, taking note of the money trail put forward by the ED in the case against him. The Supreme Court is allready …

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Former IAS Puja Khedkar Till August 21, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Former IAS Puja Khedkar Till August 21, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest till August 21 to former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022.Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea and sought response of Delhi. The Delhi High Court on …

Hemant Soren shares prisoner’s stamp on his hand to mark his birthday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hemant Soren shares prisoner’s stamp on his hand to mark his birthday

The Hindu  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren chose an unusual way to celebrate his 49th birthday on Saturday, sharing a picture of the prisoner’s stamp on his right hand in a social media post, and describing it as a symbol of the ongoing challenges faced by democracy. Mr. Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in connection with a …

'Very Well Reasoned Judgment' : Supreme Court Dismisses ED's Challenge To HC Order Granting Bail To Hemant Soren
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Very Well Reasoned Judgment' : Supreme Court Dismisses ED's Challenge To HC Order Granting Bail To Hemant Soren

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging the Jharkhand High Court's judgment dated June 28 which granted bail to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam.The bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan opined that the High Court's judgment - which entered a prima facie finding that. …

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 …

Jharkhand High Court Weekly Roundup: June 30 - July 7, 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand High Court Weekly Roundup: June 30 - July 7, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Brajkishore Sao V. The State of Jharkhand 2024 LiveLaw 104 Anil Kumar Singh vs State of Jharkhand and Ors 2024 LiveLaw 105 Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Limited vs Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company Limited 2024 LiveLaw 106 Abhishek Kumar v. The State of Jharkhand 2024 LiveLaw 107 Suraj Kumar Mahato and Anr vs Bharat Coking Coal …

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 to form government in Jharkhand, swearing-in today at 5 PM
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hemant Soren to form government in Jharkhand, swearing-in today at 5 PM

India TV News  

In the latest political development in Jharkhand, the leaders of the INDIA alliance met Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday. JMM executive president Hemant Soren, state Congress president Rajesh Thakur and RJD leader Satyanand Bhokta went to Raj Bhawan. Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren resigned on Wednesday and Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case, …

Jharkhand govt floor test under newly sworn-in CM Hemant Soren on July 8
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand govt floor test under newly sworn-in CM Hemant Soren on July 8

India TV News  

Jharkhand Govt Floor Test: The floor test of the new government in Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren who took oath of office for the third time today, will be held on July 8 during a special session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. Hemant Soren was released from jail on June 28 after the High Court of Jharkhand granted …

'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 …

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 …

Hemant Soren set to return as chief minister of Jharkhand
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren set to return as chief minister of Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Champai Soren was likely to resign on Wednesday to pave the way for Hemant Soren’s return as Jharkhand’s top elected official days after the latter was released on bail, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Former chief minister Hemant Soren walked out of prison after the Jharkhand high court granted him bail on June 28. “Chief …

Hemant Soren likely to return as Jharkhand CM for third time after consensus among JMM-led alliance: Sources
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hemant Soren likely to return as Jharkhand CM for third time after consensus among JMM-led alliance: Sources

India TV News  

JMM leader Hemant Soren, who was released from jail on bail on June 28 in an alleged money laundering case, is likely to return as chief minister of Jharkhand for the third time following consensus among JMM-led alliance MLAs, party sources have informed. Leaders and MLAs of the alliance during a meeting at Chief Minister Champai Soren’s residence unanimously decided …

Victory of truth, says J'khand CM after Hemant Soren granted bail
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Victory of truth, says J'khand CM after Hemant Soren granted bail

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi : Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on Friday termed the high court's order granting bail to his predecessor Hemant Soren in a money laundering case as a victory of truth. Earlier in the day, the Jharkhand High Court granted bail to former chief minister Hemant Soren in the money laundering case linked to a land scam. Jharkhand Congress in-charge …

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 …

SC asks Delhi HC to decide Satyendar Jain's bail plea in ED case on July 9
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SC asks Delhi HC to decide Satyendar Jain's bail plea in ED case on July 9

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court asked the Delhi High Court on Tuesday to decide the bail plea of jailed former AAP minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case.A bench of Justices Manoj Misra and S V N Bhatti said bail matters should not be unnecessarily adjourned and asked the high court to decide Jain's plea on the next hearing …

Don't need to unnecessarily adjourn: Supreme Court on Satyendar Jain's bail plea
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Don't need to unnecessarily adjourn: Supreme Court on Satyendar Jain's bail plea

India Today  

Observing that bail applications are not to be unnecessarily adjourned, the Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed the hope that the Delhi High Court would decide the default bail plea of Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain without delay. The top court also refused to entertain Jain's petition challenging the Delhi High Court order deferring his bail plea in connection with …

Delhi excise case: Arvind Kejriwal moves SC against HC’s interim stay on bail order in ED case
6 months ago

Delhi excise case: Arvind Kejriwal moves SC against HC’s interim stay on bail order in ED case

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urgently approached the Supreme Court on June 23 against the Delhi High Court’s suspension of bail granted to him by a trial court in the excise policy case. BJP alleges hypocrisy Reacting to Mr. Kejriwal moving the SC, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said that, just days ago, the Aam Aadmi Party had condemned the …

Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court against Delhi High Court stay on his bail in excise policy case
6 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court against Delhi High Court stay on his bail in excise policy case

India TV News  

Delhi Excise Policy Case: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday moved to the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court's interim stay on the trial court's order granting him bail in an Enforcement Directorate case linked to an alleged excise scam. Here's what Kejriwal said in plea Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, in his petition said …

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets bail relief in ED excise policy case
6 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets bail relief in ED excise policy case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal nearly three months after he was arrested on corruption charges in the excise policy case, in a ruling that buoyed the beleaguered Aam Aadmi Party and potentially set off a new churn in city and national politics. A file picture of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal The …

Delhi court to hear CM Kejriwal's interim bail plea on Jun 1 in excise policy case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court to hear CM Kejriwal's interim bail plea on Jun 1 in excise policy case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is likely to hear on Saturday an application moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking interim bail for a week on medical grounds in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja had on May 30 directed the ED to file its response to Kejriwal's plea by June 1, …

Delhi court issues notice to ED on CM Arvind Kejriwal’s regular bail plea
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court issues notice to ED on CM Arvind Kejriwal’s regular bail plea

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday sought response from the Enforcement Directorate on a pair of bail applications moved by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22. Earlier this week, Kejriwal had moved the Supreme Court seeking a seven-day extension of his interim bail that was granted by the top …

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 withdraws petition after Supreme Court Bench says he concealed facts
7 months ago

Hemant Soren withdraws petition after Supreme Court Bench says he concealed facts

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s hopes to be released from jail to campaign for the last two phases of polling in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections died abruptly as he withdrew from the Supreme Court rather than face an order that he had approached it with “unclean hands”. The Bench then started off quizzing Mr. Sibal about the “crafty …

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 …

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