RANCHI: In yet another setback for former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, the state's High Court on Wednesday dismissed his plea seeking permission to attend the ongoing Budget Session of the Jharkhand Assembly. This decision follows Soren's arrest on January 31 in connection with a money laundering case associated with an alleged land scam, as investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Legal Proceedings
Following the rejection of his petition by a special PMLA court in Ranchi on February 22, Soren appealed to the higher judiciary. However, the High Court upheld the previous decision, dismissing Soren's plea. The verdict was delivered today, February 29, as confirmed by ANI.
ED Probe Against Soren
The ED has put forth allegations against Soren, claiming to have recovered cash exceeding Rs 36 lakhs and documents related to the illegal acquisition and occupation of approximately 12 land parcels during their investigations into the money laundering case. Accusations include Soren's purported involvement in various processes and activities associated with the handling of proceeds of crime