High Court Drama: Soren vs. ED - A Battle Over Alleged Atrocities

The Jharkhand High Court granted the Enforcement Directorate three weeks to respond to an affidavit by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Soren accused the ED of humiliating tribals through their investigations. The FIR, filed under the Scheduled Tribes and Castes Act, challenges the ED's actions during probes at Soren's residences.

The Jharkhand High Court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) a three-week deadline to respond to an affidavit submitted by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. This decision surfaced after an FIR was registered by Soren against ED officials under the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Caste (Prevention of Atrocity) Act, accusing them of harassment.

Soren's complaint came after ED searches at his residences in Delhi and Ranchi, prompting him to file the case under allegations of 'humiliating tribals.' Notices were issued for ED officials to prove their innocence. Key ED officials, including Additional Director Kapil Raj, have sought court intervention to challenge the legal proceedings against them.

Soren's affidavit attempts to justify the FIR, asserting the ED's actions were intended to malign his community. The FIR accuses the agency of abusing their position. This legal battle unfolds against the backdrop of investigations into alleged money laundering linked to a land deal in Jharkhand.

(With inputs from agencies.)