ED Officials Secure Relief from Jharkhand HC in SC/ST Case

Court Stops Ranchi Police from Issuing Notices to ED Officers

In a significant development, the Jharkhand High Court has granted relief to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Ranchi, banning the Ranchi Police from issuing notices to them in connection with an SC/ST case filed by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

RANCHI – The case, registered at the SC/ST police station in Ranchi, named several ED officers, including Additional Director Kapil Raj, Assistant Director Devvrat Jha, Anupam Kumar, Aman Patel, and others as accused.

The High Court’s intervention comes after the Ranchi Police had sent notices to the ED officials following the registration of the FIR by Hemant Soren. The court’s order effectively puts a stop to any further notices being issued to the ED officials in relation to this case.

Former CM Hemant Soren Had Filed FIR Against ED Officials

The FIR lodged by former Chief Minister Hemant Soren at the SC/ST police station in Ranchi has brought the actions of the ED officials under scrutiny. The case has raised questions about the conduct of the officers and the grounds on which the FIR was filed.

Court’s Intervention Provides Respite to ED Officials

The Jharkhand High Court’s decision to ban the issuance of notices to the ED officials has come as a relief for the officers involved in the case. The court’s intervention is expected to provide a measure of protection to the officials and ensure that the investigation proceeds in accordance with due process.