Today’s Current Affairs: Supreme Court lists Hemant Soren’s plea challenge
The Supreme Court has listed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s plea challenging his arrest in a money-laundering case before a vacation bench that will sit during the upcoming Summer break. A Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta did not grant interim bail but set the matter for hearing next week after the Enforcement Directorate sought more time to respond. Soren’s plea challenges the Jharkhand High Court decision to not release him, citing evidence connecting him to the land in question.
The ED has booked Soren in a case involving illegal changes of land ownership in Jharkhand, with several others also arrested in connection with the case. Despite denying the allegations, Soren stepped down as Chief Minister following his arrest, claiming a conspiracy against him. The matter remains pending in court as Soren seeks interim bail for campaigning during the ongoing elections.
1. Who is representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the case against Hemant Soren?
– A. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal
– B. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju
– C. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
– D. Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren
Answer: B. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju
2. When did the Supreme Court list the matter for the hearing of Hemant Soren’s case?
– A. Monday next week
– B. Wednesday next week
– C. Thursday next week
– D. Tuesday next week
Answer: D. Tuesday next week
3. What is Hemant Soren accused of in the case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?
– A. Money laundering
– B. Drug trafficking
– C. Extortion
– D. Human trafficking
Answer: A. Money laundering
4. When did Hemant Soren step down as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
– A. January 20
– B. January 31
– C. February 10
– D. February 28
Answer: B. January 31
What is the plea filed by Hemant Soren in the Supreme Court?
Hemant Soren filed a plea challenging his arrest in a money-laundering case before a vacation bench at the Supreme Court.
Who are the Justices handling Hemant Soren’s case?
Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta are the Justices handling Hemant Soren’s case at the Supreme Court.
What was the response of the Additional Solicitor General representing the Enforcement Directorate?
The Additional Solicitor General representing the Enforcement Directorate sought more time to respond to the plea and the Court listed the matter for hearing on Tuesday.
Why was interim bail denied to Hemant Soren by the Supreme Court bench?
Interim bail was denied to Hemant Soren by the Supreme Court bench as they wanted to be satisfied that there was an issue before dealing with it. The bench also asked the Enforcement Directorate to file a short reply regarding the plea.
What is Hemant Soren accused of in the money-laundering case?
Hemant Soren is accused in a case concerning the illegal change of ownership of land by the mafia in Jharkhand under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
In today's current affairs, the Supreme Court listed a plea by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren challenging his arrest in a money-laundering case before a vacation bench. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, did not grant interim bail but scheduled a hearing for next Tuesday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) requested more time to respond to the plea. The ED has booked Soren in a case involving the illegal change of ownership of land in Jharkhand. Soren denies the allegations, claiming he is being targeted unjustly. Stay tuned for further updates on this case.
