Supreme Court's Serious Indictment on Mamata Banerjee Amid ED Raids

The BJP called the Supreme Court's observations on the ED's petition alleging obstructions during raids at I-PAC premises a serious indictment of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her government. The Supreme Court agreed to examine interference by state agencies in central investigations, while staying an FIR against ED officials.

The BJP has characterized the Supreme Court's recent observations regarding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition as a serious indictment of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her administration. The petition alleged obstructions during ED's raids at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) premises.

The Supreme Court described the ED's claims of obstruction in its investigation as 'very serious,' and agreed to assess whether state law enforcement can intervene in central agencies' probes into grave offenses. It stayed the FIR filed against ED officials following the January 8 raids.

The judiciary issued notices to Banerjee and West Bengal's top officials. Reacting, BJP's Amit Malviya cited the court's remarks as a stinging observation questioning state interference in central probes, highlighting concerns of potential lawlessness.

(With inputs from agencies.)