West Bengal's Legal Battle: State vs. ED in Supreme Court

The West Bengal government has approached the Supreme Court against the Enforcement Directorate's plea alleging interference in raids at the political consultancy I-PAC office. The state argues the matter's pendency before the Calcutta High Court, emphasizing non-parallel proceedings. The ED alleges obstruction, involving Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

In a significant legal move, the West Bengal government has contested an Enforcement Directorate plea at the Supreme Court. This plea pertains to alleged interference by state authorities during ED raids at the Kolkata office of political consultancy I-PAC.

The Supreme Court had earlier issued notices to several state officials including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, following claims of obstruction during the raid. The Enforcement Directorate seeks a CBI probe concerning these allegations.

The state government argues that concurrent proceedings are inappropriate as a related case awaits resolution at the Calcutta High Court. West Bengal further asserts that the ED overstretched its powers during the investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)