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Jharkhand HC grants bail to ex-CM Hemant Soren in land scam case

About six months after his arrest, Jharkhand’s former Chief Minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren was granted bail by the state high court today in the alleged land scam case, Indian Express reported.

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Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren gets bail in land 'scam' case

Soren was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in January on charges related to an alleged land scam and money laundering. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India elections: exit polls show Narendra Modi expected to win historic third term

Modi’s ruling BJP may gain a two-thirds majority, amid allegations of intimidation of opposition candidates and Muslim voter suppression

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 22: Three raided by ED, CBI, one linked to parliament breach

In March this year, former Trinamool Congress leader Tapas Roy – “frustrated” at his party’s “silence” over raids at his residence by the Enforcement Directorate – quit the TMC and jumped ship to the BJP. But in the run up to the January probe, the BJP itself levelled corruption charges…

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Top Modi Opponent To Return To Jail After India Vote Ends

A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would return to jail Sunday, the end of the bail term issued to allow him to campaign in just-concluded national elections.

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain Hemant Soren's interim bail plea in money laundering case

The Supreme Court on May 22 refused to entertain former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's challenging his arrest by the ED in a money laundering case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Litmus test for Kalpana Soren as she makes political debut in Gandey Assembly bypoll

Kalpana Murmu Soren aims to uphold the Soren family's political legacy in the Gandey Assembly bypoll amidst high-profile campaigning.

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JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren, for six years each

JMM chief suspends rebel MLAs contesting Lok Sabha polls, maintaining party discipline against dissenting leaders.

The Hindu

JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren

JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends Borio MLA Lobin Hembrom and his daughter-in-law Sita Soren, MLA from the Jama Assembly seat.

The Hindu

No interim relief to Hemant Soren now, SC lists next hearing on May 21

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing on former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's interim bail for election campaigning till May 21. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC to hear Hemant Soren’s plea for interim bail to campaign in Lok Sabha election on May 21

Hemant Soren’s Bail Plea: Supreme Court to hear plea by former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for interim bail during Lok Sabha elections on May 21.

The Hindu

In Jharkhand, BJP will battle to retain three seats in phase 5

Lok Sabha eelction fifth phase voting: Jharkhand's fate in Lok Sabha elections on May 20 with three seats and key candidates in the fray.

The Hindu

Crime and time: On election-time incarceration

It is unfortunate that the act of releasing the accused against bail bonds, with attendant conditions to safeguard evidence and prevent them from fleeing justice, has become politically sensitive

The Hindu

SC denies Soren’s plea for interim bail, but agrees to hear his challenge to arrest by the ED on May 17

The Supreme Court on May 13 dismissed a plea requesting the release of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on interim bail for elections. The court agreed to list the matter on May 17, but expressed doubts about being able to hear it as the case list is choc-a-bloc.

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Supreme Court to hear Hemant Soren’s plea against arrest in land scam case on May 13

Supreme Court to hear Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren's plea against ED arrest in money laundering case.

The Hindu

Centre misusing power to harass Opposition parties, says Kalpana Soren

JMM leader Kalpana Soren accuses BJP of misusing power to harass Opposition, calls for ousting PM Modi.

The Hindu

ED arrests three more in land scam case linked to Hemant Soren

ED has arrested three more people in an alleged land scam involving former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

The Hindu

Supreme Court disposes Hemant Soren's plea against High Court's delay pronouncing order

Supreme Court disposes of Hemant Soren's plea challenging arrest delay, noting Jharkhand High Court's rejection of petition.

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JMM-led alliance in neck-deep corruption, exploiting people: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accuses JMM-led alliance of corruption, promises justice and prosperity under BJP rule in Jharkhand

The Hindu

Hemant Soren seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court of his appeal against arrest before polling on May 13

The Jharkhand High Court on May 3 dismissed Mr. Soren’s writ petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and denied bail to him.

Dynamite News

Land scam case: PMLA court reserves verdict on Hemant Soren's bail plea

A Special PMLA Court in Ranchi on Saturday reserved its verdict on the bail plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a land scam case. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

JMM and Congress are in a race to loot Jharkhand, says Modi

PM Modi accused the Congress of planning to allocate property to those involved in “vote jihad” while affirming that no power on earth would be permitted to alter the Constitution

The Hindu

SC allows CBI to continue probe in Sahibganj illegal mining case, but bars it from filing chargesheet

The Supreme Court on May 3 allowed CBI investigation into allegations of illegal mining in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand by Pankaj Mishra, a “close associate” of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and others to continue.

The Hindu

Will follow footsteps of my warrior husband in fight against injustice: Kalpana Soren

Kalpana Soren speaks out on husband's arrest, BJP conspiracy, and JMM's fight against tyranny in Jharkhand

Dynamite News

Bail to ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to attend uncle's funeral refused

Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren had sought interim bail of 13 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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