The Supreme Court has supported a decision by the Jharkhand High Court, telling Ranchi police to keep video recordings from several police stations. The recordings are from October 4, 2024, to October 17, 2024. This order affects an investigation into claims of illegal money activity involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The Jharkhand government tried to challenge the High Court’s order in the Supreme Court. The High Court’s order also put a stop to any forceful actions related to a police report filed against ED officials. This report was filed at the Pandara police station.
The case is about accusations that ED officials were extorting and illegally taking money. The Supreme Court listened to arguments from both the Jharkhand government and the defense. Finally, the court decided that the High Court’s order to keep the video recordings was needed for a fair investigation. Because of this, the Supreme Court also asked the Jharkhand High Court to hear the case quickly.
The police report at the Pandara police station claimed that ED officials were involved in taking money illegally. The High Court’s decision to stop any forceful action against the accused and keep the video recordings aimed to ensure the investigation was open and fair. Now, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the High Court’s order shows how important it is to protect evidence when law enforcement agencies are accused of wrongdoing.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is in charge of enforcing financial laws and fighting money crimes in India. This case brings up worries about the behavior of ED officials and the need for them to be responsible for their actions. As the Jharkhand High Court moves forward with the hearing, this case will keep developing.