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“Supreme Court Setback for Mamata Banerjee in I-PAC Raid Case; Harsh Strictures Passed on Interference”
Amidst the backdrop of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, the political atmosphere has heated up due to the I-PAC raid incident; in this matter, the Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure regarding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's conduct. The Court stated in unequivocal terms that interference by the Chief Minister in the functioning of investigative agencies could pose a threat to democracy.
This case pertains to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted on January 8, 2026. Raids were carried out at the I-PAC office in Kolkata as well as at the residence of its chief. The ED has alleged that, during these operations, Mamata Banerjee herself arrived at the scene and took away certain documents.
It is reported that this case is linked to a money laundering investigation connected to a coal scam estimated to be worth approximately ?2,742 crore.
Amidst the backdrop of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, the political atmosphere has heated up due to the I-PAC raid incident; in this matter, the Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure regarding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's conduct. The Court stated in unequivocal terms that interference by the Chief Minister in the functioning of investigative agencies could pose a threat to democracy.
This case pertains to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted on January 8, 2026. Raids were carried out at the I-PAC office in Kolkata as well as at the residence of its chief. The ED has alleged that, during these operations, Mamata Banerjee herself arrived at the scene and took away certain documents.
It is reported that this case is linked to a money laundering investigation connected to a coal scam estimated to be worth approximately ?2,742 crore.
This case pertains to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted on January 8, 2026. Raids were carried out at the I-PAC office in Kolkata as well as at the residence of its chief. The ED has alleged that, during these operations, Mamata Banerjee herself arrived at the scene and took away certain documents.
It is reported that this case is linked to a money laundering investigation connected to a coal scam estimated to be worth approximately ?2,742 crore.
